Intro to Avalanche Awareness
The Friends of the Payette Avalanche Center (the “PAC”) will offer a free Introduction to Avalanche Safety Class on January 23, starting at 9am, at the Little Ski Hill. The class will be limited to 12 students, who should expect mask use, social distancing and other pandemic safety protocols. To register, email [email protected] Though the […]
2021 Virtual Silent Auction Fundraiser
This is our major fundraiser for the 2021 season. In lieu of holding an in person event, we are having a silent auction that begins February 14 and will run all week with final bids closing at 9 pm on Saturday February 20th. Our fundraising goal is $5000. This will go to additional forecasts in […]
Youth specific Level 1 Avalanche course
The Friends of the Payette Avalanche Center, McCall Winter Sports Club, Brundage Mountain Resort, and 705 Backcountry Ski Patrol are offering a Level 1 Avalanche Course for High School students. There is a limit of 20 students. Registration is through the Friends of the Payette Avalanche Center. Registration ends December 1. Fees will […]
Season Kick off event and Beacon Park opening
Join us in our season kickoff event at the Little Ski Hill on Tuesday December 21st! The BCA beacon training park will be up and running. There will be beer, beacon search games, and good times! This is a fundraising event to raise money to continue maintenance on the beacon park. See you all there!
AIARE Avalanche Rescue – PPG
1-day Avalanche Rescue course provided by Payette Powder Guides.
AIARE Level 2 Avalanche + Rescue Course – PPG
4-day AIARE Level 2 Avalanche Course + Rescue Course provided by Payette Powder Guides.
AIARE Avalanche Rescue – PPG
1-day Avalanche Rescue course provided by Payette Powder Guides.
A3 Motorized Level 1 Course – SV Guides
The Motorized Level 1 is a 3 day course that provides an introduction to avalanche risk management for motorized users. Class is put on by Sun Valley Guides.
AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course – PPG
3-day AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course provided by Payette Powder Guides.
Women’s Only AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course – PPG
Women's Only 3-day AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course provided by Payette Powder Guides.
AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course – Boise
3-day AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course provided by Sawtooth Mountain Guides.
Level 2 Avalanche Class with 705 Backcountry
705 Backcountry ski patrol is offering a Level 2 avalanche class this winter. Three meetings will be held on line and the field portion includes 3 weekends all of which are required. Field dates and location are as follows Jan 28- 30 Brundage Mtn Resort Feb 11-13 - Soldier Mtn or Pebble creek depending on snow conditions […]
Free Webinars presented by BRASS (Bryce and Ronnie Athlete Snow Safety)
The free 2022-23 BRASS 101 program is an excellent snow safety refresher before the upcoming season. It is all new, featuring the updated Know Before You Go program, premiered in October, 2022. It contains all new videos and innovative teaching tools to help students better understand the hidden dangers present in the backcountry. BRASS 101 is a […]
AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course-Decision making in Avalanche Terrain provided by Payette Powder Guides
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 make and record appropriate field observations, and practice developing a trip plan and choosing appropriate […]
AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course-Decision Making in Avalanche Terrain provided by Payette Powder Guides
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 make and record appropriate field observations, and practice developing a trip plan and choosing appropriate […]
AIARE Avalanche Rescue from Payette Powder Guides
This is a one-day stand alone course that is intended to be retaken on a regular basis in order to keep abreast of best practices in rescue techniques and gear. New participants will learn the basics of companion rescue, while experienced participants will expand their skill set with advanced topics and realistic scenario practice to […]
AIARE Level 2 Yurt based Avalanche Course-Evaluating Snow Stability & Avalanche Hazard provided by Payette Powder Guides
This 4 day course provides backcountry leaders the opportunity to advance their avalanche knowledge and decision making skills. This course builds from the introductory avalanche hazard management model introduced in the AIARE Level 1 and adds to it the evaluation of factors critical to stability evaluation. It will also help build a framework for hazard […]
Youth Level 1 avalanche class
To register by November 25th 2022, contact McCall Winter Sports Club course dates-Zoom lectures Dec 19, 21, 26, 28 and Field dates December 29 and 30th 2022. cost is $110.00
Level 1 Avalanche Class provided by 705 Backcountry Ski Patrol and Payette Lakes Ski Patrol
To register by November 25th 2022, email [email protected] or call Eric at 509-220-4712 course dates are Zoom lectures December 19, 21, 26, 28 and Field dates January 6, 7, and 8th 2023 in Valley county Cost is $200.00
AIARE Avalanche Rescue Course provided by Payette Powder Guides
This is a one-day stand alone course that is intended to be retaken on a regular basis in order to keep abreast of best practices in rescue techniques and gear. New participants will learn the basics of companion rescue, while experienced participants will expand their skill set with advanced topics and realistic scenario practice to […]
PINT NIGHT with Michael Ackerman, Executive Director of the Silverton Avalanche School
Join the Friends of the Payette Avalanche Center (FPAC) on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 6PM at Salmon River Brewery. PINT NIGHT FUNDRAISER for the FPAC! An interactive evening with Michael Ackerman "Ack"(@splitboardinghermit). Ack is a professional educator, adventurer and leader of the nation’s oldest snow safety and avalanche school, Silverton Avalanche School. Ack will be leading […]
AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course-Decision Making in Avalanche Terrain provided by Payette Powder Guides
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 make and record appropriate field observations, and practice developing a trip plan and choosing appropriate […]
Level 2 Avalanche Class provided by 705 Backcountry Patrol and Payette Lakes Ski Patrol
To register by December 25th, contact Eric Geisler by [email protected] or call 509-220-4712 Course dates Zoom lecture January 23, 25, 30, February 1st 2023 Field dates February 3, 4, 5th @ Soldier Mtn and March 10, 11, 12th in Valley County. Cost is $435.00
Womens Only AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Class-Decision Making in Avalanche Terrain provided by Payette Powder Guides
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 make and record appropriate field observations, and practice developing a trip plan and choosing appropriate […]
Friends of the PAC fundraiser during Winter Carnival!
Ponderosa Center Ludwig Terrace 1121 East Lake Street, McCall, ID, United StatesJoin us for this season’s fundraiser at a NEW location and time! We’ve reserved the Ponderosa Center Terrace downtown Saturday afternoon and evening, January 28th, the first weekend of Winter Carnival. Tentative plans are to have live music with local bands starting at 4pm with Shawn Tracy until 5:30, then our forecasters providing a season state-of-the-snowpack update, […]
AIARE Level 1-Yurt based and Rescue course provided by Payette Powder Guides
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 make and record appropriate field observations, and practice developing a trip plan and choosing appropriate […]
IDPR Avalanche Awareness in Cascade
This class is held at the Valley County Rec Patrol Building in Cascade. 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 […]
IDPR Avalanche Companion Rescue in Cascade
This course is held at the West Mountain Snow Parking lot (Anderson Creek) in Cascade. 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, […]
PAC end of the season event
Join the Friends of the Payette Avalanche Center next Friday, April 7th at Toll Station Pizza at 5 pm for a State of the Snowpack update and discussion of springtime hazards. April 8th will be the last regular forecast of the season but with an abundance of snow on the ground, you can look forward […]