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COAC Membership

COAC Membership

$50.00 USD
$50.00 USD
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Join the community that stays on top of the snow!  Help COAC empower the backcountry community to make informed decisions by providing avalanche forecasting, observations, and education.

Member Level

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Paulina members and above choose one thank-you gift from their level or any level below. See the table below for what's included at each level.
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MembershipLevels & Benefits

Every level is named for a Central Oregon peak, from Tumalo to South Sister.

Tumalo
7,775 ft
$50
Paulina
7,984 ft
$100
Bachelor
9,065 ft
$250
Broken Top
9,175 ft
$500
South Sister
10,358 ft
$1,250
Discounts to Bend SAW & Vertfest
Partner discounts from Rocky Talkies and Kitworks
Members-only Inside the Forecast webinars
COAC member sticker
MEMBER GIFT: CHOOSE ONE
COAC T-shirt or hat Not included
COAC sweatshirt Not included Not included
COAC 55L Gear Tote by Kitworks Not included Not included Not included
A day of skiing with a COAC forecaster and a local guide partner Not included Not included Not included Not included

MembershipLevels & Benefits

Every level is named for a Central Oregon peak, from Tumalo to South Sister.

Every member gets

  • Discounts to Bend SAW & Vertfest
  • Partner discounts from Rocky Talkies and Kitworks
  • Members-only Inside the Forecast webinars
  • COAC member sticker

Tumalo

7,775 ft
$50

All member benefits above.

Paulina

7,984 ft
$100

All member benefits, plus your choice of one gift:

  • COAC T-shirt or hat

Bachelor

9,065 ft
$250

All member benefits, plus your choice of one gift:

  • COAC T-shirt or hat
  • COAC sweatshirt

Broken Top

9,175 ft
$500

All member benefits, plus your choice of one gift:

  • COAC T-shirt or hat
  • COAC sweatshirt
  • COAC 55L Gear Tote by Kitworks

South Sister

10,358 ft
$1,250

All member benefits, plus your choice of one gift:

  • A day of skiing with a COAC forecaster and a local guide partner
  • Or any gift from a lower level

Paulina members and above choose one gift from their level or any level below. Every membership supports 7-day-a-week avalanche forecasting for the Central Cascades and Newberry.

Membership Benefits

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Exclusive Event Discounts

Get discounted tickets to the Annual Bend SAW (Snow & Avalanche Workshop) and discounted entry to the Annual Vertfest Event - Central Oregon's premier backcountry and avalanche safety gatherings.

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Rocky Talkies Discount

Save 20% on Rocky Talkies communication equipment. Login to your member account with the email you used to purchase your membership to view exclusive purchase instructions.

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Kitworks Discount

Save 15% on Kitworks Gear Management Solutions. Login to your member account with the email you used to purchase your membership to view exclusive purchase instructions.

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Ski with a Forecaster (South Sister Members)

Spend a day in the backcountry with a COAC forecaster. Trips run with our partners Timberline Mountain Guides in Mt. Bachelor's Common Corridor and Three Sisters Backcountry on Tam McArthur Rim. A COAC board member comes along to answer questions about how the avalanche center works. Each trip is limited to four members.

2027 Trip Dates:

  • Saturday, January 23 with Timberline Mountain Guides
  • Saturday, February 20 with Three Sisters Backcountry
  • Thursday, March 11 with Timberline Mountain Guides
  • Saturday, April 10 with Three Sisters Backcountry


Spots are filled on a first come, first assigned basis. When you join at the South Sister level, a member of our team will contact you to schedule your trip. If your preferred date is full, we'll offer another date, or you can choose any other member gift instead.

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Inside the Forecast Webinar
Webinar Dates: 2027 Dates TBD

Members-only webinar with COAC Forecast Team, offering a deeper look at current Central Oregon snowpack and avalanche conditions throughout the season.

Login to your member account with the email you used to purchase your membership to view the webinar link.

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Daily Forecast Support

Your membership directly supports 7-day-a-week avalanche forecasting operations, ensuring you have reliable safety information every day of the season.

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Community Impact

Join a community of backcountry enthusiasts dedicated to avalanche safety. Your membership helps fund education programs and keeps Central Oregon's mountains safer for everyone.