In The News – Brewing up safety: Trailhead coffee events promote backcountry safety
February 27, 2026 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 2/27/2026, Written by Katelyn Welsh
Tahoe Backcountry Ski Patrol is promoting backcountry safety with coffee, conversation, and hands on opportunities at their Coffee and Beacon trailhead events.
The organization is known for providing and maintaining the “Are You Beeping?” signs at popular trailheads, which beep when picking up a transmitting beacon. It’s a final reminder and gear test before skiers head into the backcountry.
These Coffee and Beacon events offer participants the opportunity to practice operating their avalanche transceiver over a fresh brewed cup of coffee, while also learning about TBSP’s recently launched Tahoe Backcountry Radio Program.
Photo: Provided to TDT by TBSP