What: New for this winter the WAC is teaming up with local outfitter Eagle Cap Mountain Guides to offer a hut-based AIARE Level 1 Course.  Participants will meet Friday at 8 am, and head into the Buck Creek Yurt after a quick breakfast and intro in town.  This course is a hybrid design with pre-course online learning that […]

The AIARE 1 Refresher is designed for individuals who have completed an Avalanche Level 1 Course and are seeking a one-day refresher.  This is a great way to review and learn new techniques and best practices.  We’ll spend part of the day reviewing avalanche companion rescue techniques, as well as best practices for navigating terrain […]

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 […]

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 […]

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: […]