What we’re about
It is hard to be patient this time of year. We need a good snowpack to avoid submerged rocks and trees, and we are almost there. The next significant storm is expected Jan 3rd, so I've scheduled our first event on Sunday, Jan 7th. We'll meet every following Sunday as well, following the best snow.
We will stay in avalanche-safe areas with 27 degrees or less slope angles and pay attention to the region's surrounding terrain and avalanche forecasts. Avi gear is required, nonetheless. Beginners are welcome and we will do some beacon drills to refresh our skills.
We'll go anywhere from Hidden Valley in RMNP to Hippi Trees on the East side of Vail Pass, Henderson Mine, Mt. Saint Vrain, Coon Hill, Rollins Pass, St. Mary's Glacier and James Peak, Quandary Peak - so many places. Please suggest an area you would like to explore, and we will plan it! I'll schedule the location a week in advance, but if it snows, we will adjust to find the best powder and first tracks.
Disclaimer: Every participant is responsible for their own personal safety, including skiing within their abilities and avalanche safety. While we intend to go to avalanche-safe areas, objective dangers always exist, and I make no guarantees for personal safety. Every participant assumes the risk of any injury to a person or property resulting from any of the inherent dangers and risks of skiing and other winter sports activities.
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