Events
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14th Annual Eastern Oregon Backcountry Festival
Mark your calendars and join the WAC for the 14th Annual Eastern Oregon Backcountry Festival! Friday, January 30th through Sunday, February 1st. We have an online auction that will with donated items/experiences that runs from December 20th until 10 PM on Feb 1st. Be sure to get your bids in on these awesome items! Click Here to […]
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AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course Jan 30-Feb 1, 2026 Hut Based La Grande
The AIARE 1 is a three-day / 24-hour introduction to avalanche hazard management. Students can expect to develop a good grounding in how to prepare for and carry out a backcountry trip, to understand basic decision-making while in the field, and to learn rescue techniques required to find and dig up a buried person (if […]
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AIARE Level 1 Feb 7-8, 2026 Joseph
What: This course is a hybrid design with pre-course online learning that should take on average 8 hours to complete. Students will also be required to participate in a 2-hour Zoom session approximately 1-week before the start of the two field sessions. Pre-course online learning materials will be sent out a month before the course starts. […]
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Motorized AIARE 1 Refresher Feb 7, 2026 Catherine Creek
Details: Feb 7 La Grande, OR. Field sessions from the Catherine Creek Sno-Park. 6:1 student-to-instructor ratio Participants must have: -snowmobile or snow bike (reliable and appropriate for mountain riding) -avalanche rescue gear (digital avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe) -backpack (airbag pack optional) -DOT-approved helmet -the ability to ride off trail in varied terrain and deep snow […]
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Avalanche Rescue and Education Course – Feb 8th @ 9 AM Salt Creek Summit Sno Park
The WAC is hosting an Avalanche Rescue and Education Course on Sunday February 8th @ 9 AM at Salt Creek Summit Sno Park. This event is welcome to skiers, snowmobilers, snowshoers, and anyone who is interested in learning more about avalanche safety and practicing your companion rescue skills. This course is donation based and we encourage you to contribute […]
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Snowmobile Riding Clinic for Snow Professionals Feb 26-27
If you are a snow professional who’s interested in building your snowmobile skills and technique, or are looking to advance to the next level, the Wallowa Avalanche Center is offering a 2-day clinic on February 26-27. This clinic is open to Avalanche Forecasters, ski patrollers, ski guides and other industry professionals. Description What: 2-day riding […]
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Womens Only Snowmobile Clinic Feb 28-March 1
The Wallowa Avalanche Center’s Women’s Snowmobile Riding Clinic will provide a supportive, skills-based learning environment focused on building confidence, avalanche safety awareness, and technical riding ability for female participants. The clinic will be led by experienced instructors, creating a welcoming space for participants to develop their riding skills. Some of the skills covered will include: […]
$500