Avalanche Awareness Night in Golden, CO
2-3hr introduction to avalanche safety for snowmobilers, backcountry skiers, and snowboarders. In person at Connects Workspace, Golden.
Avalanche Awareness 6pm, Food+Drinks and Vendors Starting 5pm. Advanced topics for those who already have Level 1 6pm as well in back rooms.
Join us for an exciting evening of learning about avalanche awareness and safety! This in-person event is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, backcountry adventurers, and anyone interested in exploring snowy terrains.
Three tracks at 6pm — pick your room:
1. Awareness Track (main stage) — with Chris Peterson, Snow Safety Foreman at Loveland Ski Area. 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. Shorter 30-45 min sessions:
- Pro1 "Ask Me Anything" Panel (David Norick, Warren Hanson, Ethan Orrison, Paul Kooyman, Mike Wallace)
- 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. Shorter 30-45 min sessions:
- Mountainside Snowmobile Mechanicals (Ian McDougall, Colorado Mountain Rentals)
- Importance of Snowmobile Clubs and the Colorado Snowmobile Association (Greg Marshall, Summit Snow Riderz)
- New Snow Pit Tests for Motorized users from ISSW 2026 (Lee Blazek)
- Large Scale AutoATES Mapping in Northwest Colorado (Lee Blazek)
- More TBD
Time: 17:00:00 Doors open, 6pm talks start
Location: 18475 West Colfax Avenue #Suite 132, Golden, CO 80401
Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and skills that can save lives in the backcountry. Dress comfortably, bring your curiosity, and get ready for an engaging evening of avalanche education!
The presentations will be 2.5-3 hours long in the stadium seating area, with great AV setup.
Current list of vendors:
The Bentgate
Colorado Mountain Club
SoGnar app
Colorado Mountain Rentals
Summit Snow Riderz
Mile High Snowmobile Club
Blizzards Snowmobile Club
RidgeReader
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
More TBD
Our vendors & donors:
Rocky Mountain Sled Conditions
Colorado Blizzards Snowmobile Club
Learn more about us:
https://www.avalanchesavvy.com/
Colorado Avalanche Education Class
Colorado Snowmobile Motorized Avalanche Class
https://www.getsognar.com/sognar-snow
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Highlights
- 2 hours 30 minutes
- all ages
- In person
- Doors at 4:30 PM
Location
Connects Workspace
18475 West Colfax Avenue
#Suite 132 Golden, CO 80401
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