Colorado's will host its eighth annual Beacon Bowl and Avalanche Awareness Day on Saturday, February 6, according to . The event, benefitting the , was developed by A-Basin’s ski patrol to teach and test skills for thebackcountry and to raise awareness about the dangers of avalanches. The day will include the Beacon Bowl, an avalanche transceiver competition, avalanche-related demonstrations and clinics, a raffle, silent auction and après ski party.
Why might attendance be a good idea? Check out this video of a skier caught in an avalanche and then read from our .
–Stayton Bonner