Avalanche Aware is a presentation developed by American Institute of Avalanche Research and Education, the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC), and the Northwest Avalanche Center. It is aimed at all audiences, experience levels, ages, and user types—skiers, snowmobilers, snowshoers, climbers and hikers are all welcome. Join us and Austin DiVesta for this imformative and important session to learn how to stay more safe in winter.

Austin DiVesta joined CAIC in 2021. Born and raised in Colorado, Austin fell in love with skiing the mountains at a very young age thanks to his father who encouraged him to take an unconventional career path. He pursued a degree in Outdoor Recreation at Western State College in Gunnison. After college, he started his ski patrol career at Park City Mountain where he stayed for five seasons. He worked for three years as the Assistant Patrol Director of Monarch Ski Area, where he began training his dog, Fawkes, for avalanche rescue. Austin spends his summers in New Zealand working in snow safety. When not working, Austin likes to trail run, bike, climb, and hang out with his dog. Austin is based in Fraser.

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. Please register so we know to expect you!

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. Also 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.