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Avalanche Awareness classes

posted Wednesday November 29, 2006

Avalanche!

 

It’s that season again — the backcountry is starting to accumulate a good amount of snow, and folks are heading to the backcountry to ski, snowshoe, snowboard, and otherwise have a wonderful time enjoying our beautiful winter wonderland in one of the best places in the world to ski.  Unfortunately, Colorado is also one of the worst places in the world for avalanche deaths.

You owe it to yourself to learn about backcountry safety and understanding avalanche danger.  Fortunately, you can get a start by attending a free Avalanche Awareness class.  Here are just a few being offered in the near future:

Boulder
November 29, 2006 and December 5, 2006 – 7 to 8:30 PM 
Avalanche Awareness – REI store – Colorado is ranked #1 in avalanche related deaths. Everyone believes that it cannot happen to them…but it can! Learn what you don’t know, what you should know & the basics of what you MUST know to help you decide WILL THIS SLOPE SLIDE? This is a must for all backcountry enthusiasts!

Buena Vista
November 30, 2006 – 7 to 9 PM
Join Brad Sawtell from the CAIC Summit County Office in this FREE avalanche awareness presentation at The Trailhead backcountry store. This two hour presentation will cover the basics of what you need to know to head out into the mountains this winter.

Colorado Springs
December 11, 2006 – 7 to 8:30 PM 
Avalanche Awareness – REI store

Denver
December 13, 2006 – 7 to 8:30 PM 
Avalanche Awareness – REI Flagship store (downtown)

Fort Collins
December 5, 2006 – 7 to 8:30 PM 
Avalanche Awareness – REI store

Steamboat Springs
January 12, 2007 - evening
CAIC Avalanche Short Course - This Friday night lecture at the Ski Haus is free, and offers a great overview of weather conditions, snowpack, route finding, warning signs and more.  They also offer a field day on January 13 for $30 — sign up in advance, since they can only take a limited number of people for the field day.  Call (800) 932-3019 or (970) 879-0385 for more information, or email info@skihaussteamboat.com.

Avalanche Awareness classTelluride
Select Monday nights
Avalanche Awareness Forum Series – Join the San Juan Field School and Telluride Ski Patrol on select Monday nights to hear a variety of guest speakers. This series is designed to encourage avalanche safety and awareness. These evening discussions take place 5-6 times throughout the winter season. Our programs involve a variety of guest speakers and are designed to stimulate thought about avalanche safety.  970-728-4101 or info@tellurideadventures.com

Telluride
Late January, Early February – Actual Clinic Dates TBA
Avalanche Beacon Rescue Clinics – Our free Avalanche Beacon Rescue Clinics are offered 4-6 times each season. In these 2-3 hour sessions, you will have the opportunity to meet with a variety of avalanche professionals to learn the latest techniques in avalanche beacon rescue while engaging in supervised practice in the field.  Specific clinic dates to be announced.  970-728-4101 or info@tellurideadventures.com

 

Ski safe!




 

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