NWAC Avalanche Awareness Class + Pint Night

The evening will hold a FREE Avalanche Awareness Class (signup encouraged), and a Pint Night benefiting NWAC.
$1 for every pint + mug and $4 for every pitcher sold during the event will be donated.

 

 

The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) will be hosting a FREE avalanche class. This 90-minute presentation is geared towards any wintertime backcountry user, traveling in a winter environment. Whether you ski, snowshoe, snowboard, or snowmobile, recognition of avalanche danger is an essential and potentially life saving skill. This introductory class provides a basic approach to managing risk in a winter environment, in the backcountry. NWAC instructors will explain how to access avalanche and mountain weather forecasts and recognize basic signs of avalanche danger.

Sign up for this free class using the ticket link.

 

Approximate Schedule:

• 4:30 pm: Social hour + Pint Night starts
• 5:30 pm: Avalanche Awareness Class starts
• 6:15 pm: Break for beverages
• 6:30 pm: Class resumes
• 7:15 pm: Class finishes + Post-class social hour begins
• 9:00 pm: Event ends

Raise a glass to NWAC and avalanche awareness!