MOTORIZED Avalanche Science ASG2 (old REC1+) – Jan 19-21, 2024 at McCall
Avalanche Science REC1+ course includes 3 field days, 4 hours of interactive classroom, and 8 hours of online material. The REC1+ course includes Avalanche Level 1 and the Rescue modules. Prerequisite: Own and know how to operate a snowmobile or snow-bike. Pre-course material: 2-hour online Course Format: 3 days of fieldwork and backcountry ski touring at Mores Creek Summit, […]
ASG2 Jan 19-21, 2024 – Brundage Ski Resort [Replaces REC1+]
THE COURSE VENUE IS IN BRUNDAGE SKI RESORT Avalanche Science ASG2 course includes 3 field days, 4 hours of interactive classroom, and 8 hours of online material. Prerequisite: Able to ski deep powder snow and familiar with ski touring (on skis or split-board). Ski tour 3 consecutive days for a cumulative up to a total of […]
Pint Night to benefit the FPAC
Salmon River Brewery 411 Railroad Ave, McCall, ID, United StatesJoin us at Salmon River Brew Pub for Pint Night. That's where $1 from each of your beers goes to the Friends, and from there to the PAC to support all the things we do. Education, forecasts, equipment for the forecasters. Friends board members will be there to share stickers, take memberships, and raffle off […]
IDPR Avalanche Awareness Boise – Dennis Dillon Powersports, Boise
This is part one of two presentations in our avalanche safety education programs. Attendance to this awareness presentation is required to attend the companion rescue clinic field training. Since avalanches are the number one cause of snowmobile fatalities in the west, the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation is presenting this free snowmobile based Avalanche Awareness […]
Women’s Avalanche Awareness at Tamarack Resort
Tamarack Resort 311 Village Drive, Tamarack, ID, United StatesWOMEN'S AVALANCHE COURSE Starting:Sunday, Jan 21 2024 at 9:00AMEnding:Sunday, Jan 21 2024 at 2:00PMJoin us for a women's avalanche course and learn about safety in the backcountry from local experts. Bring your own avalanche gear or some demos will be provided in order to learn how to use gear like probes and beacons. Register Here
McCall Snowmobile AIARE Level 1
In this AIARE Level 1 you will learn how to prepare for a backcountry trip, understand basic decision making in the field, and learn rescue techniques. We are stoked that you're interested in expanding your avalanche knowledge and we want to prepare everyone so that the course runs smoothly and is most beneficial. Although there is […]
ASG3 Feb 1-4, 2024 – Brundage Ski Resort [Replaces REC2+]
The ASG3 is a comprehensive preparatory course for backcountry leaders and aspirant guides. Course space is limited to 6 participants. Prerequisite: Completed ASG2, REC1+, or equivalent. Able to ski powder snow and familiar with ski touring (on skis or split-board). Ski tour 4 consecutive days for a cumulative total of up to 8,000 vertical feet. Pre-course material: 2-hour online […]
Payette Powder Guides Yurt Based AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course
*This class is based out of the yurt at the top of Lick Creek Summit This course provides 24 hours of education over a three day period. We will focus on avalanche terrain identification, learn and practice safe travel techniques, practice rescue scenarios, monitor changes in the snowpack while traveling in the backcountry, learn to […]
State of the Snowpack at Toll Station Pizza in McCall
Toll Station Pizza 411 Railroad Avenue, McCall, United StatesState of the Snowpack at Toll Station Pizza in McCall February 1 - 6pm - 8pm Come find out what is going on in the snowpack with the PAC forecasters. Just how bad/good is it our there? Dave and Karlene Petty, owners of Toll Station, are great supporters of the PAC. Support them and order […]
MOTORIZED Avalanche Science ASG2 (old REC1+) – Feb 9-11, 2024 at Cambridge
Avalanche Science REC1+ course includes 3 field days, 4 hours of interactive classroom, and 8 hours of online material. The REC1+ course includes Avalanche Level 1 and the Rescue modules. Prerequisite: Own and know how to operate a snowmobile or snow-bike. Pre-course material: 2-hour online Course Format: 3 days of fieldwork and backcountry ski touring at Hitt Mountains, Cambridge, […]
IDPR Avalanche Awareness and Companion Rescue
This is part two of two presentations in our avalanche safety education programs. Attendance to our awareness presentation is required to attend the companion rescue clinic field training. Since avalanches are the number one cause of snowmobile fatalities in the west, the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation is presenting a free Snowmobile based Avalanche Awareness […]
Avalanche Awareness Field Session at Brundage Mountain
Brundage 3890 Goose Lake Rd, McCall, ID, United StatesThis course will begin with a brief discussion on planning and safe practices followed with a field day at Brundage Mountain Resort covering avalanche safety and rescue principles, this course is limited to 10 students. For registration and additional information email JP at [email protected].
