Free event! Everyone is welcome to join in! The event will run Saturday and Sunday from 11:00AM to 2:15PM both days.

Avalanche Awareness Days is a national celebration of Canada’s avalanche safety expertise and an invitation to enjoy the winter backcountry with education and training.

We will be in Crystal Bowl all weekend on January 11th & 12st with various activities going on.  Look for the Kicking Horse Arch and Tent in Crystal Bowl!

In partnership with GO! Solutions Pet Food, Avalanche Canada, CARDA, and the KHMR Safety team will be holding workshops about Avalanche Awareness with explosives, transceivers, Avalanche Rescue Dog demonstrations and more.

SCHEDULE

Saturday, January 11

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Transceiver Demo/Race
In Crystal Bowl

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Digging Demo/Race
In Crystal Bowl

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Snow Science/Dig a Pit
In Crystal Bowl or CPR Peak - Weather dependent

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
CARDA Sweater Dig
In Crystal Bowl

2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Explosives Demo
Gondola Top

Sunday, January 12

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Transceiver Demo/Race
In Crystal Bowl

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Digging Demo
In Crystal Bowl

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Snow Science/Dig a Pit
In Crystal Bowl or CPR Peak - Weather dependent

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
CARDA Sweater Dig
In Crystal Bowl

2:00 - 2:15
Explosives Demo
Gondola Top