Know Before You Go — Avalanche Awareness with COAC Lead Forecaster Gabe Coler
📅 Saturday, December 13 | 🕡 1 p.m. | 📍 Central Cascades Fire & EMS Station, hosted by Walker Rim Riders Snowmobile Club
FREE Event
Join Gabe Coler, lead forecaster with the Central Oregon Avalanche Center (COAC), for Know Before You Go (KBYG) — a free, introduction to avalanche awareness and safe mountain travel. The presentation will last about 1–1.5 hours, with plenty of time for questions. This is a FREE event, and everyone is welcome to join!
This engaging presentation is designed for anyone who spends time in the backcountry during winter — from beginners to seasoned adventurers. You’ll learn the basics of:
- Where avalanches occur
- Different types of avalanches
- Some causes of avalanches
- What resources are available to you
- How to minimize risk
No heavy science, no scare tactics, and no formulas to memorize — just straightforward information to help you make smarter decisions in avalanche terrain.
Whether you’re new to the backcountry or a seasoned backcountry traveler, KBYG offers fresh insights and reminders to keep your skills sharp for the season ahead.
