The recent installation of the Beacon Park at Coal Creek provides an opportunity for backcountry skiers and boarders to practice victim searches and hone their avalanche rescue skills.
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The Coal Creek Beacon Park is now installed and operational 75 yards north of the parking lot. Big THANK YOU to BCA for donating use of the equipment this winter!
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The recent News&Guide headline “No Solutions on the docket for Teton Pass mayhem” suggests little to nothing is being done to address Teton Pass parking issues. Teton Backcountry Alliance begs to differ.
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Read our latest newsletter to learn about TBCA’s latest actions on the FLAP grant for the Teton Pass corridor, comments on expansion at Grand Targhee and Snow King, the Volunteer Ambassador Program, and efforts to raise safety awareness.
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If you missed Skinny Skis’ 21st annual Avalanche Awareness Night on December 3, you can see the entire event on YouTube. Watch Teton Pass Ambassador Jay Pistono speak at 18:38; and TBCA’s Steering Committee Chairman Gary Kofinas at 28:55.
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On Tuesday, Dec. 8, a consortium of local agencies and non-profits, including TBCA, will submit an application to the Federal Lands Access Program for over $5 million in funding. One of the improvements requested for funding will be a Teton Pass shuttle system integrated with the upcoming Stilson transit center. TBCA’s experimental shuttle last winter demonstrated that there is indeed an interest and need. Stay tuned!
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TBCA reiterated its opposition to resort development on the back side of Snow King in a letter to the USFS this week, citing impacts on wildlife and backcountry skiing tradition.
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TBCA accepts applications for our Volunteer Winter Backcountry Ambassador program until December 10 each year. Selected Ambassadors will work at key locations to convey responsible recreation and safety information to users, provide basic area orientation, and assist visitors where needed.
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Grand Targhee ski area is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement governing the expansion of the resort’s permit area into Teton Canyon. TBCA strongly opposes this expansion as it intrudes into important wildlife habitat, it has long been a backcountry ski area, and the area borders the wild winter backcountry resource of Teton Canyon and Jedediah Smith Wilderness.
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The six-week Old Bill’s giving season starts August 1, and ends September 18. Your donation will be augmented by matching gifts from other generous donors. To learn more about the past and future work of TBCA, read our Solstice newsletter.
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