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Backcountry Basecamp


  • Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Teton Village (map)

Join Backcountry Magazine staff as they showcase the newest equipment, including skis, skins, splitboards, beacons, shovels, probes and airbag packs, all in a yurt-based setting. Also, Arc’teryx will be on hand all weekend showing off their technical outerwear and packs. AIARE educators will conduct demos and classes each day, and Jackson Hole Guides will take visitors on complimentary backcountry tours with an emphasis on safety education. On Saturday at 5 p.m., BASECAMP hosts a huge party and huger raffle at the Alpenhof Lodge with proceeds benefitting Teton County Search and Rescue. Buy your raffle tickets HERE!

Schedule:

Daily, Saturday and Sunday, January 23-24 

9:00 – Avalanche forecast and trip planning workshop; Uphill how-to clinic

10:00 – Guided trips depart

11:00 – AIARE demonstration; Airbag demo; Uphill how-to clinic

1:00 – Guided trips depart; AIARE demonstration; Uphill how-to clinic

3:00 – AIARE demonstration; Airbag demo; Uphill how-to clinic

5:00 – Party and raffle at the Alpenhof Lodge and Bistro (Saturday only)