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 […]
Pint Night 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 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 […]
State of the Snowpack at Gravity Sports in McCall
Gravity Sports 290 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 […]
Casa Rosa Pint Night benefiting FPAC
Casa Rosa Wine Bar and Tapas 375 Main Street, Donnelly, United StatesJoin us at The Casa Rosa Wine Bar and Tapas for another Pint Night. That’s where $1 from each of your drinks 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 […]