EOBF Raises over $11,000

Thanks to all of our sponsors, donors, volunteers, and participants in the 14th Annual Eastern Oregon Backcountry Festival. This is our largest fundraiser and event of the season, and a great time to celebrate the WAC. Despite the lack of great snow across the state of Oregon, there was a good turnout for the events on Saturday at Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort. The live music in the lodge was certainly a highlight, along with the raffle and live auction. Forecasters Michael Hatch, Kelly McNeil, Sarah Jakober, and Victor McNeil led two groups for a “Tour with the Forecaster” on Sunday into Angell Basin. We hope you had as much fun as we did, and mark your calendars for next year’s event!

Hatch talking snow

Avalanche Rescue and Education Course

The WAC is hosting an Avalanche Rescue and Education Course on Sunday, February 8th, at 9:00 AM at Salt Creek Summit Sno-Park.

This event is open to skiers, snowmobilers, snowshoers, and anyone interested in learning more about avalanche safety and practicing companion rescue skills.

This course is donation-based, and we encourage you to contribute whatever you feel is appropriate. Help spread that word so anyone who would like to attend can!

Fill out the registration form at the link below if you would like to attend.

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Snow Professional Riding Clinic Feb 26-27

Riding clinic tailored to ski patrol, ski guides, forecasters, etc, who are looking to become better riders.  Details here.

Women’s Only Snowmobile Clinic Feb 28-March 1

Join instructors Nicole “Marmot” Sullivan and David Chadderdon Feb 28-March 1 for a 2-day women’s only snowmobile clinic.  Learn more here.