The Bend Snow & Avalanche Workshop is back in action this fall with in-person and virtual options! Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 12th, 8:00 a.m. - 1:55 p.m. PST. Get snow season ready with speakers from around the country touching on topics from risk and decision making, to traveling safely through the backcountry, to […]
Pine Mountain Sport's Powderhound Preview & Fundraiser is slated to return on Wednesday, Nov. 16 to the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend. The Powderhound Preview & Fundraiser is Central Oregon’s winter film festival that’s comprised entirely of local skiers and boarders and their films and slideshows. Show Time: Doors at 6PM, Show Starts at 7PM. […]
Mark your calendars friends! J DUB is kicking off the shredding season in throwback grunge era 90's fashion with a WINTER KICKOFF PARTY *fingers crossed* TWO DAYS before Mt. Bachelor's opening day! They have loads of raffles and giveaways to help benefit Central Oregon Avalanche Center. Thanks to @powder_house @skjersaas @pinemountainsports @blackdiamond and @blackstrap for all the goodies! Dress in […]
Know Before You Go is a FREE basic avalanche awareness presentation aimed at highlighting introductory concepts and tools for traveling in avalanche terrain. Learn about the destructive power of avalanches, safety equipment, how people get in trouble, and the basics of how to avoid them. In line with COAC’s mission of increasing avalanche awareness and […]
Know Before You Go is a FREE basic avalanche awareness presentation aimed at highlighting introductory concepts and tools for traveling in avalanche terrain. Learn about the destructive power of avalanches, safety equipment, how people get in trouble, and the basics of how to avoid them. In line with COAC’s mission of increasing avalanche awareness and […]
Fresh Tracks is back IN-PERSON this season at 10 Barrel Brewing East Side Bend and we are stoked! This is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year, so come by after a day of riding and join us for good times on Saturday, January 28. Tickets will go on sale soon and are $40 […]
This informational event will cover the ins and outs of ski touring, fitness touring, skimo and splitboarding. We will cover things like gear, how to use everything, what to wear, what to prepare for and more! The Clinic will offer tips, tricks and information about ski touring that will directly help you achieve your goals […]
Know Before You Go is a FREE basic avalanche awareness presentation aimed at highlighting introductory concepts and tools for traveling in avalanche terrain. Learn about the destructive power of avalanches, safety equipment, how people get in trouble, and the basics of how to avoid them. In line with COAC’s mission of increasing avalanche awareness and […]
It’s a job that requires long hours and early mornings, dedication, and it is weighted with a high-stakes responsibility — of course, it doesn’t hurt that part of the job description is backcountry skiing on many of our beloved Central Oregon mountains and peaks. We’re talking about COAC’s forecasters! Interested in hearing a recap of […]
The Bend Snow & Avalanche Workshop is back in action this fall with in-person and virtual options! Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 4th, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. PST. We'll keep a good thing going with an afterparty at Deschutes Brewery Tasting Room at 6 p.m.! Those 21+ who attend Bend SAW in-person, will […]
Know Before You Go is a FREE basic avalanche awareness presentation aimed at highlighting introductory concepts and tools for traveling in avalanche terrain. Learn about the destructive power of avalanches, safety equipment, how people get in trouble, and the basics of how to avoid them. In line with COAC’s mission of increasing avalanche awareness and […]
We're excited for our favorite movie night of the season with Salomon to watch their latest and greatest ski and ride films! We'll be having a sweet raffle with proceeds benefiting 7-day forecasting. Come grab a beer, enjoy the films, support COAC and pray for snow!