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 2024 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 12th
Where
Silverton Public School
Schedule
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Colorado Snow and Avalanche Workshop (Breckenridge)
When
October 18th
Where
Breckenridge Riverwalk Center
Schedule
Doors open at 8:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.
Wyoming Snow and Avalanche Workshop (Jackson Hole)
When
October 18th – 19th
Where
Center for the Arts
Schedule
Oct 18 – 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Oct 19 – 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Northwest Snow and Avalanche Workshop (Seattle)
When
October 26th
Where
Cascadia College – Mobius Hall
Schedule
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
California Snow and Avalanche Workshop (Lake Tahoe)
When
October 27th
Where
North Tahoe Event Center
Schedule
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Utah Snow and Avalanche Workshop
When
December 7th
Where
University of Utah – Guest House
Schedule
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Northern Rockies Snow and Avalanche Workshop (Whitefish)
When
November 9th
Where
Whitefish Performing Arts Center
Schedule
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Montana Snow and Avalanche Workshop (Bozeman)
When
November 13th
Where
Strand Union Building (MSU) – based on past years
Schedule
Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and discussions run until 9:00 p.m.
Eastern Sierra Snow and Avalanche Workshop
When
November 16th
Where
Mammoth Canyon Lodge
Schedule
5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Eastern Snow and Avalanche Workshop (Mt. Washington)
When
December 14th
Where
Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center
Schedule
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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
