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Avalanche Awareness Course - Mary Jane Ski Area

Multiple Dates

Winter Park, CO

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General Public 12 hours before event $20.00 $1.49
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Event Details

Friends of Berthoud Pass is excited to bring our grassroots avalanche awareness program to the ski resort.

Our one-day ‘Introduction to Avalanches’ course is a great first step for the resort rider who wants to leave the ski area boundary and get into the backcountry*. The day begins with a 2-hour morning classroom session followed by hands-on, outdoor group clinics and, naturally, some skiing.

Participants will learn the basics of:  

  • How to read and interpret the avalanche bulletin
  • How weather, terrain and snowpack contribute to avalanche danger
  • The consequences of an avalanche
  • How to recognize avalanche terrain 
  • The minimum required rescue equipment
  • A demonstration of companion rescue

Unlike our backcountry field days, backcountry touring equipment and avalanche rescue gear is not required. If you have avalanche safety gear, feel free to bring it. No experience is necessary other than intermediate skiing ability and a desire to learn about avalanches.

*this Introductory class is not a substitute for a AIARE Level 1 avy course.

Location: Mary Jane Base, Winter Park Ski Area

Dates: Dec 17, 18 and March 10, 11

Course length: one day

Price: $20

 

Discounted lift tickets available

Where


Mary Jane Base, Winter Park Ski Resort
Winter Park Drive
Winter Park, CO 80482

Hosted By

Friends of Berthoud Pass



Friends of Berthoud Pass is a grassroots collective of backcountry enthusiasts committed to preserving the legacy of public recreation at Berthoud Pass through safety, access and education.

Founded in 2003 by ski patrollers and backcountry riders, we are a non-profit 501c(3) tax exempt organization managed by a volunteer executive board and supported by donations and a diverse and active member base. Membership is by donation with a suggested donation of $25 per year. Lifetime membership is granted to individuals who donate more than $500.