• Thanks for the outstanding on-snow avy class yesterday!  Being very new to backcountry skiing, the class taught me the essential skills I need to venture out into the backcountry where I can practice the skills learned and also learn from experience.  I couldn’t have been more impressed with the class.  Please keep up the good work! -Adam P.

• Thanks for putting on the free avalanche training.  It was very informative and helpful.  Our guide Liz did a great job. -Brad W.

• Hey Bob and everyone over at FOBP, I Just wanted to drop a quick line and say thanks so much for putting on the avalanche training this weekend at Berthoud Pass.  It’s awesome that you guys put the time into doing the class right and offer it to the public for free!  Education is the number one tool to keeping us out of the path of an avalanche. -Pete G.

• I wanted to once again thank all of those involved with putting together this past weekend’s free avalanche safety course at Berthoud Pass.  Offering a course of this caliber for free makes it truly accessible for all backcountry users to be better prepared to make good decisions and be better prepared for the hazards of backcountry use.  Thank you! -John M.

• Thanks so much for putting this on again. I thought the session on Saturday was fantastic. -Jeff W.

1. Attended at least one classroom presentation
2. In your possession, a printed and signed liability waiver
3. Skis or snowboard
4. Avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe

Meet at the Berthoud Pass summit parking area at 8:00am ready to spend several hours in the snow. Bring substantial clothing, food, water etc.

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“Just wanted to give a shout out to the entire FOBP Crew. Attended their Avalanche Training Classroom session, and it was probably the best $10 I ever spent.

There were over 150 people there last night and besides being tons of fun, it was a really great introduction to snow safety, avalanches, and the vast field of snow research. Incredibly educational and a great way to begin the process of properly training yourself for safe travels in the BC, something I really need as a BC newbie.

People seriously need to jump on this next year. You won’t regret it. Really great program and the organization is without a doubt, one of the best run non profits out there and is providing a superb service to the public. Thanks again FOBP Crew, keep up the incredible work!”

Become a FOBP member (or renew your dues online) to receive priority email notification.

We expect both days to fill quickly, so don’t miss out.

Bob Tomsky, aka ‘Bobski’, the former Berthoud Pass Ski Patrol Avalanche Training Director, will provide backcountry travelers with a classroom overview of avalanche awareness, avoidance, rescue and forecasting methods and skills.

Topics such as route selection, hazard minimization, best practices, preparedness and terrain analysis will be covered in a 2 1/2 hour classroom presentation.

Full-day on-snow sessions at Berthoud Pass will be conducted in February 2010.

The course is open to the public with a $5 suggested donation.

The class runs from 7:00pm until approximately 9:30pm.

Contact Friends of Berthoud Pass at fobp_info@yahoo.com with any questions.

October
28 – Avy Class, Colorado Springs, Gaylord Hall, CC Worner Center

November
10 – Avy Class, Boulder, HLMS 252, CU Campus
11 – Avy Class, Golden, Colorado School of Mines, Hill Hall 202
14 – CAIC benefit, Riverwalk, Breckenridge
18 – Avy Class, Boulder, EDUC 220, CU Campus
19 – Avy Class, Golden, Colorado School of Mines, Hill Hall 202

December
9 – Avy Class, Winter Park Pub
15 – Avy Class, Denver, Oriental Theater, 4335 w44th Ave

January
6 – Avy Class, Winter Park Pub
14 – Avy Class, Denver, Oriental Theater, 4335 w44th Ave

February
6/7 – On Snow Class, Berthoud Pass

Annual FOBP fundraiser!

FLAKES: the latest telemark film from Powderwhore productions

Friday November 6th, 2009
The Oriental Theater (4335 w44th Ave, Denver)
Doors at 7:00 Movie at 8:00
$10 advance $12 at the door
Advance tickets available at the box office or http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/80094

Avalanche Awareness Training ’07-08 Season

FOBP will continue to provide high quality avalanche education for the upcoming 2007-2008 season. Halsted Morris, formerly the Colorado Avalanche Information Center’s Chief Instructor, and one of the most respected and experienced avalanche educators in North America, will provide backcountry travelers with an overview of avalanche awareness, avoidance, rescue and forecasting methods and skills. Topics such as route selection, hazard minimization, best practices, preparedness and terrain analysis will be covered in a 2 ½ hour classroom presentation. Our popular full-day On-snow Sessions at Berthoud Pass will follow in January 2008 for FOBP members.

Tue. Oct 23 Denver The Oriental Theater 7:00pm
Thur. Oct 25 Boulder CU Campus, EDUC #220 7:00pm
Wed. Nov. 7 Winter Park The Pub 7:00pm
Tue. Nov 13 Denver lThe Oriental Theater 7:00pm
Thu. Nov 15 Boulder CU Campus, ECCR #245 7:00pm
Tue. Dec 4 Breckenridge Main Street STation, Independence Ballroom7:00pm
Wed. Dec 5 Winter Park The Pub 7:00pm

All sessions are free of charge and open to the public, however donations are greatly appreciated. Please be on time, we start promptly at 7:00pm and run until approximately 9:30pm. For parking information, course specifics or other questions, please contact us at:

fobp_info@yahoo.com or www.berthoudpass.org

Powderwhore’s PW07 coming to Denver!

Join FOBP and Powderwhore for the Denver showing of PW07, with drink specials, raffle, and giveaways. Proceeds from raffle go towards FOBP’s Avalanche Awareness Trainings.

Fri. Nov. 9 Denver The Oriental Theater time tba

Friends of Berthoud Pass(FOBP) is a Colorado non-profit organization and is registered as a 501c3 tax exempt entity.

See ya at the Pass!
-STD