Club Wide Avalanche Education

The Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club’s mission statement is to inspire and develop student-athletes through World-Class, innovative, and accessible ski and snowboard programs that provide opportunities to pursue personal excellence in snow sports and life.

A component of the program that has been developed in line with this mission statement is our Clubwide avalanche education program.

This year's event will take place on December 13, from 5:30-7PM:

Join us in the Snow King Lodge Room to learn the basics of avalanche safety. Topics include: 

  • Weather and avalanche reports
  • What to carry in your pack
  • Intro to beacon use 
  • Communications in the backcountry

Everyone is welcome, from the experienced traveler seeking a refresh or those who want to learn about avalanches and backcountry travel.

The evening will include hands-on practice with avalanche beacons and trip packing. You do not need to bring any gear, but you are welcome to bring a beacon if you have one and want to practice with your own!

Club Wide Avalanche Events Schedule

Clubwide Education Night: December 13, 2022, Snow King Lodge Room 5:30-7pm

Freeride: January 14 2023, full day on Snow King Mountain

 

 

 

 

News

03/26/2023 - 6:06pm
That's a wrap! Another wonderful season in the books for the JHSC Backcountry Program. Both the Mini Mountaineers and the 4-Month Program are finished with regular training.
02/27/2023 - 2:10pm
Backcountry got into full swing during the month of February! We now have both the Mini Mountaineers and the 4-month program going. The Minis are just getting going, and the 4 Month program is working on avalanche classes.
01/31/2023 - 7:57am
For the next couple of newsletters, we will be highlighting athletes and showcasing their own write ups of the month.