Presentation Overview:

The Avalanche Awareness Presentation (by Whitefish Backcountry) promotes safe backcountry travel. Whether you ski, snowshoe, snowboard or snowmobile, knowing how to choose appropriate terrain for the conditions is a matter of life and death. Our weather has a tremendous influence on the snowpack and its stability, while you, the backcountry traveler may be just the trigger for its subsequent collapse. Learn to recognize the clues which spell danger for you and your party. Avoiding an avalanche is a better option than hoping for a successful rescue.

This multimedia overview is a great refresher for seasoned backcountry travelers, as well as a primer for those of you new to your respective sport. Official information and registration for avalanche certification courses through the American Institute for Avalanche and Research Education (AIARE) will be available.