FPAC End of Year SHEBANG!
Toll Station Pizza 411 Railroad Avenue, McCall, United StatesWhere: Toll Station Pizza When: April 5 at 5:30pm What: Huge Raffle, Online Auction items(lots of good ones), Season Wrap up featuring PAC Forecaster Kevin Studley and a pizza and salad buffet for $20
Support the PAC on Idaho Gives!
Ponderosa Center Ludwig Terrace 1121 East Lake Street, McCall, ID, United StatesThe Friends of the Payette Avalanche Center are participating in Idaho Gives for the first time since 2021. Take a look at our giving page, along with all the other great local nonprofits in our area and across the state. FPAC, along with 30 other Valley County non-profits, will have a booth at this year's […]
Mike Duffy Avi Awareness at Mile High Power Sports
Mile High Power Sports 13924 HY-55, McCall, United StatesMike Duffy is an avalanche instructor with the Silverton Avalanche School, American Avalanche Association, and Avalanche1.com. He provides professional avalanche instruction for motorized recreationists nationwide. This is a great opportunity to learn the basics from the best.
Salmon River Brewpub Pint Night benefiting FPAC
Salmon River Brewery 411 Railroad Ave, McCall, ID, United StatesJoin us at Salmon River Brew Pub for another Pint Night. That’s where $1 from each of your beers goes to the Friends, and from there to the PAC to support all the things we do. Education, forecasts, equipment for the forecasters. FPAC board members will be there to share stickers, take memberships, and raffle […]
Mac&Cheese dinner and season FPAC season opener at Cougar Dave’s to benefit the FPAC
Cougar Dave's Food and Spirits 263 Main Street, Donnelly, United StatesJoin us at Cougar Dave's in Donnelly for our season opening event. $25 gets you a great Mac & Cheese buffet, two drink tickets (draft beer or well drinks or wine), with everything on the side so vegetarians can make their own mac & cheese bowl. Half the proceeds go to the FPAC to support […]
State of the Snowpack at Gravity Sports in McCall
Gravity Sports 200 Jacob Street, McCall, ID, United StatesGravity Sports State of the Snowpack #1 and "What's In Your Pack?" December 20, 2024 - 6:15pm- 8:15pm Come find out what is going on in the snowpack with the PAC forecasters. We will also tackle the perennial questions, "What's in your pack"? "Am I carrying too much gear?" And "How come your pack is […]
State of the Snowpack at Broken Horn in McCall
Broken Horn Brewary 201 S Mission St, McCall, United StatesState of the Snowpack at Broken Horn Brewpub in McCall January 10 - 6pm - 8pm Come find out what is going on in the snowpack with the PAC forecasters. Just how bad/good is it our there? Broken Horn is a fun, family friendly supporter of the PAC. Support them and order some food and/or […]
Women’s Avalanche Awareness at Tamarack Resort
Tamarack Resort 311 Village Drive, Tamarack, ID, United StatesWOMEN'S AVALANCHE COURSE Starting:Sunday, Jan 19 2025 at 9:00AM Ending:Sunday, Jan 19 2025 at 2:00PMJoin us for a women's avalanche course and learn about safety in the backcountry from local experts. Bring your own avalanche gear or some demos will be provided in order to learn how to use gear like probes and beacons. Register […]
Casa Rosa Pint Night benefiting FPAC(Cancelled)
Casa Rosa Wine Bar and Tapas 375 Main Street, Donnelly, United StatesSorry, this event has been cancelled. We will see you at Palooza Basecamp on February 6.
