Avalanche Awareness: Tips for Safe Winter Backcountry Travel

Tuesday, February 09, 2010
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Lead climbing ranger at USFS Mt. Shasta Ranger Station, Eric White has worked as an avalanche forecaster at the USFS Mt. Shasta Avalanche Center for nine years. Tonight, Eric will review the key factors in avalanche formation and accidents, and discuss basic safety information, gear, and skills needed to travel in the backcountry in winter. Come find out the clues Nature provides about instability in the snowpack, common human errors, best practices should you/your partner get caught in an avalanche, and more.

Whether you’re a skier, snowboarder, snow shoer, or mountaineer, are looking for an introduction to avalanche awareness or a refresher for your previous training, don’t miss this great opportunity to learn from a pro! For additional resources and links to forecasting centers nationwide, visit www.shastaavalanche.org.

Event Type(s): lectures

Cost: free

Location:
REI, 1338 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA
Google Map (always check directions with organizer)

Sponsor:
REI

Event Contact:
Amber Hoffman
(510) 527-4140