Past Community Education Events
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Peak Precautions: Intro to Avalanche Safety for Hikers
Hiking Buddies 501(c)(3) hosts a lively presentation and discussion regarding avalanche safety in the White Mountains, presented by the Mount Washington Avalanche Center, with Director, Jeff Fongemie.
Jeff has spent over 30 years deeply involved with mountain guide programs, rescue teams including Mountain Rescue Service, and has extensive experience in countless backcountry situations.
Topics Covered:
What is an avalanche?
Where do they happen, and when?
Do we have avalanches in the White Mountains?
How to recognize, how to avoid, how to stay safe and where to get more information and education.
You can view the event recording below.
DECISION-MAKING & RISK IN THE WILDERNESS with AUTHOR TY GAGNE
Hiking Buddies hosted a lively conversation and storytelling with Ty Gagne, acclaimed author of "The Last Traverse: Tragedy & Resilience" and "Where You'll Find Me: Risk, Decisions, and The Last Climb of Kate Matrosova".
Ty is also a certified Wilderness First Responder and CEO of New Hampshire Public Risk Management Exchange (PRIMEX).
Ty Gagne's Website: https://www.fullconditionsnh.com/
Whether you are new to hiking, or have longstanding questions you'd prefer not to blast on social media...this is for you.
You can view the event recording below.
Past Community Impact Events
MOUNTAINS & MICROBREWS 2023 at Tuckermans Brewing Company, Conway NH
Our third annual Mountains & Microbrews fundraiser was a great success!. Hiking Buddies gathered for a night of laughs, games, live music, and fun...all for a great cause!
2023 Image Gallery
Thank you to our gracious hosts: