Are you interested in learning some basic avalanche rescue skills? Join us at Hidden Valley this Sunday, February 9, at 1 p.m. for a Ranger-led Avalanche Rescue Basics Program.
This 2-hour program is free and open to the public. A park entrance fee or annual/lifetime park entrance pass is required to enter Rocky Mountain National Park. No prior experience is needed to attend. Practice rescue equipment will be provided.
Can't join us this week, that's ok! This program will be offered at 1 p.m. on Sundays through March 23, 2025, weather and snow conditions permitting.
Program participants will learn how to identify potential avalanche terrain and hazards, learn what tools to use when traveling in avalanche terrain, how to use those tools, and more! Program participants will meet your park ranger guide at the Hidden Valley Warming Hut, located near the Hidden Valley Parking Area. Hidden Valley is located on the east side of RMNP and accessed via Trail Ridge Road approximately 7 miles from the Beaver Meadows and Fall River Entrances.
The program will start at the Warming Hut and take place mostly outdoors. Participants should bring their own food, water, traction devices, and dress in warm layers to be comfortable for the full program. Based on weather and conditions, the program may move to the Hidden Valley Warming Hut. At an elevation of 9,240 feet, Hidden Valley can be very windy and cold.
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Check out our online trail guides:
- Glacier National Park: HikinginGlacier.com
- Grand Teton National Park: TetonHikingTrails.com
- Rocky Mountain National Park: RockyMountainHikingTrails.com
