The Friends of Berthoud Pass On-Snow Session is a 1-day avalanche awareness field session held on for one weekend a year on Berthoud Pass.

The FOBP On-Snow groups attendees with our team of volunteer field instructors as we demonstrate introductory level safety techniques, collect observations, and get hands on time with beacons, shovels, and probes.

This session, like all of our classes, is completely free of charge.
THIS SESSION IS NOT A REPLACEMENT FOR AN AIARE LEVEL 1 CLASS

For a list of AIARE level 1 Classes Click Here
Requirements for Attending
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All Participants MUST:
  • Register using the link Below.
  • Attended a 2-hr FOBP classroom session this season-- no exceptions. For a list of classes Click Here. Avalanche awareness classes from a different provider or FOBP 15-minute "mini" presentations at ski movie events are not sufficient!
  • Have an avalanche transceiver, collapsible shovel and avalanche probe.
  • Be able to travel uphill on skins with AT/tele skis or a splitboard, and have an intermediate to advanced descending ability on skis or snowboard.
  • Snowshoeing and boot packing will not be permitted.
  • MUST have a good attitude and genuine interest in learning.
  • Bring signed liability waiver.
  • Any questions not addressed here or on the registration page, re-read these THEN email us.
This is a 1-day session, it is the same class both days. You may only register for 1 day.