I was reading an article in the local paper a few weeks ago about how avalanche deaths this year are near an all time high in the U.S.. I found that a little weird since I hadn’t noticed a dramatic increase in Jackson Hole and the surrounding area. And, friends in Montana, Utah and Colorado that I talk with regularly hadn’t really brought it up in conversation and snow conditions are usually the first thing we talk about, especially during a year like the one we are currently having. Jobs, family, relationships usually come at the end of the phone call, have to get to the good stuff first.
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Seems as if every ski hill has it’s fair share of these Darwin-approved tourons. According to a blog post here, these are two Texan teenagers that cut a closure rope and caused a big slide, sweeping one of them over a bad cliff band. Yikes!

Everybody remember to play safe, be aware of avalanches and if there’s a rope there telling you not to go there, it might be in your best interest to not. go. there.

The Avalaunch festival is determined to celebrate music, film and snow, while also educating us about environmental stewardship in the backcountry and avalanche awareness. They’re going to be hitting up Missolua, MT on October 11th, Bozeman, MT on October 13th and coming to our beloved Jackson Hole at the Playhouse on October 12th. Come check out the party, there’s going to be live music from DJ Greyboy, Eightrack Mind and Heavyweight Dub Champion.

Avalaunch is a festival that might just save a life by getting snowriders to think twice about how they ride in the backcountry as well as how they impact the earth and the future of snowriding. A percentage of all proceeds will go to benefit the avalanche centers for each festival community. For more info, go check out www.avalaunchfest.com.

Tickets available for $25 at the Cloudveil Retail store located at 120 West Pearl across from Pearl Street Bagels.