Avalanche Awareness Event
Event Information
About this Event
New to the backcountry? Want to up your game? No matter your level of outdoor experience, these sessions will boost your awareness of avalanche safety, equipment and resources.
- Admission by donation
- Prizes! (Including a pair of Atlas snowshoes, donated by K2)
- Free parking!
- Registration not required, but is appreciated so we can estimate attendance
- Join and share the Avalanche Awareness Facebook event for the latest updates
The event is broken into two parts. Attend one or both!
Morning session: 10:30 am – noon
For more experienced outdoor enthusiasts looking to build upon their knowledge. This session will feature in-depth avalanche safety presentations from an Avalanche Canada Forecaster.
Afternoon session: Doors open at 1:30 pm. Presentations run 2:00 pm – 4 pm (may run slightly longer to accommodate questions)
For those new to the backcountry and avalanche safety, or those looking for a refresher. This session is an introduction to the basics of recreational avalanche safety, with plenty of time for questions and discussion.
Presenters:
- Mark Bender, Avalanche Canada forecaster, speaking on Basic Avalanche Awareness (looking at terrain, avalanche activity, triggers, etc.)
- North Shore SAR volunteer, Peter Marshall, will present a case study of the Runner Peak incident from February 2019
- Brent Loewen, snowshoe ambassador and guide in the N. Shore mountains, will present on his personal journey and education in the backcountry
- AdventureSmart will have a presentation on Trip Planning