The Backcountry Basecamp tour is a nationwide event series bringing the backcountry to resort base areas in an effort to educate and promote safe and responsible backcountry skiing and uphill access.
Backcountry Magazine joins local guides, forecasters and avalanche instructors for a of weekend-long pop-up festival featuring gear demos, avalanche education, skinning skills clinics and a huge raffle benefitting the Ski Patrol.
Backcountry BASECAMP makes its second visit to Berkshire East on January 6 and 7. Join us at the West Lodge for free demos and educational workshops all day Saturday and Sunday.
Throughout the weekend we will discuss the local snowpack along with general backcountry safety. Backcountry Magazine Editors will be on hand both days offering free workshops to freshen up your beacon skills and teach you about basic backcountry safety and etiquette.
The schedule for 2024 has not been finalized yet, but take a look below for last year’s to get an idea of what may be offered:
Saturday:
9:00 a.m. BASECAMP trailer and demos open to public
11:00 a.m. Skinning workshop with Backcountry Magazine staff
12:00 a.m. Avalanche safety workshop with Backcountry Magazine staff
2:00 p.m. Skinning workshop with Backcountry Magazine staff
3:00 p.m. Last demos out
4:30 p.m. BASECAMP raffle to support the Mt. Greylock Ski Patrol
Sunday:
9:00 a.m. BASECAMP trailer and demos open to public
11:00 a.m. Skinning workshop with Backcountry Magazine staff
12:00 a.m. Avalanche Safety workshop with Backcountry Magazine staff
2:00 p.m. Skinning workshop with Backcountry Magazine staff
3:00 p.m. Last demos out
This event is free to all skiers and focuses on educating folks about safety and providing resources and direction for those interested in learning about backcountry skiing and avalanche resources.
