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 2019 local avalanche workshop.
Colorado Snow and Avalanche Workshop (Breckenridge)
When
WhenFriday, October 4th
Where
Breckenridge Riverwalk Center
Schedule
Doors open at 8:00 a.m. and discussions run until 5:00 p.m.
Montana Snow and Avalanche Workshop (Bozeman)
When
Wednesday, October 9th
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
Saturday, October 19th
Where
Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center
Schedule
7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Northwest Snow and Avalanche Workshop (Seattle)
When
Sunday, October 20th
Where
The Town Hall, Seattle
Schedule
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Wyoming Snow and Avalanche Workshop (Jackson Hole)
When
Saturday, October 26th
Where
Center for the Arts
Schedule
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Four Corners Snow and Avalanche Workshop (Silverton)
When
Saturday, October 26th
Where
Silverton Public School – Gym
Schedule
8:30 a.m. – ??? p.m.
Utah Snow and Avalanche Workshop (Sandy)
When
WhenFriday, November 1st
Where
Mountain America Expo Center
Schedule
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
California Snow and Avalanche Workshop (Lake Tahoe)
When
Saturday, November 2nd
Where
North Tahoe Event Center
Schedule
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Northern Rockies Snow and Avalanche Workshop (Whitefish)
When
Wednesday, November 16th
Where
O’Shaughnessy Cultural Arts Center
Schedule
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. NRSAW After Party will be hosted by Friends of Flathead Avalanche Center at the Great Northern Bar
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
thanks for the shoutout localfreshies!!
The Four Corners SAW is new this year. Here is the direct link to sign up
http://avyschool.com/product/four-corners-snow-and-avalanche-workshop-october-26th-2019/