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Jan
23
Thursday
Jan
23
Thu
Education :: Misc
Snowpack Talks - Motorized Avalanche Awareness Presentation
6:00 PM (America/Denver)
Big Sky Brewing
Description:
Big Sky Brewing (Taproom)
6-8 PM MST
Price: FREE!

Grab your backcountry buddies and join us on 1/23/20 at Big Sky Brewing from 6-8 PM MST. This event kicks off with an updated snowpack summary delivered by avalanche forecasters from the West Central Montana Avalanche Center. In addition to the snowpack talk, there will be a motorized specific avalanche awareness presentation lead by special guests the Mountain Riding Lab. We’ll be rounding out the night by shifting our sights outside to skills and drills under the lights in the brewery’s backyard beacon park!

Topics Covered:
– Types of Avalanches
– Avalanche Terrain
– Snowpack Types
– Weather Considerations
– Avalanche Advisory Information
– Trip Planning and Preparation
– Travel Techniques
– Education Opportunities
Age Group: All Ages
Venue: Big Sky Brewing
Address: 5417 Trumpeter Way Missoula, MT 59808
Phone: (406) 549-2777

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