Know Before You Go

Between Evergreens 2843 NW Lolo Dr Suite 110, Bend, OR

Know Before You Go is a FREE basic avalanche awareness presentation aimed at highlighting introductory concepts and tools for traveling in avalanche terrain. No matter your backcountry experience level all are welcome to attend! Learn about the destructive power of avalanches, safety equipment, how people get in trouble, and the basics of how to avoid […]

Beacon & Eggs Bash

Wanoga Sno-Park

Refresh your avalanche search and rescue skills with COAC forecasters on Saturday, Dec. 7! This will be on-the-snow and hands-on practice from the savviest snow folks in town that will benefit you whether you’re a novice or an expert. COAC forecasters will walk you through signal search, coarse search, fine search, probing, and shoveling. Have questions on how […]

$50

Meet Your Forecasters at LOGE!

LOGE 19221 SW Century Dr., Bend, OR

It’s a job that requires long hours and early mornings, dedication, and it is weighted with a high-stakes responsibility — of course, it doesn’t hurt that part of the job description is backcountry skiing on many of our beloved Central Oregon mountains and peaks. We’re talking about COAC’s forecasters! Interested in learning more about what […]

2025 VertFest at Mt. Bachelor

Mt. Bachelor 13000 SW Century Dr, Bend, OR, United States

SAVE THE DATE!!! COAC's VertFest will be held at Mt. Bachelor on Sunday, February 09, 2025 in cooperation with Mt. Bachelor. The Mt. Bachelor VertFest race is challenging but is meant to be fun as well. Participants will include everything from the superhuman SkiMo racers (man those guys/gals are fast) to recreational backcountry enthusiasts out in […]