Avalanche Level 1 Format: Two Evening Online Classroom Sessions  Two Full-Day Field Components Ratios: Classroom Learning: 40% Field-Based On-Snow Learning: 60% Student-to-Instructor Field Ratio: 4:1 for personalized instruction. Maximum Class Size: 12 participants. Dates | Locations | Times: Tuesday 2/25/2025 & Thursday 2/27/2025: Online Classroom Session | 6 – 9 PM MT Saturday, 3/1/2025 & Sunday, 3/2/2025: Lolo Pass Backcountry […]

Join Us for a Pint Night Fundraiser! Date: Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Imagine Nation Brewing Company Admission: FREE and open to all! The West Central Montana Avalanche Center invites you to a fun and informative evening at The Imagine Nation Brewing Company! Whether you’re a seasoned backcountry traveler or just getting […]

Event: Mountain Weather Workshop Format: In-person presentation Location: Headwaters Foundation Confluence Center (see map below) Date: Thursday, March 6th, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Price: This is a members-only event. Not a member yet? No worries—sign up today by visiting our membership page to gain access (Click HERE). Already a member? Enjoy this […]

Avalanche Rescue Format: One Evening Online Introduction and Q&A Session One Full-Day Field Component Ratios: Field-Based On-Snow Learning: 100% Student-to-Instructor Field Ratio: 4:1 for personalized instruction. Maximum Class Size: 12 participants. Dates | Locations | Times: Wednesday, 3/5/2025: Online Session | 6–7 PM MT Saturday, 3/8/2025: Lolo Pass Backcountry | 8 AM–5 PM MT Course Description The Avalanche […]

Avalanche Rescue Format: One Evening Online Introduction and Q&A Session One Full-Day Field Component Ratios: Field-Based On-Snow Learning: 100% Student-to-Instructor Field Ratio: 4:1 for personalized instruction. Maximum Class Size: 12 participants. Dates | Locations | Times: Wednesday, 3/5/2025: Online Session | 6–7 PM MT Saturday, 3/8/2025: Lolo Pass Backcountry | 8 AM–5 PM MT Course Description The Avalanche […]

Spring Thaw: Membership Thank You Party 📅 Friday, April 18, 2025🕕 6–8 PM📍 Headwaters Foundation Confluence Center | Downtown Missoula Let’s raise a glass to you—our community. As the snow melts in the valleys and our operating season winds down, we’re taking a moment to celebrate something truly special: you. This spring, we’re hosting our […]

Win a Garmin inReach Mini 2 We’re thrilled to offer you the chance to win a Garmin inReach Mini 2 – simply by sharing your avalanche, snowpack, or weather observations! When: Starting today, Saturday, March 8th, 2025, every Public Observation you submit through Missoulaavalanche.org automatically enters you for a chance to win this incredible, compact […]

A Community-Powered Avalanche Center We’re not government-run. We’re not corporate. We are your Avalanche Center—a grassroots nonprofit fueled by people who care deeply about this place, these mountains, and one another. Every avalanche forecast, every field observation, every beacon training park, and every educational event—you make it all possible. Your support powers the life saving services that keep our […]

Snow Might Be Months Away, But We’re Already Gearing Up While snowy days may feel like a distant daydream in the summer heat, the West Central Montana Avalanche Foundation is hard at work preparing for the season ahead. This summer, we’ve been busy planning, adapting, and navigating the evolving landscape of what it means to […]

❄️ Pray for Snow Party & Fundraiser ❄️ All proceeds benefit the West Central Montana Avalanche Center Date: Friday, October 3rd, 2025Time: 5:00 – 10:00 PMLocation: Caras Park Pavilion, Downtown Missoula Calling ALL Avalanche Center Supporters! Winter is just around the corner, and we’re kicking things off with a celebration you won’t want to miss. […]

Event Details When: Thursday, November 20, 2025 — Doors 6:00 PM, Show 7:00 PMWhere: The Wilma, Missoula, MTAdmission: $25 (advance) + fees • General AdmissionAll Ages: YesSeating: Limited seating available on a first-come, first-served basisPresented by: Matchstick ProductionsBeneficiary: West Central Montana Avalanche Center Overview Join us for After the Snowfall, the newest ski film from […]

Know Before You Go | Avalanche Awareness Event Format In-person presentation — free and open to the public Location Confluence Center | Downtown MissoulaHeadwaters Room Date & Time Tuesday, November 25, 20256:00–7:30 PM MT Price FREE! Prerequisites None — just an interest in learning about avalanches and backcountry safety. Description Join us for an engaging […]