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Silverton Avalanche School
Since 1962 the Silverton Avalanche School has educated skiers, snowboarders, snowmobilers, ski patrollers, search and rescue personnel, and law enforcement officers how to play safe and stay safe in avalanche terrain. SAS is a not for profit organization.
Are you a Veteran? Sign up for a FREE Rec level 1 March 20-21!!
Link here https://avyschool.com/product/recreational-level-1-march-20-21-2021-vets/
Contact us for details Josh Jespersen is leading it up! Thanks to Weston and the 10 Mountain Division Foundation @10thfoundation #avyschool #silvertonavalancheschool #mountainlife #avalanche #snow #visitsilverton #silverton #liveskirepeat #sanjuans #veteranshelpingveterans #livelikelivia
Link here https://avyschool.com/product/recreational-level-1-march-20-21-2021-vets/
Contact us for details Josh Jespersen is leading it up! Thanks to Weston and the 10 Mountain Division Foundation @10thfoundation #avyschool #silvertonavalancheschool #mountainlife #avalanche #snow #visitsilverton #silverton #liveskirepeat #sanjuans #veteranshelpingveterans #livelikelivia
We are happy to announce that the Loveland Pro 1 is a go!
This is the last open enrollment Pro 1 for the Season.
Jump on it and go pro!
Loveland Ski Area American Avalanche Association #mammut_swiss1862 #snowpros
https://avyschool.com/product/pro-1-march29-31-2021/
This is the last open enrollment Pro 1 for the Season.
Jump on it and go pro!
Loveland Ski Area American Avalanche Association #mammut_swiss1862 #snowpros
https://avyschool.com/product/pro-1-march29-31-2021/
Excellent article on cutting edge research. Much of the research has been done on Red Mountain Pass and involves friends of SAS!
https://coloradosun.com/2021/03/01/satellites-colorado-avalanches-airborne-snow-observatory/?mc_cid=d63b91beda&mc_eid=d94c37f51f&fbclid=IwAR1Xj9NBEjROM6tYXHbPIuppwkHluYoQlyWEn-RVFHtzqFvcXffubjf7j44
https://coloradosun.com/2021/03/01/satellites-colorado-avalanches-airborne-snow-observatory/?mc_cid=d63b91beda&mc_eid=d94c37f51f&fbclid=IwAR1Xj9NBEjROM6tYXHbPIuppwkHluYoQlyWEn-RVFHtzqFvcXffubjf7j44
Satellites, airplanes and lasers are tracking Colorado avalanches
Avalanche forecasting has come a long way since the 1950s, when forecasters relied solely on weather to predict when and where snow might slide. But it still requires scientists skiing and digging into the snowpack. That’s changing as satellites, aircraft-mounted sensors and ground-based remote mo...
coloradosun.com
The trend for the week in the Northern San Juans. Moderate can be tricky to interpret as signs of instability are not as obvious. #friendsofcaic. Submit your avalanche obs to help the forecasters.
This fundraiser event will also support San Juan County Search & Rescue!
You can attend Sunday at 5pm virtually
Repost from Bonfire Brewery
Gather 'round with us this Sunday February 28, 2021 at 5pm to celebrate the lives of Andy Jessen, Adam Palmer, and Seth Bossung.
A live stream of the event is available so everyone near and far can watch from the comfort of their own homes, Bonfire beer in hand of course!
The taproom is closing at 3pm Sunday to ensure all of our staff can be present at the celebration. Thank you for understanding.
VPAC Event Page - http://ow.ly/gmxU50DKdYm
#EagleStrong #GatherRound #BonfireBrewing
You can attend Sunday at 5pm virtually
Repost from Bonfire Brewery
Gather 'round with us this Sunday February 28, 2021 at 5pm to celebrate the lives of Andy Jessen, Adam Palmer, and Seth Bossung.
A live stream of the event is available so everyone near and far can watch from the comfort of their own homes, Bonfire beer in hand of course!
The taproom is closing at 3pm Sunday to ensure all of our staff can be present at the celebration. Thank you for understanding.
VPAC Event Page - http://ow.ly/gmxU50DKdYm
#EagleStrong #GatherRound #BonfireBrewing
Silverton Medical Rescue
This fundraiser event will also support San Juan County Search & Rescue!
You can attend Sunday at 5pm virtually
Repost from Bonfire Brewery
Gather 'round with us this Sunday February 28, 2021 at 5pm to celebrate the lives of Andy Jessen, Adam Palmer, and Seth Bossung.
A live stream of the event is available so everyone near and far can watch from the comfort of their own homes, Bonfire beer in hand of course!
The taproom is closing at 3pm Sunday to ensure all of our staff can be present at the celebration. Thank you for understanding.
VPAC Event Page - http://ow.ly/gmxU50DKdYm
#EagleStrong #GatherRound #BonfireBrewing
You can attend Sunday at 5pm virtually
Repost from Bonfire Brewery
Gather 'round with us this Sunday February 28, 2021 at 5pm to celebrate the lives of Andy Jessen, Adam Palmer, and Seth Bossung.
A live stream of the event is available so everyone near and far can watch from the comfort of their own homes, Bonfire beer in hand of course!
The taproom is closing at 3pm Sunday to ensure all of our staff can be present at the celebration. Thank you for understanding.
VPAC Event Page - http://ow.ly/gmxU50DKdYm
#EagleStrong #GatherRound #BonfireBrewing
Sites We Love:
- thesanjuans.org
- snowstudies.org
- sanjuancountySAR
- avtraining.org
- backcountryaccess.com
- crestedbutteguides.com
- asarc.ca
- silvertonmountain.com
- venturesnowboards.com
- americanavalancheassociation.org
- avalanche.org
- avalanche1.com
- canadianavalancheassociation.ca
- crestedbutteavalanchecenter.org
- caic
- desertsuncoffee.com
- friendsofcaic.org
Resources
- What to Bring
- Level 1 Course Prep
- http://avalanche.state.co.us/
- Check road conditions here for Colorado
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