Montana Avalanche Workshop Draws 300, Wyoming Event Planned

Communities in Wyoming and Montana are hosting snow and avalanche workshops to help backcountry users prepare for winter, with expert speakers, safety resources and opportunities to learn about snow science and outdoor recreation. Montana State University’s workshop also highlighted avalanche danger, local response resources and the value of inclusive connections to the outdoors. In Grand Junction, St. Mary’s Regional Hospital is offering a free ski-season seminar on common injuries, treatment options and ways to stay healthy for downhill and cross-country skiing.