Adventure on Tap: Introduction to Backcountry Skiing & Riding

2 El Paso Boulevard,Colorado Springs CO 80904

18 January, 2023

Description

Event Details: Adventure on Tap is apart of UpaDowna's Community Campfire Program. Join us for a casual gathering as our speakers share their stories, passions, and experiences in the outdoors to inspire you to pursue adventure and new activities! Join us every 3rd Wednesday of the month at Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort where we will have a new speaker and topic to share with you! Happy hours at Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort is from 4-6 PM. Come early to take advantage to drink specials! During the event, $1 of every beer goes back to UpaDowna. Cheers! Event Cost: Donation-based event. $5 recommended donation. Why Donate? UpaDowna's aims to break down barriers to outdoor adventures. Donations allow our nonprofit to continue to offer free and affordable events to our community! Gather around the 'campfire': Join UpaDowna and Pikes Peak Alpine School for a conversation-based intro to backcountry skiing and riding, with an emphasis on the gear we use to both enjoy the terrain and keep ourselves safe, and how to ensure the most enjoyment when transitioning from the resort to the wild! Guests can expect to take away best practices for getting into the backcountry enjoyably and safely, as well as a network to draw upon to help them in the transition. No need to bring anything except yourself! About the Speaker: Jared is an Apprentice Alpine, Rock, and Ski Guide with Pikes Peak Alpine School. Jared grew up in Michigan, where he surfed the Great Lakes’ fresh water “third coast” while studying Political Science, Philosophy, and Arabic. After working for the United States Government and living throughout the Middle East, Europe, and Asia for over a decade, discovering the mountains of Colorado changed his life. While living in Washington DC, Jared frequented Seneca Rocks (West Virginia) and made regular ascents of Mt Rainier in Washington before finally moving to Colorado Springs in 2015. Since then, Jared has become an accomplished climber, backcountry skier, and mountaineer, exploring many of the hidden gems throughout the Pikes Peak region. When not in the mountains, you can find Jared playing his guitar, endlessly tinkering with his ski mountaineering setup in the garage, or planning new adventures with his wonderful wife, Whitney. Pikes Peak Alpine School is a mountain school and guide service based in Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region. The School has been teaching and offering guidance to mountaineers, climbers, and snow riders since 1989. We guide year-round; ROCK, SNOW, and ICE on Pikes Peak and beyond. Our mission at Pikes Peak Alpine School is to provide guidance and education for climbers, mountaineers, skiers, and splitboarders. Our passion is extended to all ages and all levels of experience for the enjoyment and safety of the outdoor community. Interested in being a speaker? Contact us at [email protected]