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On-snow 2011
This past weekend was the annual FOBP on-snow avalanche awareness clinic. Many thanks to all of our dedicated volunteers and eager participants. Our Friend and volunteer field instructor Mike Bean...
View Article2011-2012 Avalanche Awareness Class Series
We proudly continue our free avalanche awareness classes for the 2011-2012 season. In an informal classroom setting we provide backcountry travelers with an overview of avalanche awareness, avoidance,...
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On Snow Events: Basic Companion Rescue Courses at Mary Jane ski area
This half-day ‘Companion Rescue’ course is ideal for the experienced backcountry traveller wishing to sharpen their rescue skills and learn the latest techniques and concepts. We will review...
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On Snow Events: ‘Introduction to Avalanches’ Courses at Mary Jane Ski Area
This one-day ‘Introduction to Avalanches’ course is a great first step for the resort rider who wants to leave the ski area boundary and get into the backcountry* or for anyone curious about...
View Article2012-2013 FOBP Avalanche Awareness Courses
As a result of the gracious donations we have received from our sponsors, members and rippers in the community who have attended our previous classroom and on-snow courses, FOBP proudly continues our...
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Grassroots Avalanche Education – the season is underway!
Shan Sethna leads a discussion at the University of Denver We had our first big GAE* classroom last night at DU. About 40 people, half DU students and half from the neighboring community, came out to...
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2013-2014 FOBP Avalanche Awareness Courses – Ten Year Anniversary
Thanks to generous donations from our sponsors, members and supporters, FOBP embarks on it’s Tenth Year of free avalanche awareness classes for the 2013-2014 season. Classroom Sessions: We provide...
View ArticleMore Snow = More Avy Awareness Talks
Well, the snow keeps on coming down here at Berthoud Pass and we have had a lot of people asking us to put on more Avy Awareness talks, especially up in Boulder. So, we’ve added TWO more events to our...
View ArticleStay frosty
We spring forward our clocks, the days become warmer and it feels like spring. Yeah, maybe at your house in town it does, but up high, above treeline (especially here in Colorado) mid-winter conditions...
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2016 Avalanche Awareness On-Snow
FOBP On-Snow Registration It’s time to register for the Friends of Berthoud Pass On-Snow Avalanche Awareness class*, held at the summit of Berthoud Pass. This year, we will host two days of On-Snow...
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