First Aid After an Avalanche
Written by Keith Stinebaugh. As featured in The Boulder Group Newsletter, The Compass
Upcoming Events
Sat, Jan 24, 2026
Introduction to Backcountry Alpine Skiing -- Field Day – Cameron Pass
This is Field Day Option #1 for the Northern Colorado Introduction to Backcountry Alpine Skiing Workshop. You must be registered for the Workshop and have attended the January 20 Classroom session to join this field trip. You can register for the Workshop using the link under "Register Participant" on the right hand side of this page.
Sat, Jan 24, 2026
Intermediate Snowshoe – RMNP - Bear Lake TH - Lake Helene
This intermediate snowshoe hike to Lake Helene in Rocky Mountain National Park begins at the Bear Lake Trailhead, ascending through dense pine forests and past scenic viewpoints like Two Rivers Lake. The trail gains about 1,100 feet over 3.5 miles (one way), offering a mix of steady climbs and flatter sections with sweeping views of the surrounding peaks. At Lake Helene, snowshoers are rewarded with a serene alpine lake surrounded by dramatic snow-covered cliffs, making it a worthwhile winter adventure.
Sat, Jan 24, 2026
PPG Intro to Snowshoeing - Field Session – Hoosier Pass
This is the one day field session for the PPG Intro to Snowshoeing course.
Sat, Jan 24, 2026
Intermediate Snowshoe – RMNP - Bear Lake TH - Lake Helene
This intermediate snowshoe hike to Lake Helene in Rocky Mountain National Park begins at the Bear Lake Trailhead, ascending through dense pine forests and past scenic viewpoints like Two Rivers Lake. The trail gains about 1,100 feet over 3.5 miles (one way), offering a mix of steady climbs and flatter sections with sweeping views of the surrounding peaks. At Lake Helene, snowshoers are rewarded with a serene alpine lake surrounded by dramatic snow-covered cliffs, making it a worthwhile winter adventure. This is a second snowshoe hike to accommodate the waitlist from the 1/24/26 Lake Helene trip.
Sat, Jan 24, 2026
Group 2 – Course Venue TBA
Meet at the parking lot at Plainview Rd and Coal Creek Canyon Rd (CO Hwy 72) at 715am, so we can form carpools and leave no later than 7:30am. This is 1.7 miles west of the intersection of CO 72 and CO 93. Here is a Google Maps link to the meeting place at “9881 Plainview Rd, Arvada”: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NAgUWeDQCrMcF4UM9 If you are going to meet us at Brainard Gateway Winter lot please be there by 0830 https://www.fs.usda.gov/sites/nfs/files/legacy-media/arp/Brainard%20Lake%20Winter%20Map.pdf Please bring you pack with your 10 essentials and lunch as we will be eating on the trail
