Rocky Mountain Conservancy is collaborating with the Estes Valley Library and the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) to host an educational presentation on avalanche safety.
On Dec. 3, Mike Cooperstein from CAIC will lead an Avalanche Awareness Presentation at the Estes Valley Library, 335 E. Elkhorn Ave., from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This free event is open to the public, but registration is required as seating is limited. This engaging introductory presentation will cover the basics of avalanche hazards, terrain recognition, and decision-making to help you stay safe in Colorado’s winter backcountry.
Avalanche Aware is a one-hour introduction to avalanches and avalanche safety developed by the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE), CAIC, and the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC). The program is designed for people of all ages and experience levels who want to learn about, or avoid, avalanche terrain, whether they travel on skis, snowshoes, snowmobiles, or foot. The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) is a program within the Colorado Department of Natural Resources, Executive Director’s Office. CAIC provides avalanche information, education, and promotes research for the protection of life, property, and the enhancement of the state’s economy.
Rocky Mountain Conservancy has been the official philanthropic partner of Rocky Mountain National Park since 1931, supporting the park and other nearby public lands through research projects, trail restoration projects, search and rescue efforts, and education programs. Founded in 1916 by the Estes Park Woman’s club, the Estes Valley Library provides community-driven resources for people to share in the Estes Valley and surrounding areas. The Conservancy and the library are excited to partner with CAIC to bring this essential information to residents of the Estes Valley.
To register for this upcoming presentation, go to RMConservancy.org/events.