A Critical Moment for the Avalanche Center
The US Forest Service recently informed us that, due to budgetary constraints, they can no longer provide the financial and vehicle support essential to our operations. This sudden loss of
Beacon Training Parks | west-central Montana
As the mantra goes: Practice makes perfect. The ability to respond successfully in an avalanche boils down to training and knowing how to use your equipment: a beacon, probe,
An Extended Column Test (ECT) | Refresher
If I am going to do just one test, I do an extended column test (ECT). It gives me some information on the strength of a weak layer, but
Missoula Gives | Today & Tomorrow!
Dear Friends, These are challenging times, and as a community-powered organization, we depend on you to make avalanche forecasts and educational programs possible. This year, more than ever, avalanche forecasting
Missoula Avalanche | Greater Than the Sum of Our Parts
Dear Friends, We at Missoula Avalanche recognize the growing uncertainty that you are facing right now and share your concern. Please know that we are committed to helping you stay
01-24-20 Snowpack Update
Avalanche conditions from January 11th until January 24th have been at considerable danger, trending towards moderate danger. We are currently most concerned with persistent weak layers, failing near the ground on depth hoar and facets. The second
Support Your Local Avalanche Center & Win!
Charge down to the Rhino and help support your local avalanche center – Missoula Avalanche. The Rhino has teamed up with Rebel Yell Kentucky Whiskey and PBR to help support
Lake Dinah Avalanche 01/01/2020 Preliminary Report
Preliminary Report of Lake Dinah Avalanche Accident On January 01, 2020, at approximately 1400hrs, three snowmobilers were involved in an avalanche approximately 1 mile NW of Lake Dinah, 12 miles
BEERS WITH YOUR AVALANCHE FORECASTER
WCMAC forecasters are in the field analyzing how recent storm snow is gaining strength, tracking where the wind is drifting snow and keeping a close eye on buried persistent weak layers.
