It’s Avalanche Awareness Week in Utah. Here’s how to be involved [Video]

SALT LAKE CITY —  This week is Avalanche Awareness Week. Utah Avalanche Center will host several events to train winter sports enthusiasts for the upcoming season. 

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According to a press release, the week will kick off with an event at Sugarhouse Park’s Big Field Pavilion from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Guests are invited to learn from the organization’s partners, participate in avalanche rescue drills, and explore the latest safety gear. 

“Come learn from the professionals how emergency responders, search and rescue teams, and avalanche rescue dogs respond to avalanche accidents,” read the press release. 

According to the press release, there will also be activities for children. 

Throughout the week, UAC will host additional events around the state. 

On Dec. 3, Salt Lake City’s Fisher Brewing will host speakers Adam Fabrikant, Brendan O Neill, and Billy Haas. The three skiers recently traveled to Pakistan to ski Gasherbraum 1 and 2. Per UAC’s website, those mountains are rarely skied. It’s even more rare …