Know Before You Go | FREE Avalanche Awareness Event
December 17 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Know Before You Go | Avalanche Awareness Event
Format
In-person presentation — free and open to the public
Location
Free Cycles | Missoula, Montana
Date & Time
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Doors: 6:00 PM
- Presentation: 6:30–7:30 PM
- Social Hour: 7:30–8:30 PM
Price
FREE!
Prerequisites
None — just an interest in learning about avalanches and backcountry safety.
Description
Join us for an engaging Avalanche Awareness Presentation designed to help you understand how avalanches happen, what to know before you go, and the simple steps you can take to stay safe while having fun in the winter backcountry.
Led by American Avalanche Association (A3)-certified professional educators, this interactive session introduces the core principles of avalanche safety, offering practical tools and real-world examples that every skier, snowboarder, snowmobiler, and winter enthusiast should know.
Topics Covered
- Avalanche types and triggers
- Identifying avalanche terrain
- Weather observations and their importance
- Using avalanche forecasts effectively
- Essential gear and equipment
- Trip planning and preparation
- Safe travel techniques
- Group communication and dynamics
- Next steps and additional educational resources
Registration
Registration is not required — but space is limited!
This venue has limited seating capacity, and early arrival is encouraged to ensure your seat.
