WHAT: An Introduction Level Course to Avalanche Safety and FUNdraiser Event. One half day of live, online classroom instruction during a weekday that will include an optional yoga class followed by a half-day of on-snow training instruction on a weekend day.
WHO FOR: Ages 14 and older who are interested in starting or refreshing their knowledge of snow and avalanche safety in and out of bounds, and who enjoy a good time for a good cause.
WHO BY: Taught by Palisade’s own avalanche forecaster, Alaska heli-ski guide, and AIARE (American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education) Avalanche Instructor Lel Tone, hosted by ski professionals Michelle Parker, Jackie Paaso, Ingrid Backstrom, and Elyse Saugstad.