Avalanches for Beginners
New to winter adventures in the mountains? Curious about avalanches but not sure where to start?
Join us at the Canmore Museum for a friendly, beginner-focused introduction to avalanche awareness, designed to help you better understand mountain hazards and make safer choices outdoors.
This introductory avalanche awareness evening is designed for beginners and those new to the Bow Valley’s winter backcountry. The program features a short, accessible presentation followed by time to ask questions and view the museum's current exhibit, Land of Thundering Snow.
This event is hosted by the Canmore Museum in partnership with the Sunshine Village Snow Safety Team, featuring Ryan & Eli, who bring real-world experience in snow safety and avalanche risk management.
Participants will attend a short presentation in the museum atrium covering the basics of avalanche safety, including: what avalanche terrain is, how avalanche conditions form, what snowpack is and why it matters, how and where avalanches happen, and an introduction to essential rescue gear. After the presentation, guests are invited to mingle, view the exhibit, and chat with Ryan and Eli, who will be available in the atrium for questions.
Learn directly from professional snow safety practitioners, with a focused beginner-friendly talk and the opportunity for informal Q&A in a relaxed museum setting.
Attendees will leave with information on Bow Valley resources for learning more, including what training to take, where to find introductory backcountry courses, and where to access subsidized training and gear.
Light refreshments will be provided. Please let us know in advance if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
Registration
Space is limited and advance registration is required. Canmore Museum members receive a 50% discount on ticket price. Please contact us for the promo code.
Accessibility
The Canmore Museum is wheelchair accessible. This program is recommended for teens and adults. Service animals are welcome; pets are not permitted inside the museum.
Parking/Transportation
On-street paid parking is available near the Canmore Museum, and the museum is accessible by local transit.
Photo/Media Release
Photographs and video will be taken at this event. If you do not wish to be photographed, please speak with one of our staff members or volunteers upon arrival.
Refund/Cancellation Policy: Please note that all ticket sales are final. Refunds will only be issued in the event of cancellation by the organizer.
New to winter adventures in the mountains? Curious about avalanches but not sure where to start?
Join us at the Canmore Museum for a friendly, beginner-focused introduction to avalanche awareness, designed to help you better understand mountain hazards and make safer choices outdoors.
This introductory avalanche awareness evening is designed for beginners and those new to the Bow Valley’s winter backcountry. The program features a short, accessible presentation followed by time to ask questions and view the museum's current exhibit, Land of Thundering Snow.
This event is hosted by the Canmore Museum in partnership with the Sunshine Village Snow Safety Team, featuring Ryan & Eli, who bring real-world experience in snow safety and avalanche risk management.
Participants will attend a short presentation in the museum atrium covering the basics of avalanche safety, including: what avalanche terrain is, how avalanche conditions form, what snowpack is and why it matters, how and where avalanches happen, and an introduction to essential rescue gear. After the presentation, guests are invited to mingle, view the exhibit, and chat with Ryan and Eli, who will be available in the atrium for questions.
Learn directly from professional snow safety practitioners, with a focused beginner-friendly talk and the opportunity for informal Q&A in a relaxed museum setting.
Attendees will leave with information on Bow Valley resources for learning more, including what training to take, where to find introductory backcountry courses, and where to access subsidized training and gear.
Light refreshments will be provided. Please let us know in advance if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
Registration
Space is limited and advance registration is required. Canmore Museum members receive a 50% discount on ticket price. Please contact us for the promo code.
Accessibility
The Canmore Museum is wheelchair accessible. This program is recommended for teens and adults. Service animals are welcome; pets are not permitted inside the museum.
Parking/Transportation
On-street paid parking is available near the Canmore Museum, and the museum is accessible by local transit.
Photo/Media Release
Photographs and video will be taken at this event. If you do not wish to be photographed, please speak with one of our staff members or volunteers upon arrival.
Refund/Cancellation Policy: Please note that all ticket sales are final. Refunds will only be issued in the event of cancellation by the organizer.
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Highlights
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- In person
Refund Policy
Location
Canmore Museum
902B 7 Avenue
Canmore, AB T1W 3K1
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