Avalanche Awareness Classroom sessions are offered for free and open to the public, with no registration required....just show up with your backcountry partners and friends! On-Snow Sessions, Rescue Clinic and other field-based events are also offered for free but online pre-registration is required. Please see specific event for details and registration info. Space is limited for field-based events and is on a first come-first served basis.
march
05mar6:00 pm8:00 pmHuman Factors in the Backcountry
Friends of San Juans (FOSJ) is hosting a discussion about human factors associated with many avalanche accidents. This discussion is open to all backcountry enthusiasts whether you have spent one
Friends of San Juans (FOSJ) is hosting a discussion about human factors associated with many avalanche accidents. This discussion is open to all backcountry enthusiasts whether you have spent one day snowshoeing or many days skiing in the backcountry. Let’s continue to learn together and foster a safe community of people who love the snow. We will discuss avalanche basics, common human factors, read a case study, and apply human factors to the accident.
(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Durango Public Library
1900 E 3rd Ave, Durango, CO 81301
26mar6:00 pm8:00 pmA discussion with CAIC
Join Friends of the San Juans and the Colorado Avalanche Information Center for an avalanche discussion. We will discuss current conditions, recent observations and some near-misses from the season, and
Join Friends of the San Juans and the Colorado Avalanche Information Center for an avalanche discussion. We will discuss current conditions, recent observations and some near-misses from the season, and other tips and tricks about navigating avalanche terrain in the San Juans.
(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Dolores Public Library
1002 Railroad Ave