George Dirth Memorial Scholarship Fund

To honor George and to reduce the steadily growing avalanche fatality rate in Colorado to zero we will annually provide scholarships of up to $300 (based of course cost) for A3 approved Level 1 avalanche education courses including AIARE or any other A3 Level 1 avalanche education courses for backcountry enthusiasts who ski, snowboard, split-board, snowshoe, or climb in Colorado or Utah.

George Dirth (1986 – 2013) loved life, his family and the outdoors. He shared his knowledge and excitement with everyone he encountered. His passion for all things outdoors was infectious and especially when water in any of its forms was involved. He had a special passion for snowboarding, split-boarding, and skiing in the backcountry, inherently dangerous sports. The beauty and excitement of being out on untracked fresh snow was compelling. If there was anyone that lived his life to the fullest, it was George.  

It is important to go out and get after it but always come home at the end of the day.  By helping to provide avalanche education we hope to do just that.