"Mountains are not fair or unfair - they are just dangerous"—Reinhold Messner. Join us to hear lessons learned by others who have found themselves in a backcountry emergency. Not an evening of "war stories," but valuable information and testimonials so you can prepare for and prevent backcountry situations that get you you in trouble.for a fun and informative session. Learn from experienced climbers and outdoor enthusiasts as they share their stories and offer valuable advice on how to stay safe and prepared in the backcountry.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your outdoor skills and connect with like-minded adventurers. See you there!

Howard Paul is a decades-long veteran of Alpine Rescue Team. Now a "Reserve Rescue" member, he has 24 years of field active experience and works behind the scenes as a public information officer, preventive SAR educator and assistant to Alpine's communications and vehicle directors. He has taught at more than 20 SAR conferences and has been published numerous times. He is a past president of the Colorado SAR Association.

Skills for the Hills is Alpine Rescue Team's public wilderness and backcountry education program. Our classes are free, however, we appreciate donations at the door. We never charge you, your family or the local authorities for search and rescue.

Support Alpine Rescue Team and all Colorado SAR teams by purchasing a Colorado Outdoor Recreation Search and Rescue (CORSAR) Card. Buy a five-year ($12) or one-year ($3) card online. And support Colorado SAR teams and our state parks by purchasing your Keep Colorado Wild Pass when you register your motor vehicle.

"Skills for the Hills" is used with permission of Mountain Aid, Scotland.