Safety First!

Clear blue skies, boot top cold powder and great company make for a fantastic day of learning about the Whitewater backcountry. A mother and daughter team came to Whitewater to explore and had a stellar time with Avalanche Forecaster Wren McElroy.

""We had an incredible day in the backcountry at whitewater. Wren is the ultimate local guide... knowledgeable, safe, and fun... so many beautiful untracked spots to tour. The terrain is amazing and accessible. We just got a taste ... and will be back for more soon. Thanks Wren!" - Dar and Claire, Backcountry 101 Participants

The Backcountry 101 is geared towards an educational experience catered to each groups individual experience and needs. The focus is on how to travel, whether a first timer or experienced back country enthusiast, how to read and identify avalanche terrain and companion rescue skills.

Whitewater Ski Resort offers many opportunities to explore the surrounding terrain and learn. Avalanche Skills Training courses run every month and new this year the Companion Rescue and Managing Avalanche Terrain courses are being offered.

We're got lots being offered, find more Avalanche Education! Avalanche Awareness days are coming up on January 22 nd. This provides a great chance for folks to check out what is going on up on the mountain with a rescue scenario demonstration, transceiver olympics and snow profile demos.