10/27/2026
You are INVITED! Winter’s almost here, and Nelson’s mountain community is kicking it off together.
WHEN: November 14, 2026�WHAT: Well, quite a lot.�WHY: Because we’re all getting stoked about the winter, because we miss Judson, and because we want to raise money for a great cause while having fun doing it.�MORE INFO: KBG website (link in bio)
2-4 PM at Lakeside Park (Rotary shelter)
* Transceiver checks and trade-ins with ROAM shop
* BBQ (by donation)
* Companion rescue refresher course (limited spots)
* Transceiver scavenger hunt: win a new transceiver, a Whitewater Mountain Resort lift ticket or KBG merch
* Ski-legs workout with Dr. Dr. Taylor Cooksley, Chiropractor
* Coffee and treats, generously donated by Empire Coffee
* MountainMuskox and Nelson Search & Rescue will be there too.
5 PM till late at Uptown Sports Bar
* Silent auction with $10,000+ in prizes, including a 3-day cat skiing trip at Flowline Mountain and a ski touring trip at the legendary Valhalla Mountain Touring lodge
* Tribute to Judson Wright
* Expert panel: “How do we build a stronger and safer backcountry community?”
* $25 b**r + burger, and Uptown will donate $10/meal to State of the Snowpack and the Judson Wright Foundation (isn’t it crazy, thank you homies).
* Please, make a reservation at (250) 352-2715. We expect to reach capacity.
All proceeds will go towards State of the Snowpack that keeps us safe, and the Judson Wright Osprey Foundation.
It takes a community to heal. Make sure you have a little extra fun that day, the Judson Wright way. ❤️
Hosted by Kootenay Backcountry Guides and State of the Snowpack, with support from White Grizzly Cat Skiing, ROAM shop and Uptown Sports Bar & Pizza.
🎥 Roxane Jossa
⛷️Chloe Drolet
🐕 Brie
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