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The Backcountry Basecamp tour is a nationwide event series bringing the backcountry to resort base areas in an effort to educate and promote safe and responsible backcountry skiing and uphill access. 

Backcountry Magazine joins local guides, forecasters and avalanche instructors for a of weekend-long pop-up festival featuring gear demos, avalanche education, skinning skills clinics and a huge raffle benefitting the Ski Patrol.

This event is free to all skiers and focuses on educating folks about safety and providing resources and direction for those interested in learning about backcountry skiing and avalanche resources. 

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The Backcountry BASECAMP Tour is heading back to Berkshire East!

Backcountry Magazine brings the beta published in every issue to resorts all across the US.  From
the Berkshires to the Tetons and the Rockies to the Wasatch, Backcountry Magazine joins local
guides, forecasters, and avalanche instructors for weekend-long pop-up events featuring gear
demos, avalanche education, local forecasting, and a huge raffle benefitting a local non-profit.

Backcountry BASECAMP makes its second visit to Berkshire East on January 6 and 7.  Join us at the West Lodge for free demos and educational workshops all day Saturday and Sunday.

Throughout the weekend we will discuss the local snowpack along with general backcountry safety.  Backcountry Magazine Editors will be on hand both days offering free workshops to freshen up your beacon skills and teach you about basic backcountry safety and etiquette.

The schedule for 2024 has not been finalized yet, but take a look below for last year's to get an idea of what may be offered:

Saturday:

9:00 a.m. BASECAMP trailer and demos open to public
11:00 a.m. Skinning workshop with Backcountry Magazine staff
12:00 a.m. Avalanche safety workshop with Backcountry Magazine staff
2:00 p.m. Skinning workshop with Backcountry Magazine staff
3:00 p.m. Last demos out
4:30 p.m. BASECAMP raffle to support the Mt. Greylock Ski Patrol

Sunday:
9:00 a.m. BASECAMP trailer and demos open to public
11:00 a.m. Skinning workshop with Backcountry Magazine staff
12:00 a.m. Avalanche Safety workshop with Backcountry Magazine staff
2:00 p.m. Skinning workshop with Backcountry Magazine staff
3:00 p.m. Last demos out

Telemarkdown has the largest Tele Demo fleet in the world and they bring it ALL to the mountain and let you demo FOR FREE!

The Fey Brothers of Telemarkdown has a great crew of talented skiers who are committed to Freeheeling, helping new skiers into the sport, and are experts in Telemark Gear.

This event will be at Berkshire East on Saturday, March 2, 2024.  The Fey Brothers team has been doing this since 1996 and they know it's the best way to connect with skiers and give them the gear knowledge they need!