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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 […]

Know Before You Go | Avalanche Awareness Event Format In-person presentation — free and open to the public Location Free Cycles | Missoula, Montana Date & Time Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Doors: 6:00 PM Presentation: 6:30–7:30 PM Social Hour: 7:30–8:30 PM Price FREE! Prerequisites None — just an interest in learning about avalanches and backcountry […]

Backcountry Skills Course Format Online Classroom Session: Learn from the comfort of home One Full-Day Field Component: Hands-on practice in the backcountry Student-to-Instructor Field Ratio: 6:1 for personalized instruction Maximum Class Size: 12 participants Date | Location | Time Online Classroom Session You will receive an online learning module to complete prior to the field […]

Avalanche Level 1 Format Two Evening Online Classroom Sessions Two Full-Day Field Components Learning Ratios Classroom-Based Learning: 40% Field-Based On-Snow Learning: 60% Student-to-Instructor Ratio: 6:1 Maximum Class Size: 12 participants Dates | Locations | Times Classroom SessionsTuesday, December 30, 2025 & Thursday, January 1, 2026Online Classroom | 6–9 PM MT Field SessionsSaturday, January 3 & […]

Avalanche Level 1 Format Two Evening In-Person Classroom Sessions Two Full-Day Field Components Learning Ratios Classroom-Based Learning: 40% Field-Based On-Snow Learning: 60% Student-to-Instructor Ratio: 4:1 Maximum Class Size: 8 participants Dates | Locations | Times Classroom SessionsTuesday, January 6 & Thursday, January 8, 2026Missoula, MT | 6–9 PM MT Field SessionsSaturday, January 10 & Sunday, […]

Avalanche Level 1 Format Two Evening Online Classroom Sessions Two Full-Day Field Components Learning Ratios Classroom-Based Learning: 40% Field-Based On-Snow Learning: 60% Student-to-Instructor Ratio: 4:1 Maximum Class Size: 12 participants Dates | Locations | Times Classroom SessionsTuesday, January 6 & Thursday, January 8, 2026Online Classroom | 6–9 PM MT Field SessionsSaturday, January 10 & Sunday, […]

Avalanche Level 1 Format Two Evening Online Classroom Sessions Two Full-Day Field Components Learning Ratios Classroom-Based Learning: 40% Field-Based On-Snow Learning: 60% Student-to-Instructor Ratio: 4:1 Maximum Class Size: 12 participants Dates | Locations | Times Classroom SessionsTuesday, January 13 & Thursday, January 15, 2026Online Classroom | 6–9 PM MT Field SessionsSaturday, January 17 & Sunday, […]

Avalanche Level 1 Format Two Evening Online Classroom Sessions Two Full-Day Field Components Learning Ratios Classroom-Based Learning: 40% Field-Based On-Snow Learning: 60% Student-to-Instructor Ratio: 4:1 Maximum Class Size: 12 participants Dates | Locations | Times Classroom SessionsTuesday, January 13 & Thursday, January 15, 2026Online Classroom | 6–9 PM MT Field SessionsSaturday, January 17 & Sunday, […]

Mountain Weather Workshop Format: In-person presentationLocation: University of Montana | McGill Hall, Room 210 | Missoula, MontanaDate: Thursday, January 15, 2026Time: 6:00–7:30 PMCost: FREEPrerequisites: None—just bring your curiosity and interest in mountain weather. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please arrive early to secure a seat. Event Description Are you curious […]