Format: Two (2) evening Zoom sessions + Two (2) full-day field components Student-to-instructor ratio: 4 to 1 Maximum class size: 12 participants Date | Location:  Tuesday 2.7.23 & Thursday 2.9.23 | Online Classroom Session 6 – 10 PM MST | 8 Hours Total Saturday 2.11.23 & Sunday 2.12.23  | Lost Trail backcountry, accessed from Lost […]

Avalanche Level 1   Format:  Two evening online classroom sessions + Two full-day field components Student-to-instructor field ratio: 4 to 1 Maximum class size: 8 participants Date | Location Tuesday 2.14.23 & Thursday 2.16.23 | Online Classroom Session 6 – 9 PM MT Saturday 2.18.23 & Sunday 2.19.23  | Rattlesnake Wilderness, accessed from Montana Snowbowl […]

Avalanche Level 1 Format:  Two evening online classroom sessions + Two full-day field components Student-to-instructor field ratio: 4 to 1 Maximum class size: 12 participants Date | Location Tuesday 2.14.23 & Thursday 2.16.23 | Online Classroom Session 6 – 9 PM MT | 6 Hours Total Saturday 2.18.23 & Sunday 2.19.23  | Lolo Pass backcountry […]

Know Before You Go Teen Intro to Avalanches Join Missoula Parks and Recreation and the West Central Montana Avalanche Foundation for a teen-focused Know Before You Go (KBYG) on snow learning session at Marshall Mountain. Experienced avalanche educators lead the event and deliver the fun and engaging KBYG outdoor learning curriculum at Marshall Mountain on […]

Avalanche Level 1   Format:  Two evening online classroom sessions + Two full-day field components Student-to-instructor field ratio: 4 to 1 Maximum class size: 8 participants Date | Location Tuesday 2.21.23 & Thursday 2.23.23 | Online Classroom Session 6 – 9 PM MT | 6 Hours Total Saturday 2.25.23 & Sunday 2.26.23  | Rattlesnake Wilderness, […]

Format: Two (2) evening Zoom sessions + Two (2) full-day field components Student-to-instructor ratio: 4 to 1 Maximum class size: 12 participants Date | Location:  Tuesday 2.21.23 & Thursday 2.23.23 | Online Classroom Session 6 – 10 PM MST | 8 Hours Total Saturday 2.25.23 & Sunday 2.26.23  | Lolo Pass backcountry | 8 AM […]

Event: Spring Snowpack Discussion Format: Live and in-person Date: Sunday, 4.2.2023 Time: 6-8 PM Price: FREE!  Description: As the days grow longer and sunshine greets us, the West Central Montana Avalanche Center is here to help you enjoy it and return home safely. The spring snowpack discussion focuses on how things are shaping up within the region's snowpack and preparation […]

Event: Spring Snowpack Discussion Format: Live and in-person Date: Tuesday, 4.4.2023 Time: 5-8 PM Price: FREE!  Description: As the days grow longer and sunshine greets us, the West Central Montana Avalanche Center is here to help you enjoy your time in the mountains and return home safely. The spring snowpack discussion focuses on how things are shaping up […]

Event: Motorized Avalanche Awareness  Format: In-person with the Mountain Riding Lab Date: Friday, December 8th, 2023 Location:  Russell Motorsports, 5106 East Harrier, Missoula, MT, 59808 Time: 6-8 PM MT Price: FREE!  Prerequisites: None – just an interest in learning about avalanches! Registration: None required. This event is free and open to the public Motorized Avalanche Awareness: In this […]

Avalanche Level 1 Format:  Two evening online classroom sessions and two full-day field components Student-to-instructor field ratio: 4 to 1 Maximum class size: 12 participants Date | Location | Time Tuesday 1/2/2024 & Thursday 1/4/2024 | Online Classroom Session | 6 – 9 PM MT Saturday 1/6/2024 & Sunday 1/7/2024 | Lolo Pass backcountry | […]

Avalanche Level 1 Format:  Women's Only Two evening online classroom sessions and two full-day field components Student-to-instructor field ratio: 4 to 1 Maximum class size: 8 participants Date | Location | Time Tuesday 1/2/2024 & Thursday 1/4/2024 | Online Classroom Session | 6 – 9 PM MT Saturday 1/6/2024 & Sunday 1/7/2024 | Rattlesnake Wilderness, […]

Avalanche Level 1 Format:  Two evening online classroom sessions and two full-day field components Student-to-instructor field ratio: 4 to 1 Maximum class size: 12 participants Date | Location | Time Tuesday 1/9/2024 & Thursday 1/11/2024 | Online Classroom Session | 6 – 9 PM MT Saturday 1/13/2024 & Sunday 1/14/2024 | Lolo Pass backcountry | […]