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November 4, 20202020-2021 PI Avy Fund Backcountry Chats The Peter Inglis Avalanche Education Fund is back for its fourth season of Telluride Backcountry Chats. Join us to increase your knowledge and awareness...
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October 20, 2020Avalanche Education Scholarships in the San Juan Mountains The Peter Inglis Avalanche Education Fund is proud to help sponsor scholarships pertaining to avalanche awareness and safety. The idea behind the scholarship...
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October 5, 2020Telluride & Regional Avalanche Education Why take an avalanche education course or class? The question should really be why not. With scholarship assistance from the Peter Inglis Avalanche Education Fund...
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September 5, 2020Here is a list of some our favorite backcountry bookmarks to keep your head in the game this winter. From daily forecasts with the CAIC to education opportunities, avalanche...
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January 13, 2020How TMtC Memberships Work Happy New Year from the Telluride Mountain Club! We hope your 2020 is off to a happy and healthy start. We wanted to let you know that...
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June 15, 2019Help us by reporting Telluride's trail conditions and maintenance needs! This summer, the Telluride Mountain Club plans to stay in close contact with the USFS (and other trail landowners) in...
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December 20, 2018The Peter Inglis Avalanche Education Fund is back for its second season of Telluride Backcountry Chats. This year we have teamed up with the Telluride Avalanche School to bring...
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July 5, 2018Telluride's Magic Meadows Trail Update: As of fall 2019, the Magic Meadows Trail is completed. The Magic Meadows Trail replaced sections of the previous "Alta Lakes Trail" that connects Prospect Trail...
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December 15, 2017The Peter Inglis Avalanche Education Fund is working in conjunction with the Telluride Mountain Club to come up with a Code of Ethics for backcountry skiing and snowboarding in...
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December 11, 2017The Peter Inglis Avalanche Education Fund is proud to present a series of Telluride Backcountry Chats during the 2017-2018 winter season. Our hope is that active backcountry users and those getting...
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November 15, 2017The USFS Draft Assessment Reports are ready for review. As of November 6, 2017, there is a 30-day comment period for feedback. You can view the various assessment reports...
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November 9, 2017Ski season will be here before we know it. We'll be hooting and hollering through deep snow, enjoying all that winter has to offer. In the meantime, here are...
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September 11, 2017Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison Forest Plan Revision - Outdoor Alliance Update Outdoor Alliance recently reach out to us to help spread some important messages regarding the GMUG Forest Plan...
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June 12, 2017In the fall of 2015, the Telluride Mountain Club (TMtC) initiated the Telluride Regional Trails System Vision Survey. We collected nearly 400 responses from locals, second homeowners and visitors...
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February 9, 2017The Peter Inglis Avalanche Education Fund is proud to announce sponsorship of the Advanced Backcountry Companion Rescue Course being put on by Mountain Trip on Saturday, February 25th. The...
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January 9, 2017Please be sensitive to parking regulations, trailheads, private property and access issues when recreating outdoors this winter. Ophir Parking The TMtC has been working with the Town of Ophir to come...
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December 2, 2016Telluride Backcountry Radio Information The Peter Inglis Avalanche Education Fund and Telluride Mountain Club have been working closely with local entities to increase awareness of the use of radios in...
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November 23, 2016This fall, at the International Snow Science Workshop, Backcountry Access' Bruce Edgerly and Telluride's Matt Steen presented their White Paper on utilizing common radio channels in high-use avalanche terrain. The...
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August 27, 2016U.S. FOREST SERVICE SEEKS COMMENTS ON NEW TRAIL *Update: 9/26/16 - The USFS has a made a decision to approve the Bear Creek Trail Connection.* The USFS in conjunction with the Town...
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March 17, 2016The Telluride Mountain Club is seeking information on the use and likability of radios in the backcountry. Take the survey now! We are seeking your feedback on the backcountry radio program...
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June 8, 2015Pete Inglis, the Telluride Mountain Club, And the Gold Hill Backcountry Access Gates Words by Steve Johnson Back in the 1980s, while employed as a ski patroller for the Telluride Ski &...
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February 19, 2015Let's face it, we all love gear. Whether you are a climber, a skier, a runner, a hiker, you get the picture... we like new gear. Here is a round-up of...
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February 7, 2015You are the Rescuer: Avalanche Rescue and Beacon Use for the Backcountry This Monday night, the San Juan Field School/Telluride Avalanche School will continue their Monday night avalanche awareness forum...
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February 4, 2015The Telluride Backcountry Radio program was introduced to help with communication in the popular backcountry areas surrounding Telluride. You can learn more about the program and various channels here. We...
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January 16, 2015San Juan Field School Presents: Monday Night Avalanche Awareness Forum Series Monday, January 19th: Viewing of the movie, "The Fall Line" Monday, February 9th: Avalanche Rescue Discussion Monday, March 16th: TBD Monday, March...
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January 8, 2015A reminder to stay safe! A 'Moderate' snowpack is no joke. Learn from the latest backcountry mishaps to make smart, safe decisions. This past week we have seen the temperatures...
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January 5, 2015Telluride Mountain Club initiative to open communication in avalanche territory A new initiative by dedicated backcountry skiers is hoping to make the Bear Creek backcountry area – the deadliest location...
The Telluride Mountain Club and the Peter Inglis Avalanche Education Fund are working together to make the Telluride backcountry a safer place to be. This page includes information regarding our backcountry radio program, including radio rental info and helpful backcountry links. Stay safe out there.