Upcoming Classes & Events

Know Before You Go — Avalanche Awareness with COAC Lead Forecaster Gabe Coler

📅 Saturday, December 13 | 🕡 1 p.m. | 📍 Central Cascades Fire & EMS Station, hosted by Walker Rim Riders Snowmobile Club

FREE Event

Join Gabe Coler, lead forecaster with the Central Oregon Avalanche Center (COAC), for Know Before You Go (KBYG) — a free, introduction to avalanche awareness and safe mountain travel. The presentation will last about 1–1.5 hours, with plenty of time for questions. This is a FREE event, and everyone is welcome to join!

This engaging presentation is designed for anyone who spends time in the backcountry during winter — from beginners to seasoned adventurers. You’ll learn the basics of:

• Where avalanches occur
• Different types of avalanches
• Some causes of avalanches
• What resources are available to you
• How to minimize risk

No heavy science, no scare tactics, and no formulas to memorize — just straightforward information to help you make smarter decisions in avalanche terrain.

Whether you’re new to the backcountry or a seasoned backcountry traveler, KBYG offers fresh insights and reminders to keep your skills sharp for the season ahead.

SAVE THE DATE – SUNDAY, FEB. 8 AT MT. BACHELOR!