Tahoe Mountain Sports is hosting free avalanche education workshops on Nov. 29 and Dec. 13 at Alibi Ale Works in Truckee.
The Nov. 29 session will feature a panel discussion with regional guidebook authors Richard Bothwell (Light Tours of Tahoe/Beacon Guidebooks) and Jeremy Benson (Backcountry Ski & Snowboard Routes: California/Mountaineer Books). Following the panel, representatives from Tahoe Backcountry Alliance will discuss etiquette for getting to a trailhead, parking smart and sharing the skin track.
The Dec. 13 session will focus on avalanche rescue techniques with representatives of Tahoe Mountain School and Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue. Doors open at 6 p.m. | tahoemountainsports.com
