Event: Spring Snowpack Discussion

Format: Live and in-person

Date: Sunday, 4.2.2023

Time: 6-8 PM

Price: FREE! 

Description:

As the days grow longer and sunshine greets us, the West Central Montana Avalanche Center is here to help you enjoy it and return home safely. The spring snowpack discussion focuses on how things are shaping up within the region’s snowpack and preparation and planning for spring backcountry travel. Additionally, we’ll cover how to continue recreating safely following the final forecast of the season and answer any questions. 

This event is free and open to the public. Everyone in attendance can enter the evening’s raffle and have the chance to win some outstanding prizes! A portion of beverage sale proceeds is donated directly to West Central Montana Avalanche Foundation.

Topics:

• Avalanche terrain
• Avalanche types
• Avalanche problems
• Mountain weather resources and considerations
• Trip planning and preparation
• Group dynamics and discussion
• Terrain management
• Public observations