Friends, join us tonight at the Deschutes Brewery Public House in downtown Bend for Pint Night!

We’ll be there from 5-7 PM—stop by, say hi, and grab a beer. 🍻

$1 from every beer sold on Tuesdays in March will go toward supporting COAC, your local, community-funded nonprofit!

Inside the Forecast: A COAC Members' Series

January 27 • February 24 • March 30 (UPDATED DATE)

Join COAC Lead Forecaster Gabe Coler for a member-exclusive virtual series exploring what he’s seeing in the Central Oregon snowpack throughout the season.

Each session will focus on current conditions, so specific topics will be tailored closer to each date. Discussions may include:

• Route planning with specific avalanche hazards in mind
• Weather resources and how to interpret them
• Key factors contributing to current avalanche problems
• Open Q&A and discussion

This is a virtual event. A Zoom link will be emailed to COAC members in advance of each session.

Not a COAC member yet? Become a member and support your local avalanche center.

SAVE THE DATE - BEND SAW HAPPENING 11/07/26

The Bend Snow & Avalanche Workshop is happening Saturday, November 7th, at Central Oregon Community College’s Wille Hall.

Get ready for snow season with engaging presentations from experts across North America! We’ll cover a range of important topics—from risk management and decision-making to safe backcountry travel, snow science, and the human factors that influence our choices in the mountains. Whether you’re new to the backcountry or a seasoned traveler, you’ll come away with valuable tools, insights, and knowledge to help you stay safe this winter.

COAC Members, be sure to login in to your account at the time of checkout to receive a discount on your ticket, thank you for being a member!