Wednesday, November 13th

Join us for an informative session featuring experts in the Truckee/Tahoe backcountry who will be teaching you about how to read backcountry conditions and decide where and when to go.

Listen to a series of industry-renowned professionals and athletes discuss the beta of the backcountry. You'll learn which zones to adventure into with specific sets of conditions, how to avoid terrain traps, as well as many other preventative and planning techniques so that you can be informed when choosing your pursuit. You'll also learn basic etiquette like where to park, skin track manners, and tips for improving your and your community's overall experience. 

Don’t miss this chance to enhance your backcountry skills!  Doors open at 6pm. Give yourself plenty of time to find a parking spot, and to grab beer and snacks before the formal presentation begins at 6:30pm.

Speakers:

• Richard Bothwell, Author of Light Tours of Tahoe by Beacon Guidebooks
• Alex Mitchko, Guide for Alpenglow Expeditions
• Anthony Cupaiuolo, Tahoe Backcountry Alliance

There will be a HUGE raffle benefiting Tahoe Backcountry Alliance, the voice for the human-powered winter backcountry community in the Lake Tahoe area, advocating for and informing our community about critical issues affecting winter backcountry recreation in Tahoe. Prizes include swag from our event sponsors: Ortovox,Tahoe Mountain School, Karri Traa, Julbo, Flylow, Blizzard, Dynafit, Rab, Beacon Guidebooks, SlabLab, Black Diamond, LMNT, Pieps, Alpenglow Expeditions, and Smartwool.