Eastern Oregon Backcountry Festival Jan 30-Feb 1

Join us for the 14th Annual Eastern Oregon Backcountry Festival. We’ve got a full lineup of events, including our Pie Auction and Ski Film on Friday. On Saturday, join us at Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort for the Kip Rand Memorial Race, free clinics, and live music. On Sunday, we are offering ski tours into Angell Basin with WAC forecasters. Get all the details here.  

Online Auction: We are auctioning a brand new pair of skis from Blizzard, Spark R&D Bindings, and skins.  Bidding ends February 1st at 10 PM PST.  Bid here.

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.