Register for the 10th Annual Wyoming Snow & Avalanche Workshop

Registration is now open for the 10th Annual Wyoming Snow & Avalanche Workshop, to be held October 18-19, 2024, at the Center for the Arts in downtown Jackson. Wyoming’s only SAW, WYSAW is presented by the Teton County Search & Rescue Foundation, the Bridger-Teton National Forest Avalanche Center, and Central Wyoming College.

Registration for the two-day event costs just $40. Plus, every attendee on Saturday, October 19, gets a free burrito from Pica’s, a beanie from Flylow, and free beer from Roadhouse and Snake River Brewing with proof of registration (ages 21 and up).

Friday, October 18, will be tailored for professionals in the field, and anyone looking to engage with presentations on advanced snow and behavioral science and theory. Doors open Friday at noon and the event runs to 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 19, is an all-day workshop, from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., that will serve interests for all winter backcountry users, no matter their experience level. All participants get a free Pica's burrito and sweet swag bag.

Over a dozen raffle packages (each valued at $1,000+) will be drawn at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 19. Need not attend WYSAW to purchase tickets. All proceeds benefit Teton County Search & Rescue.

Thank you for doing your part to make backcountry safety a priority in Jackson Hole (and beyond). We hope too see you on the 18th or 19th!

Watch: WYSAW Videos Are Now Up! Plus a Photo Gallery from the Event

Did you miss WYSAW? Videos from every presentation are now available to watch right here on our site. We know that schedules can be tough, but we believe this year’s WYSAW was one of the best ever. Each presentation was delivered with the utmost professionalism and has something to offer for everyone—no matter your experience level. We hope you can join us next year for the 10th Annual in October 2024.

A huge thanks to all the incredible speakers who offered their deep perspectives and immense knowledge on how we can all stay safe and be better backcountry users. You can still access the digital program to learn more about each speaker, our awesome sponsors, and why WYSAW is such a valuable event for our community.

WYSAW Photo Gallery

All photographs by Zach Montes from Orijin Media.

Register Now for the 9th Annual WYSAW: Oct. 20-21, 2023

We are excited to announce that registration for the 9th Annual Wyoming Snow & Avalanche Workshop (WYSAW) is now open. Presented by Teton County Search & Rescue Foundation, Backcountry Zero, Bridger-Teton National Forest Avalanche Center, and Central Wyoming College, WYSAW is a two-day event helping backcountry users get their brains tuned up for a safe winter ahead.

The dates for this year's WYSAW are October 20-21, at the Center for the Arts in downtown Jackson. 

To see the entire speaker lineup and to register online, visit our WYSAW page.