Backcountry ski season is almost here (for some it’s already upon us.) That means it’s time to start thinking about avalanches, specifically avalanche avoidance. Do yourself a favor and attend the 11th Annual Utah Snow and Avalanche Workshop (USAW). This year USAW returns to Sandy at the Mountain America Expo Center. Over a thousand skiers,…
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Takeaways from the 2017 Utah Snow and Avalanche Workshop
The 2017 Utah Snow and Avalanche Workshop was held this year for the first time at Snowbird. I think it was the best one yet. I pondered why the venue change, as it limited the amount of participants (the South Towne Expo Center had plenty of room for everyone). But I suppose the aesthetics of…
Get avy savvy at 9th annual Utah Snow and Avalanche Workshop
If you are a backcountry skier in Utah, then you would be advised to attend the annual Utah Snow and Avalanche Workshop, or USAW. In its 9th year, USAW will once again gather the backcountry skiing, riding, snowshoeing and snowmobiling community at the South Towne Expo Center in Sandy for a day of avalanche education….
Prep for the backcountry at 2015 Utah Snow and Avalanche Workshop
When you ski the backcountry, preparation and education is key. One annual way to get prepared for the upcoming ski season is to attend the Utah Snow and Avalanche Workshop. The public session is full of networking, educational seminars, informational presentations, and lots of interaction with professionals through Q&A sessions. It may sound a bit…
Get backcountry ready at Utah Snow and Avalanche Workshop
It’s time once again for the annual Utah Snow and Avalanche Workshop. In this, the 6th annual workshop, the best and brightest minds in the avalanche and backcountry ski community will converge to discuss current avalanche issues, as well as take a look at accidents and avalanche deaths from the previous season so everyone can…
Utah Snow and Avalanche Workshop now at South Towne Center
It’s time once again for the annual Utah Snow and Avalanche Workshop. In previous years, the event has been held at The Depot in downtown Salt Lake City, but this year the South Towne Expo Center in Sandy will play host. In this, the 4th annual workshop, the best and brightest minds in the avalanche…
Get avy smart at 2011 Utah Snow and Avalanche Workshop
Backcountry skiers, splitboarders, snowshoers, snowmobilers and anyone else who recreates in Utah’s winter backcountry absolutely has to be smart about avalanche conditions and safety. Education is key, but even if you’ve taken the requisite avalanche courses, continuing to learn is important. That’s why attending the annual Utah Snow and Avalanche Workshop should be a yearly…
3rd Annual Utah Snow and Avalanche Workshop at The Depot
It’s the time of year to start thinking about avalanches again, especially if you spend any time in the backcountry. To help educate the skiing/snowboarding/sledding/snowshoeing public, the Utah Avalanche Center holds a workshop every first Saturday in November. Dubbed, the Utah Snow and Avalanche Workshop, the event strives to bring avalanche awareness to the masses…