FYI = Major changes for the Avalanche Jam.........

**Hacksaw** · 08-08-2007, 10:33 AM

FYI gang.....

There have been some major changes for this years Avalanche Jam.. This came from BCA this morning.

Rain or Shine! Silent Auction inside Neptune Mountaineering.

Sixth Annual Avalanche Jam Heads to South Boulder

BOULDER, CO (July 1, 2007) - The sixth annual Avalanche Jam, hosted by Backcountry Access (BCA), will take place from 5 to 10 pm on Friday, Sept. 7 outside Neptune Mountaineering in Boulder, CO. The Avalanche Jam is a fundraiser for the Boulder-based Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC).

In addition to live music, the event will include dinner, beer from New Belgium Brewery, an outdoor industry demo village and a silent auction. Donors to the silent auction include BCA, Karhu, Patagonia, Scarpa, Marmot, Outdoor Research, MSR and Sierra Designs —and the list is growing daily.

Last year's proceeds provided the CAIC with much needed funds to offer avalanche education and forecasting for Colorado backcountry users. Colorado is home to one of the largest backcountry recreational markets in North America. Coupled with the most dangerous snowpack in North America, the CAIC plays an integral role in daily trip planning for Colorado backcountry users so they can recreate safely. The CAIC is partially funded by the Colo. Dept. of Transportation, State of Colorado, the Colorado ski industry, and a group of backcountry users called the Friends of the CAIC.

"It is a great way to prep for the ski season, catch up with old friends and support avalanche forecasting and education in Colorado. Come enjoy a great event and support avalanche safety in Colorado. We really appreciate every dollar raised to help the CAIC,” said Ethan Greene, Director of CAIC.

Beginning August 10th, tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. They can be purchased in advance at your local outdoor retailer or by calling Backcountry Access at 303.417.1345. For sponsorship information, call Steve Christie at BCA at or email steve@bcaccess.com.

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Music by: Greg Schochett and Friends Bluegrass Extravaganza!

Beer provided by: New Belgium Brewing Company

Food provided by: Tandoori Grill

Click here for more

information on the CAIC.

Thanks to our sponsors!

**rometheworld** · 08-08-2007, 10:46 AM

The Southern Sun has got to be thrilled the beer is provided by New Belgium

**MakersTeleMark** · 08-08-2007, 11:43 AM

I doubt the SS would donate enough beer to quench the thirst of that crowd with their given tendencies.

Squatch · 08-08-2007, 11:48 AM

And now no need to find a DD. Sweet.

**smolakian** · 08-08-2007, 12:13 PM

And now need to find a DD. Not so sweet.

**Mountain Junkie** · 08-08-2007, 12:16 PM

Tandoori Grill + New Belgium = Gastrointestinal Distress

**MOHSHSIHd** · 08-08-2007, 12:34 PM

Biking distance!

**telechuck** · 08-08-2007, 12:55 PM

Originally Posted by MOHSHSIHd

Biking distance!

Exactly! Looking forward to this once again this year.

**DJMingus** · 08-08-2007, 02:25 PM

Biking for sure - not exactly walking distance for me.

**Tye 1on** · 08-08-2007, 03:31 PM

Originally Posted by Squatch

And now no need to find a DD. Sweet.

Much prefer a single D. DD's usually are fake or droopy.

**~mikey b** · 08-08-2007, 07:23 PM

Krystal and Baby Owen and I need a place to crash

As proven at Corn Harvest, he can hang better than me......

**skiHOG** · 08-09-2007, 06:44 PM

holding it in boulder really makes it better. i know there has to be some interest in hittin' up pearl st afterwards.

Z · 08-09-2007, 08:28 PM

perfect. I live 2 blocks away.

**Hacksaw** · 08-10-2007, 02:05 PM

Thanks Huckalot......

**Alpine Dreams** · 08-10-2007, 02:28 PM

I'm stoked, I just could not seem to make it to Golden.

**MOHSHSIHd** · 09-03-2007, 06:00 PM

bump

1234

**telechuck** · 09-03-2007, 07:57 PM

Ms. Telechuck and I will be there. I really like the beer at the Southern Sun, so may pregame there a bit.

**snowfire** · 09-03-2007, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by smolakian

And now need to find a DD. Not so sweet.

Seconded. Last year it was within stumbling distance of my house.

Edit: Will still be in attendance, of course.

**summit** · 09-03-2007, 09:39 PM

Longer drive... but many crash pads in range... but the parents are in town... crap

**freshie247** · 09-03-2007, 11:13 PM

Originally Posted by Z

perfect. I live 2 blocks away.

There goes the Neighborhood!

**Kevo** · 09-03-2007, 11:26 PM

Sweet! Biking distance for sure.

**Dobish** · 09-05-2007, 09:15 AM

bump for avy jam... i was hoping it would be in golden, stumbling distance from my house again this year, but oh well. I am going to try and make it, but I have had plans for months with some friends from out of town in denver.

shall see what I can do.

**Deep Days** · 09-06-2007, 08:22 PM

Anyone in or around Boulder need a ride? Looks like I should be able to show up for just after 6, but I gotta bust out a little after 9. Gotta volunteer with the Student EMS around 10. I'll be sober, if that helps...

**Rontele** · 09-06-2007, 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by Deep Days

Anyone in or around Boulder need a ride? Looks like I should be able to show up for just after 6, but I gotta bust out a little after 9. Gotta volunteer with the Student EMS around 10. I'll be sober, if that helps...

your resume must be seventeen thousand pages now with all of that padding