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Backcountry Awareness and Understanding Avalanches

February 21 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Social | Education – Learn from Paragon Backcountry guide Cynthia the tips and tricks intro backcountry awareness and avalanche education

Event Overview

  • Skill Level: Social
  • Event Type: Education

About the Event: Curious about getting into backcounty skiing or snowboarding ?! Come join Cynthia Johnson as she unveils the details about backcounty winter travel and how to assess avalanche danger and plan tours using the Ortovox Safety Academy 3D Mountain Model.

We will have beverages available for everyone as Cynthia walks you through a presentation. Be sure to bring all your questions and get ready to be educated!

About Our Ambassador: Cynthia Johnson is a competitive free-ride backcountry skier turned professional ski guide and avalanche educator. Mostly likely you will find her on the skin track on Vail Pass working for Paragon Guides. Cynthia loves all things outdoors but her favorite part of adventuring is building a community of likeminded humans.

Venue

Gravity Haus Vail – Member Lounge
352 East Meadow Drive
Vail, CO 81657 United States