Winter Avalanche Education Events
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AVALANCHE AWARENESS LECTURE – TONIGHT 6 PM @ UM – FREE
AVALANCHE AWARENESS LECTURE – Tonight! Time: 6pm Location: North Underground Lecture Hall 101, UM Campus Cost: FREE Join Josh Tapp, Avalanche Education Coordinator from the West Central Montana Avalanche Center for
Great Article on How to Interpret ECT’s
Here is a great article on the Black Diamond Site that talks about the uses of snow pack tests to see how sensitive a persistent weak layer is. Here is
Changes in Avalanche Education
The American Avalanche Association is currently updating the standards of education in the U.S. The new changes are going into effect for the 17/18 season. Some of the key changes
Montana Mechanized Avalanche Awareness and Education Event
The West Central Montana Avalanche Foundation would like to reiterate its sincere thanks to Gull Boats & RV for their continued support of avalanche safety, awareness and education. With over 400
Pray for Snow 2018
Missoula Avalanche presents the 12th Annual Pray For Snow Party!! Join your friends on Friday October 5th from 5:30pm – 10:30pm at Caras Park in downtown Missoula to Celebrate the
Two Skiers Caught In An Avalanche Near Lincoln Montana Outside Of Our Advisory Area
Yesterday, two skiers were caught in an avalanche near Stonewall Mountain by Lincoln, Montana outside of our advisory area. One skier was partially buried while the other was caught in
Wind Slabs
We have had two public observations of wind slabs in the Bitterroot. Take a look before you head out. Remember identify wind slabs and avoid them. These slabs are on
Mountain Weather Lectures
In conjunction with U of M Campus Recreation we will be hosting a free Mountain Weather Class. Featuring guest speaker, LeeAnne Allegretto, Meteorologist and Avalanche Program Leader from The National Weather Service.
