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.
*FOSJ provided FREE avalanche awareness training to over 120 participants this season! HUGE thanks to all of those who participated in our On-Snow Sessions and Rescue Clinics. Together we showed that unity within avalanche education is stronger than individual effort and helped make the backcountry a safer place for all! Remember to renew your membership next season for early access to future On-Snow events.
january
22jan10:00 am3:00 pmOn-Snow SessionMolas Pass, Andrews Lake winter lot
5 hour Field Course. FREE, with pre-registration REQUIRED online. Click here to register online. Participants attend ONE day of their choice. **Note** This course is NOT a replacement for a
5 hour Field Course. FREE, with pre-registration REQUIRED online. Click here to register online.
Participants attend ONE day of their choice.
**Note** This course is NOT a replacement for a Level 1 Avalanche Course. This is meant to be a refresher course for those who have already completed a Level 1, or a great introduction to Avalanche safety for those looking to start exploring the backcountry.
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Andrews Lake / Molas Pass
Andrews Lake Rd, Durango, CO 81301
23jan10:00 am3:00 pmOn-Snow SessionMolas Pass, Andrews Lake winter lot
5 hour Field Course. FREE, with pre-registration REQUIRED online. Click here to register online. Participants attend ONE day of their choice. **Note** This course is NOT a replacement for a
5 hour Field Course. FREE, with pre-registration REQUIRED online. Click here to register online.
Participants attend ONE day of their choice.
**Note** This course is NOT a replacement for a Level 1 Avalanche Course. This is meant to be a refresher course for those who have already completed a Level 1, or a great introduction to Avalanche safety for those looking to start exploring the backcountry.
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Andrews Lake / Molas Pass
Andrews Lake Rd, Durango, CO 81301
february
05feb9:00 am4:00 pmAvalanche Rescue ClinicMolas Pass, Andrews Lake winter lot
FOSJ is excited to announce this special rescue clinic with Leo Lloyd. Leo is the technical rescue advisor for the San Juan County and La Plata County Search and Rescue Teams,
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FOSJ is excited to announce this special rescue clinic with Leo Lloyd. Leo is the technical rescue advisor for the San Juan County and La Plata County Search and Rescue Teams, an instructor for the Silverton Avalanche School, and an EMS Captain/Firefighter with Durango Fire & Rescue. He has extensive wilderness and backcountry medical experience and has been on some of the most dramatic rescue missions in the San Juans.
In this field based training, we will explore and reinforce strategies in decision-making, planning, preparation, and “hands on” practice in implementing an effective small team avalanche rescue plan in the event of an avalanche accident. This course is ideal for the recreational winter backcountry user and will include realistic “scenario based” post-burial problem solving. This field clinic is a great follow up/supplement to FOSJ’s On-Snow Sessions!
**Note** Participants enrolling in this field session are REQUIRED to attend a virtual class on Thurs, Feb. 3, 2022, 6-8pm. Thanks and enjoy the course!
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Andrews Lake / Molas Pass
Andrews Lake Rd, Durango, CO 81301