Every year, the amount of people deciding to explore past the boundaries of ski resorts continues to rise. We understand folks are trying to satisfy their thirst for powder but are they prepared when something goes wrong or to make the best decisions they can about conditions? When we’ve asked a few friends after their powder stories if they’ve had any avalanche training or education, the answer is normally a shocking “No.” Like driving a car without a seat belt, you can be fine, but when an accident does occur, you may end up going through the windshield. Regardless if you’re a beginner, intermediate or expert in the snow world, we HIGHLY recommend checking out your 2021 local avalanche workshop. Some of this year’s events are also virtual providing you the opportunity to learn right from home.
Four Corners Snow and Avalanche Workshop (Silverton)
When
October 9th
Where
Kendall Mountain Ski Area
Schedule
8:30 a.m. – ??? p.m.
Northwest Snow and Avalanche Workshop (Seattle)
When
October 13th, 18th, & 20th
Where
Virtual
Schedule
6:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
Colorado Snow and Avalanche Workshop (Breckenridge)
When
October 14th & 15th
Where
Virtual
Schedule
Doors open at 8:00 a.m. and discussions run until 1:00 p.m.
Montana Snow and Avalanche Workshop (Bozeman)
When
November
Where
Strand Union Building (MSU)
Schedule
Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and discussions run until 9:00 p.m.
Eastern Snow and Avalanche Workshop (Mt. Washington)
When
October 26th – 28th
Where
Virtual
Schedule
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Wyoming Snow and Avalanche Workshop (Jackson Hole)
When
October 23rd – 24th
Where
Center for the Arts AND Virtually
Schedule
Oct 23 – 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Oct 24 – 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Utah Snow and Avalanche Workshop (Sandy)
When
November 9th
Where
Virtual
Schedule
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Northern Rockies Snow and Avalanche Workshop (Whitefish)
When
November 11th & 13th
Where
Virtual
Schedule
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
California Snow and Avalanche Workshop (Lake Tahoe)
When
Nothing Schedule
Where
TBD
Schedule
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Shout Out To The Nickolay Dodov Foundation!
In 2012, our good friends Alex and Natalia Dodov lost their son in an avalanche in Alaska. He was their best friend, only son and light of their lives. Instead of being consumed by grief that they’d lost their son, they used it as fuel and made it their life’s purpose to educate and teach as many youth as possible to enjoy the mountains but be safe in light of their Nick!
Over the past five years, the NICKOLAY DODOV FOUNDATION has reached out with the avalanche awareness program “Know Before You Go” and presented avalanche workshops to more than 8,000 ski and snowboard athletes, middle school, high school, university students, coaches, teachers, parents and all age mountain enthusiasts.
Click here to learn more about these amazing parents, foundation, events, and donation opportunities
