Avalanche presentation planned

Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness and the Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center are planning a free avalanche education event for the community. The presentation will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, December 7, at the Whitepine Grange. From seasoned pros to beginners, everyone is welcome at the event.

The session will consist of a 1 hour Know Before You Go (KBYG) presentation followed by a question and answer/social hour. Know Before You Go is a free avalanche awareness program, featuring not much science, no warnings to stay out of the mountains, and no formulas to memorize. In one hour, you will see the destructive power of avalanches, understand when and why they happen, and how you can have fun in the mountains and avoid avalanches. This is a great opportunity to dip your toes into the world of winter backcountry recreation or brush up your knowledge from years past.

For more information, go to http://www.scotchmanpeaks.org.