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About Avalanche
Avalanche.org connects the public to vital avalanche information and education in the United States. It offers resources such as real-time avalanche conditions, educational courses, and a searchable database of avalanche accidents.
Learn about avalanche safety and take courses to travel safely in avalanche terrain.
What You Can Do
- Access real-time avalanche conditions
- Enroll in avalanche safety courses
- Search the U.S. avalanche accident database
- Understand the North American Avalanche Danger Scale
- Report an avalanche accident
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of courses does Avalanche.org offer?
Avalanche.org offers courses on avalanche safety and risk management, following the American Avalanche Association curriculum.
How can I find avalanche conditions in my area?
You can access real-time avalanche conditions through the site, which consolidates data from professional forecast centers.
Is there a way to report an avalanche accident?
Yes, the site provides a feature to report avalanche accidents and access a database of historical incidents.
What is the North American Avalanche Danger Scale?
It is a tool used by avalanche forecasters to communicate the potential for avalanches to cause harm to backcountry travelers.
Who sponsors Avalanche.org?
Avalanche.org is a partnership between the American Avalanche Association and the U.S. Forest Service National Avalanche Center.