Intro to Backcountry Skiing Workshop with East Coast Avalanche Education
Fri, Jan 16
|Pinkham Notch Visitor Center
Chicks on Cliffs and East Coast Avalanche Education are hosting an introductory course designed for those looking to learn the fundamentals of this incredible winter sport — or refine their skills — guided by two exceptional instructors.
Time & Location
Jan 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Pinkham Notch Visitor Center, 361 NH-16, Jackson, NH 03846, USA
Guests
About the event
Looking for the perfect opportunity to get out into the backcountry with your new setup? Curious about what backcountry skiing entails, and looking to learn more? Just want to hone your kick-turns and hoping for some formal instruction? Then this one-day course is for you!
Participants will learn and accomplish:
Basic avalanche rescue skills
Tour planning
Uphill skinning and movement skills
Discussion of human factors