MENTORSHIP Meet-ups

A common challenge for backcountry travelers is answering the question,“why was that the right decision?” Sometimes if we make the wrong decision we get instant feedback, but we never get to try again. Other times we get no feed back, but were we right or just lucky. So how do we expand upon our education and grow as backcountry users, while also managing the risks? Mentorship.

Mentorship helps create an environment for participants to work through concepts along side an experienced professional. This stewardship can also elevate our community as a whole. To foster this concept, I offer FREE Mentorship Meet-Ups throughout the season.

Mentorship Meet-Ups are open to all backcountry travelers looking to better understand how to mitigate risk and have the most fun. Each Mentorship Meet-Up will have a primary topic of discussion for facilitated learning. Participants will be required to submit a “learning objective” during registration based on the primary topic. This is to help structure the day around the goals of experience of the group for efficient learning.

Cost

Free

Participants

Max 6 per Meet-Up

Locations

Front Range and San Juan Mountains, Colorado

Dates

FULL-Avalanche Rescue: DEC12

Snow Stability & Tests: FEB 7

Duration

4-6 Hours

prerequisite

AiARE Level 1 or Higher

Accepted Participants will be notified on the 1st of the month, or at least one week prior to Meet-Up

This is a gathering of individuals looking to discuss topics with other likeminded backcountry travelers. NOT a day of guided activity.

Meet-Ups ARE NOT:

  • NOT guided ski days. Participants are expected to come to each session with a learning objective they would like insight on relating to the topic of the day

  • NOT an introduction to backcountry, or Backcountry “101s”

  • NOT a substitute for continued formal avalanche education

Mentorship Meet-Up days;

  • Each participant must pre-register HERE

  • Participants must provide proof of a completed AiARE Level 1 or higher, taken within the last 5 years

  • Participants must provide a learning objective during registration in order to participate

  • Participants are only allowed to register for ONE Meet-Up each season

 
 
The Mountains Are Calling Guide LLC - The MAC - is a brand, not a guide service. It does not, and is not, operating as in independent guide service. TheMAC, represented by Anthony Appezzato, operates as an employee of San Juan Expeditions, Aspen Expeditions, and Colorado Adventure Guides, and as such operates under special use permits in the San Juan National Forest, Silverton BLM, Moab BLM, Uncompahgre National Forest, Mt. Rainier National Park, Whiteriver National Forest, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest areas registered to San Juan Expeditions, Aspen Expeditions, and Colorado Adventure Guides. These guide services are responsible for all special use permits and public land relations through local land management agencies within their respective operational areas. San Juan Expeditions, Aspen Expeditions, and Colorado Adventure Guides, provides services and employment regardless of ethnic or cultural heritage, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or physical handicap.