Oregon Ski Guides
Courses Offered: Avalanche Awareness, Level 1, and Level 2
Area: Bend-Sisters-LaPine & Mt. Hood-Portland
Ullr Backcountry
Courses Offered: Avalanche Awareness and Level 1
Area: Bend-Sisters-LaPine
SWS Mountain Guides
Courses Offered: Level 1, Level 2, Avalanche Rescue, and Professional Level 1
Area: Diamond Lake & Mt. Shasta
Three Sisters Backcountry
Courses Offered: Level 1 and Level 2
Area: Bend-Sisters-LaPine
Central Oregon Community College
Courses Offered: Avalanche Level 1, Level 2
Area: Bend-Sisters-LaPine
Know Before You Go Program
Know Before You Go is a FREE basic avalanche awareness presentation aimed at highlighting introductory concepts and tools for traveling in avalanche terrain.
Learn about the destructive power of avalanches, safety equipment, how people get in trouble, and the basics of how to avoid them. In line with COAC’s mission of increasing avalanche awareness and safety in Central Oregon, this presentation will provide a good foundation for learning about backcountry travel or is an excellent refresher for more experienced backcountry users. For details please visit our class schedule.