Spots available for tonight’s free avalanche class at REI
WINTERSPORTS -- Don't miss this chance to be prepared for the winter backcountry travel season.
At last check, there were at least 15 spots available for tonight's FREE Avalanche Awareness workshop at the Spokane REI Store, 1125 N Monroe St.
The American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education Avalanche Awareness Workshop is for any winter backcountry traveler, whether you ski, snowshoe, snowboard or snowmobile.
Recognition of avalanche danger is an essential and potentially lifesaving skill.
This session introduces and explains where and why avalanches occur and provides a basic approach to managing risk in the backcountry.
Learn to access local avalanche bulletins and weather reports, recognize basic signs of avalanche danger, and learn simple ways to help avoid avalanche danger.
