Related Links
American Association of Avalanche Professionals
The American Avalanche Association (AAA) is comprised of a collective group of dedicated professionals engaged in the study, forecasting, control and mitigation of snow avalanches. Association membership includes qualified researchers, professional avalanche forecasters, snow safety officers, snow rangers and qualified ski patrollers, technicians and specialists.
Beacon Review
Review of leading beacons on the market.
Cyberspace Snow and Avalanche Center
The Avalanche Center
Forest Service National Avalanche Center
Learn the basic steps on how to recognize and travel safely in avalanche terrain.
Survival Strategies in Flowing Avalanches
A recent article about tactics to survive a moving avalanche.
US Avalanche Danger Ratings and Avalanche Glossary
US Avalanche Danger Descriptors with what they mean, why and suggested actions. Also an avalanche glossary with commonly used avalanche terms.
West Central Montana Avalanche Center Article
Missoulian story from Dec. 22 about the local avalanche center.
Westwide Avalanche Network
A national avalanche center reference website.
The West Central Montana Avalanche Center is hosted on the Lolo National Forest with support from the Bitterroot and Clearwater National Forests. The advisory content is the sole responsibility of the Forest Service and does not apply to operating ski areas. Avalanche specialists can be contacted by calling 406-329-3752 or by