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10th Annual Wyoming Snow & Avalanche Workshop

October 18-19, 2024

The Center for the Arts | Jackson, Wyoming

We are so excited to be hosting the 10th Annual WYSAW on October 18-19, 2024. Ten years ago, WYSAW began as a movement to create a positive shift in winter backcountry culture in Jackson Hole. As avalanche safety has evolved, so too has our programming at WYSAW to ensure that we reach every level of backcountry enthusiast.

Cost to attend is just $30 for both days. Sign up before October 8 to take advantage of early-bird pricing.

WYSAW is just the first step in continuing our collective efforts to learn how to be safe in the backcountry. Check in with our winter programming at Backcountry Zero, enroll in an avalanche class, and talk to your ski partners about their plans to do the same.

Stay tuned for updates on this year’s WYSAW, including a full schedule to come shortly. Thanks for doing your part to make backcountry safety a top priority in Jackson Hole.

The WYSAW Story: How Did We Get Here?

In 2015, the Wyoming Snow & Avalanche Workshop was launched in the spirit of continued education and as an invitation to the local backcountry community to have open, honest conversations about adventure, risk, and consequence. At the time, the community was reeling from some very tragic and high-profile winter accidents. Organizers decided to push forward with WYSAW as a way to help the community heal with an opportunity to connect and learn.

Today, that original spirit and intent is as important as ever, as WYSAW reaches its 10th anniversary this October. Check the link below to read the full history about how WYSAW started, who was behind the effort to positively shift backcountry culture in the Tetons, and why it remains so important today. And please, join us on October 18-19, 2024, at the Center for the Arts to keep the movement going.

““Y’all are doing a fantastic job and have really hit the ground running with WYSAW. Although we don’t live in the Tetons it has given us a good excuse to come down and visit. WYSAW has become a touchstone to keep us in touch with the avalanche community.””
— WYSAW attendee from 2016
““A number of the talks were full of valuable information. The expert panel was also thought-provoking. Having these discussions pre-season is good as it gets me thinking about avalanche safety and touring safely in the backcountry.””
— WYSAW attendee from 2022
““I appreciate how it brings out folks from the woodwork that I otherwise wouldn’t have the chance to meet. I also treasure those little ‘nuggets of wisdom’ that presenters give out along the way throughout the presentations.”
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— WYSAW attendee from 2023
““I always enjoy the variety of topics that are presented and hearing the latest both on how technology and culture are impacting riders’ experience in the backcountry.””
— WYSAW attendee from 2021
““I’m from Colorado so it was nice to come up in person. Nice venue, size, flavor. Thanks for the snacks!””
— WYSAW attendee from 2021
 

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