Kick off the afternoon at 2:00 PM at the Nelson Lakeside park with an interactive outdoor event designed to get you thinking about the upcoming winter season - and get prepared for it. Here is a breakdown of the activities planned for this event:

2:15 PM Ski Workout by Dr. Taylor Cooksley

Taylor is a chiropractor, dancer, dog lover, and outdoor enthusiast. She will have a fun workout for all of us to practise and get the ski legs ready.

2:30 PM Companion Rescue Skills Refresher : 

The guides from KBG will run through a few scenarios to refresh your skills before you head out into the backcountry. Spots will be limited, so be there or be square!

2-4 PM Transceiver Check

When was the last time you checked the state of your beacon? If you don’t have an answer to that question, then head to the ROAM shop transceiver check station to ensure your gear is ready. The team at ROAM will be at Lakeside Park testing your transceivers, and updating the software if needed, to make sure you stay safe out there this upcoming winter.

Trade-ins - let’s get those outdated transceivers out of the backcountry. Bring down your old transceiver, trade it in, and you’ll get cash towards a new transceiver from the ROAM shop. 

2-4 PM Gear Check / Ask a Guide

Bring your touring pack and gear down to the Kootenay Backcountry Guides booth. Their guides will assess your gear and provide tips and tricks on how to pack your bag, what to include, and if your gear needs some attention or upgrading. 

2-4 PM Transceiver Scavenger Hunt

Turn refreshing your avalanche rescue skills into a fun activity, and compete for a chance to win a brand new transceiver! Sign up at the KBG booth.

Prize #1 : Brand new transceiver by Roam 

Prize #2 : Lift ticket for Whitewater Mountain Resort

Prize #3 : A ski touring hat by Kootenay Backcountry Guides

Community Concession

We will have coffee and treats generoulsy donated by Empire Coffee.