Avalanche Awareness Talk

01/16/2008 - 6:30pm

Avalanche Awareness Talk presented by PowderToThePeople.org and Roaring
Fork Avalanche Center. Brian McCall of RFAC will discuss the snowpack
during what has been the snowiest winter on record for the Roaring Fork
Valley along with strategies for safer backcountry riding.  Steve
Howard, safety director for the Aspen Skiing Co. and a nationally
recognized emergency responder, will share strategies that may save
lives when things go wrong. David Brown, a veteran rescue leader with
Mountain Rescue Aspen, will talk about what happens once they get
involved in extended response and recovery operations. 6:30-8 p.m. in
the Rio Grande Commons (formerly the Aspen Youth Center) in Aspen.
Free, but space is limited. RSVP to info@PowderToThePeople.org or call
920-3890.