Know Before You Go is a free avalanche awareness program. Not much science, no warnings to stay out of the mountains, no formulas to memorize. In 1 hour, you will see the destructive power of avalanches, understand when and why they happen, and how you can have fun in the mountains and avoid avalanches.

Join the backcountry ski community to celebrate the coming of winter with video and photo presentations from some of the hardest working trail breakers around. Enjoy a cold beer, inspirational images and tall tales from adventures in the Wasatch and beyond. Presentations include: Former free-ride champion Mali Noyes takes us rafting down the Middle Fork of the Salmon River while skiing couloirs along the way. Life-long Powderwhore, Noah Howell goes beyond the "Chuting Gallery" for some first descents in the Wasatch. Local Drew Petersen takes on the challenge to "Ski the Wild West", by attempting to ski off all of the highest peaks in the Western U.S. Adventure photographer, Mary McIntyre shares her exotic trip to Georgia (the country, not the state) for a first descent of epic proportions. No ski event would be complete without a huge gear raffle and the Slide Show is no exception! Help support the Utah Avalanche Center and win products from top backcountry brands including Black Diamond, Flylow, Scarpa, Julbo, Jaybird, Leki, Kind Bar, Goal Zero, Skimo.co, Outdoor Research, Gnarly Nutrition, MTN RDY, Voile and more.

Let's rally for SNOW! It's time once again for the Pray for Snow bash hosted by REI. Break out your retro neon one-piece ski suit and grab your mono-board because it's time to get RAD! See link above for more information and to buy tickets! 21 years & older. Ticket includes one drink, Pray For Snow beanie (while supplies last), commemorative poster, coupons, giveaways from vendors. Vendors: Arc'teryx, Salomon, Probar, Subaru, Osprey, Noso patches. Food trucks: Marquesas Corn Dogs and Rickle's Philly Cheesesteaks.

Know Before You Go is a free avalanche awareness program. Not much science, no warnings to stay out of the mountains, no formulas to memorize. In 1 hour, you will see the destructive power of avalanches, understand when and why they happen, and how you can have fun in the mountains and avoid avalanches.

Know Before You Go is a free avalanche awareness program. Not much science, no warnings to stay out of the mountains, no formulas to memorize. In 1 hour, you will see the destructive power of avalanches, understand when and why they happen, and how you can have fun in the mountains and avoid avalanches.

Know Before You Go is a free avalanche awareness program. Not much science, no warnings to stay out of the mountains, no formulas to memorize. In 1 hour, you will see the destructive power of avalanches, understand when and why they happen, and how you can have fun in the mountains and avoid avalanches.