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, […]

$650

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 […]

$625

Pint Night to benefit the FPAC

Salmon River Brewery 411 Railroad Ave, McCall, ID, United States

Join 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 […]

Free

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 […]

Free

Women’s Avalanche Awareness at Tamarack Resort

Tamarack Resort 311 Village Drive, Tamarack, ID, United States

WOMEN'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

$40.00

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 […]

$525

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 […]

Free

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 […]

$625

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 […]

$1100

State of the Snowpack at Toll Station Pizza in McCall

Toll Station Pizza 411 Railroad Avenue, McCall, United States

State 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 […]

Free

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, […]

$650

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 […]

Free

Avalanche Awareness Field Session at Brundage Mountain

Brundage 3890 Goose Lake Rd, McCall, ID, United States

This 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].

$40

State of the Snowpack at Broken Horn in McCall

Broken Horn Brewary 201 S Mission St, McCall, United States

March 1 2023 SOS at Broken Horn 6-8 pm State of the Snowpack and movie night at Broken Horn Brewery in McCall March 1, 2023 - 6pm- 8pm Come find out what is going on in the snowpack with the PAC forecasters.  We will have some awesome swag to give as prizes for avalanche quiz […]

Free

FPAC End of Year SHEBANG!

Toll Station Pizza 411 Railroad Avenue, McCall, United States

Where: 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 States

The 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 […]