Advanced Avalanche Education + Awareness Night in Golden, CO 11/18 in Golden

Lee

Oct 26

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Updated: 5 minutes ago

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2 -3hr introduction to avalanche safety for snowmobilers, backcountry skiers, and snowboarders. Will be in person at Connects Workspace, Golden.

Doors open at 5:00pm with food, drinks, and vendors — Bentgate, Colorado Mountain Club, SoGnar, Colorado Mountain Rentals, Summit Snow Riderz, Mile High Snowmobile Club, Blizzards Snowmobile Club, RidgeReader, and more TBD. Talks start at 6:00pm.

Raffle! We'll be raffling off donated prizes throughout the night — including discounts from Loveland Ski Area, plus goods from Rocky Mtn Sled Conditions, CalTopo, and more TBD.

Raffle + discount donors:

CalTopo
Rocky Mountain Sled Conditions
Loveland Ski Area
Avalanche Savvy (donor + host)
More TBD

Three tracks at 6pm — pick your room:

1. Awareness Track (main stage) — MC Chris Peterson + Warren Hanson

Chris Peterson, Snow Safety Foreman at Loveland Ski Area, presents an introduction to avalanche awareness: understanding snowpack, recognizing avalanche terrain, essential safety equipment, decision-making, and how to assess risk. Perfect if you're new to the backcountry or want a refresher.

2. Ski/General Advanced Track (back rooms) — MC Anthony Potter

For those with Level 1 or higher who want to go deeper. Short 30-45 minute sessions:

Pro 1 "Ask Me Anything" Panel (David Norick, Warren Hanson, Ethan Orrison, Paul Kooyman)
Backcountry Skiing Chile (David Norick)
CMAH — Conceptual Model of Avalanche Hazard (Anthony Potter)
Post-Rescue Medical (Anthony Potter)

3. Motorized Advanced Track (back rooms) — MC Lee Blazek

For sledders and snowbikers with Level 1 or higher. Short 30-45 minute sessions: