Sign up Here The AIARE 2 is a three-day/24-hour course that provides backcountry travelers an opportunity to advance their decision making skills in more complicated situations such as being a leader within a small travel group, traveling in more complicated terrain, and/or developing a travel plan where resources are scarce. This course will be a […]

Join WAC avalanche forecaster Michael Hatch for a Free avalanche awareness presentation at Whitman College.  All user groups, motorized and human-powered are encouraged to attend.   6:00 PM at the Olin Auditorium at Whitman College.

Join us at the Winding Waters Boathouse in Joseph, OR 6 PM for a free moto-specific awareness presentation. Matt Callahan from the Pendelton National Weather Service will join us to chat about the upcoming winter and weather tools that we could find useful. Bring your avalanche transceiver, shovel, and probe as we practice our trailhead […]

Join us for a free avalanche awareness presentation given by WAC Forecasters at Blue Mountain Outfitters. This will be an interactive event so bring your avalanche transceiver, shovel, and probe. We'll have extras for those who don't own these items. This 1.5-hour class is a great refresher or intro to avalanches and rescue. Sponsored by […]

Join WAC Forecasters for a free Avalanche Awareness Presentation. Bring your avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe as this will be an interactive event. We'll have extras if you don't own these items. This is a great refresher or intro on avalanches and companion rescue. Sponsored by Barley Browns.

Join us at the Trailhead in Baker City for a free avalanche awareness presentation given by WAC Forecasters. Bring your avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe as this will be an interactive event. This is a great refresher or intro to avalanches and companion rescue. Sponsored by The Trailhead.

AIARE Level 1 Course, based out of the Buck Creek Yurt, operated by Eagle Cap Mountain Guides.  Students are required to arrive in La Grande by noon on Jan 5, and will then caravan to the trailhead utilized by ECMG, near Union, OR.  Participants will be transported to the yurt, and spend two nights there.  […]

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 […]

AIARE Level 1 Course, based out of the Buck Creek Yurt, operated by Eagle Cap Mountain Guides.  Students are required to arrive in La Grande by noon on Jan 12, and will then caravan to the trailhead utilized by ECMG, near Union, OR.  Participants will be transported to the yurt, and spend two nights there.  […]

The AIARE 2 is a three-day course for those who have taken AIARE 1 and Avalanche Rescue and have had at least a year of backcountry travel experience between courses. The AIARE 2 provides backcountry leaders the opportunity to advance their avalanche knowledge and decision-making skills by applying their skills to new terrain and situations.  […]

AIARE Avalanche Rescue is a one-day stand alone course that is intended to be retaken on a regular basis in order to keep abreast of best practices in rescue techniques and gear. New participants will learn the basics of companion rescue, while returning participants will expand their skill set with advanced topics and realistic scenario […]

What: New for this winter the WAC is teaming up with local outfitter Eagle Cap Mountain Guides to offer a hut-based AIARE Level 2 Course combined with a companion rescue course.  Participants will need to arrive at the Eagle Cap Mountain Guides headquarters by 7:30 am on Friday the 19th.  This course is a hybrid design with pre-course […]

January 20-21 in the Western Wallowas near La Grande. Field sessions will take place over 2-days from the Catherine Creek Creek sno-park. 6:1 student-to-instructor ratio Motorized AIARE Level 1 is a 3 day / 24 hour avalanche course specifically designed for snowmobilers and snow bikers focused on decision making in the backcountry. Participants will receive […]

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 […]

Motorized AIARE Level 1 is a 3 day / 24 hour avalanche course specifically designed for snowmobilers and snow bikers focused on decision making in the backcountry. Participants will receive online pre-course learning that will take around 8-hours to complete.  A week before the course there will be a zoom session hosted by the course […]

Motorized AIARE Level 1 is a 3 day / 24 hour avalanche course specifically designed for snowmobilers and snow bikers focused on decision making in the backcountry. Participants will receive online pre-course learning that will take around 8-hours to complete.  A week before the course there will be a zoom session hosted by the course […]

The WAC is hosting a snowmobile riding clinic in Halfway, OR February 9th.  Ride with Boondockers Legends DJ Osborne, Aaron Case, and Ryan Searle.  Regardless of your skill level, these amazing instructors will elevate your riding game.  Cost is $225 per day.  You can sign up for both days.  Must be 16 years or older […]

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 […]

The WAC is hosting a snowmobile riding clinic in Halfway, OR February 10th.  Ride with Boondockers Legends DJ Osborne, Aaron Case, and Ryan Searle.  Regardless of your skill level, these amazing instructors will elevate your riding game.  Cost is $225 per day.  You can sign up for both days.  Must be at least 16 years […]

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 […]

AIARE Avalanche Rescue is a one-day stand alone course that is intended to be retaken on a regular basis in order to keep abreast of best practices in rescue techniques and gear. New participants will learn the basics of companion rescue, while returning participants will expand their skill set with advanced topics and realistic scenario […]

The AIARE 2 builds on the introductory avalanche hazard management model introduced in the AIARE 1 and adds to it the evaluation of critical hazard assessment factors. Students will describe and discuss weather, snowpack and avalanche processes, and identify how these processes relate to observations and travel within avalanche terrain. Student Learning Outcomes: Differentiate where […]

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 […]

Waitlist only 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 […]

Waitlist Only: Email rex@wallowaavalanchecenter.org New for 2025 we are offering a 3-day hut-based AIARE Level 2 Course combined with a Companion Rescue Course at the Buck Creek Hut operated by Eagle Cap Mountain Guides. Course Description The AIARE 2 is a three-day/24-hour course that allows backcountry travelers to advance their decision-making skills in more complicated situations such as […]

9 spots available Student Learning Outcomes At the end of the Avalanche Rescue course, the student should be able to: Describe what to do if they or a member of their party is caught in an avalanche. Identify and be able to use gear necessary for avalanche rescue. Set up a realistic scenario in order […]

Waitlist Only: Email Rex@wallowaavalanchecenter.org Who Should Take this Course The Avalanche Rescue Course is a one-day course aimed both at new and experienced recreational backcountry travelers and aspiring avalanche professionals. Student Learning Outcomes At the end of the Avalanche Rescue course the student should be able to: Describe what to do if they or a […]

4 spots available This course will utilize a hybrid model, in which all participants will receive online pre-course learning materials that should take around 8-hours to complete.  A Zoom session will be held before the two field sessions to answer questions about the pre-course material, cover the AIARE Framework and mapping tools.  It is imperative […]

Waitlist only-Email rex@wallowaavalanchecenter.org 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 […]

This course will utilize a hybrid model, in which all participants will receive online pre-course learning materials that should take around 8-hours to complete.  A Zoom session will be held before the two field sessions to answer questions about the pre-course material, cover the AIARE Framework and mapping tools.  It is imperative that participants put […]

The WAC is hosting a snowmobile riding clinic in Halfway, OR January 23.  Ride with Boondockers Legends Aaron Case, and Ryan Searle.  Regardless of your skill level, these amazing instructors will elevate your riding game.  We will break riders into groups with a maximum ratio of 6:1.  Cost is $250 per day.  You can sign […]

Waitlist Only-Email rex@wallowaavalanchecenter.org The WAC is hosting a snowmobile riding clinic in Halfway, OR January 24.  Ride with Boondockers Legends Aaron Case, and Ryan Searle.  Regardless of your skill level, these amazing instructors will elevate your riding game.  We will break riders into groups with a maximum ratio of 6:1.  Cost is $250 per day.  […]

Details: Jan 25-26 in Halfway, OR. Field sessions will take place over 2-days from the Cleer Creek 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 […]

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 […]