As ski season gets underway and riders look for those big storms to lather their mountains in snow, avalanche danger once again becomes a humbling reality. The need to educate and create awareness about the dangers are increasingly important as more and more skiers/snowboarders access the backcountry.
So, in support of Avalanche Awareness Night sponsored Skinny Skis, a Jackson Hole ski shop, Gregory donated the award-winning Targhee ski pack. One lucky raffle winner will walk away with Outside Magazine’s Gear of the Year Award pack, perfect for lugging avalanche safety gear.
The night will hold presentations, a killer gear raffle in which all proceeds support Jackson’s Avalanche Hotline, and keynote speaker, Dr. Ian McCammon. Dr. Ian McCammon is an avid backcountry skier, NOLS instructor and speaker on the cutting-edge developments in the avalanche field.
Presenters include, Don Sharaf from the American Avalanche Institute, Jim Woodmency from Mountain Weather, Jamie Yount from Teton Search and Rescue, and Mike Rheam from Bridger-Teton Avalanche center.
The event will be held from 6-9:30pm and costs $5 to enter, which goes to Teton County Search and Rescue.