State of the Snowpack at Palooza Basecamp & Eatery in Cascade
Palooza Basecamp 112 N Main, Cascade, ID, United StatesState of the Snowpack at Palooza Basecamp & Eatery in Cascade February 6 - 6pm - 8pm Come find out what is going on in the snowpack with the PAC forecasters. Just how bad/good is it our there? Support the avalanche center and enjoy some great food!
State of the Snowpack at Foresters in McCall
Forester's Bar 304 E. Lake St, McCall, ID, United StatesState of the Snowpack at Foresters in McCall February 27 - 6pm - 8pm Come find out what is going on in the snowpack with the PAC forecasters. Just how bad/good is it our there? Forester's is a long time supporter of the PAC. Support them and order some their most excellent beer and well […]
Brundage/Stable Mtn Motorized AIARE Level 1
Brundage 3890 Goose Lake Rd, McCall, ID, United StatesThe AIARE Level 1 Motorized Avalanche Course is a comprehensive introduction to avalanche safety for snowmobilers and motorized backcountry riders. This course provides essential decision-making tools to assess and manage avalanche risk while traveling in winter terrain. Through a mix of classroom learning and hands-on field exercises, participants will develop skills in terrain evaluation, snowpack assessment, […]
Backcountry Essentials with Treone Cooley ASG1 Avalanche Course
Brundage 3890 Goose Lake Rd, McCall, ID, United StatesASG1 Backcountry Essentials with Treone Cooley in McCall/Brundage - March 1-2, 2025 taught by Avalanche Science Venue: McCall/Brundage Target Participants: First-time backcountry skiers or with limited experience. Content: Introduction to Backcountry Touring 2-Day Companion Rescue fundamentals and practice Backcountry protocols and rituals. Identification of avalanche terrain. Pre-course material: 2-hour online Course Format: Limited Space: 6 […]
Avalanche Speaker Series March 6
White Dog Brewery 705 W Fulton Street, Boise, ID, United StatesThursday March 6th 6:30-8pm at White Dog Brewery in Boise. IMSRU is presenting on: what happens when you call for help or hit the S.O.S button. Thursday March 13th 6:30-8pm at White Dog Brewery in Boise. Scott Savage is presenting on Fire and the Effects on the Snowpack.
Avalanche Speaker Series March 13 The Effects of Wildfire on Avalanche Terrain
White Dog Brewery 705 W Fulton Street, Boise, ID, United StatesJoin the Sawtooth Avalanche Center's Scott Savage for a presentation on how fires impact the terrain component of the avalanche equation. With south central Idaho's impressive fire seasons in recent years, as well as a long history of fire, it is important to know how fire expands and creates avalanche terrain
Pint Night to benefit the FPAC at SRB
Salmon River Brewery 411 Railroad Ave, McCall, ID, United StatesJoin us at Salmon River Brew Pub for Pint Night. That's where $1 from each of your beers goes to the Friends, and from there to the PAC to support all the things we do. Education, forecasts, equipment for the forecasters. Friends board members will be there to share stickers, take memberships, hear your stoke […]
FPAC End of Season Shebang
Toll Station Pizza 411 Railroad Avenue, McCall, United StatesLast call to show your support for our local avalanche center! Please join us for an evening of raffle prizes, education and a full buffet of pizza and appetizers. Toll Station Pizza has for years been a great supporter of the PAC. $25 includes dinner and 2 drink tickets! It's the best deal in town. […]