Each day, December 14th-18th, a series of short videos developed by community leaders, like Sierra Avalanche Center, will provide detailed information on specific backcountry safety topics and avalanche education opportunities. This all leads to a live Q&A Panel with professional athletes on Thursday, 12/17/20, from 7-8 p.m. #takecaretahoe
Some of the topics the series will cover include:
· Safety and search techniques for venturing out of ski area boundaries and the backcountry.
· Avalance courses including AIARE Level 1 training and information on hiring a guide.
· Basic avalance rescue gear training.
· Sierra Avalanch Center up-to-date conditions and snowpack stablility information.
· Addtional resources.
Check out the schedule and complete the registration to sign-up for the Athlete Summit with some of the business’s biggest names. Scroll down for more information on local experts and courses.
MONDAY 12/14 | INTRO TO THE BACKCOUNTRY
Before we get into the details, we need to know what the backcountry even is.
Watch the Welcome and Overview videos from Sierra Avalanche Center and learn why so many partners are coming together to raise awareness of backcountry safety.
Don’t forget to sign up for the Athlete Summit, Thursday from 6-7 p.m.!
TUESDAY 12/15 | MORE GEAR?
Yes. Traveling in the backcountry requires a unique set of safety equipment. In this section, you’ll get an overview of why you need this gear, what you need, and where to learn how to use it.
Also featured in this section are etiquette tips from Tahoe Backcountry Alliance and Alpenglow Expeditions. These tips are essential to know so that everyone can have the back experience possible in the backcountry.
- Other resources: SkiKind.org, #RecreateResponsibly
WEDNESDAY 12/16 | EDUCATION IS EVERYTHING
We’ve learned the backcountry is dangerous, good thing you can learn how to make educated decisions by taking an AIARE Level 1 or other avalanche safety courses.
A video on Judgement & Decision Making provides an in-depth look into the moments that ultimately controls how your day will go.
This is the perfect time to register for a training course!
- Other resources: learn.kbyg.org, Forecast Pledge
THURSDAY 12/17 | ATHLETE SUMMIT
What’s a better way to learn about the backcountry than from the best in the business? Tune into the Athlete Summit tonight from 6-7 p.m. for first-hand accounts from people who spend more time than most in the backcountry.
- Athlete Summit
- Featuring some of the biggest names in the business!
FRIDAY 12/18 | MOTORIZED TRAVEL TIPS & SAFETY
There are tons of ways to enjoy the backcountry. One of those is by snowmobile or snow bike. Motorized backcountry travelers have a whole slew of safety concerns to pay attention to. This day of Backcountry Safety Awareness Week is for all motorized users, especially those new to the sport.