Name: Snowpack Uncertainty
Start: 2025-02-11T18:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-02-11T19:30:00-07:00
Location: Salida Mountain Sports

Join us for a FREE informative talk at Salida Mountain Sports on managing uncertainty in the snowpack. All backcountry enthusiasts welcome – skiers, splitboarders, snowmobilers, snowshoers, and cross-country skiers.
Buena Vista Mountain Adventures Owner, Tommy Gram-Ahlene will lead this community coversation. Learn about the 9 different avalanche problems and how to observe, manage, and make informed decisions when touring in the backcountry.
What to Expect:
-An overview of the formation of the layered mountain snowpack
-Avalanche Problems and how to observe and manage them
-Weighing out evidence and uncertainty in the snow to make better decisions.
Build on the skills you already know about avalanches and build decision-making skills for managing uncertainty in the snow.
Who should attend:
Anyone who enjoys winter backcountry recreation :) This conversation will be most beneficial to those with prior avalanche education.