Articles Related To: Utah Avalanche Center

Canyons Resort - Great backcountry access!

Posted by Powderhound Matt on March 16, 2012

Maximizing fun and minimizing risk in the backcountry.

Backcountry Touring in the Wasatch

Posted by Powderhound Matt on February 23, 2012

Backcountry touring along the Park City Ridge line.

Lift ticket sales benefit the Utah Avalanche Center

Posted by Ski Utah Yeti on February 7, 2012

Ski Utah and the Utah resorts have teamed up to donate discount lift tickets to benefit the Utah Avalanche Center, the folks who help keep us safe in the mountains.

Pillow Talk In Utah's Backcountry

Posted by Ride Utah on January 23, 2012

The old adage, ‘when it rains it pours’ can be flipped when it snows in Utah to read, ‘when it snows it dumps!’ With 4’ of accumulation in five days and another 12” – 14” on the way tonight, January is shaping up to be a record-breaking month in snow totals. The “million dollar storm” as it’s been referred to hit late Wednesday and will continue with a series of storms until next weekend.

First Snow of the Season and UAC Party

Posted by Powderhound Matt on September 15, 2011

Check out the forecast for elevations above 11,000 feet in the Uinta Mountains this week! What a perfect reason to celebrate at the Utah Avalanche Center Party tonight!

16" at Brighton Ski Resort w/ more on the way...

Posted by Ride Utah on March 7, 2011

Brighton Ski Resort, Powder, Utah, Ride Utah

Freeride Avalanche Summit Dec 16-17 at Snowbird

Posted by Tim on December 1, 2010

Looking for a great avalanche course that is as concise as it is informative? Sign up for the Freeride Avalanche Summit at Snowbird. Very useful information from the best in the biz.

http://www.snowbird.com/freerideavalanchesummit.html

Bambara "Snowstorm" Benefits UAC

Posted by Tim on November 8, 2010

Celebrating the onset of winter, first snowfalls and the opening of Utah's ski resorts, executive chef Nathan Powers of Bambara, a Kimpton restaurant, has created "Snowstorm" specials to benefit the Utah Avalanche Center. From Monday, November 1 through Friday, November 12, a dollar from each “Snowstorm” special will be donated to the center.

Black Diamond 17th Annual Fundraiser for the Utah Avalanche Center

Posted by Ski Utah Yeti on August 24, 2010

Black Diamond, Uinta Brewing Company, Redwood Creek Wines and the
Friends of the Utah Avalanche Center are once again teaming up to
present the annual pre-season fundraiser bash complete with Mexican
food, beer & wine, the live tunes of Herban Empire, good people and a
great cause. There will also be the legendary silent auction to support
the UAC and hook you up with gear as well as grand giveaways for those
who purchase an advance ticket.

Freeride Avalanche Summit Dec. 18th - 17th

Posted by Ski Utah Yeti on December 11, 2009

Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort and the Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) are partnering to offer the first annual Freeride Avalanche Summit, Dec. 17-18. The two-day clinic targets advance and expert skiers and riders who want practical and professional instruction on avalanche awareness, safety and rescue.

Canyons Sports Free Avalanche Awareness Classes and BREW*

Posted by Ski Utah Yeti on December 2, 2009

Come on out to Canyon Sports free Avalanche Awareness Classes and the 2nd Annual BREW*SKI Fundraiser for the Utah Avalanche Center.

Logan Utah Pray for Snow Party and UAC Fundraiser

Posted by Ski Utah Yeti on December 1, 2009

Come join the Friends of the Utah Avalanche Center for an social and informative evening. There will be a silent auction, raffle, light fare, music, slide show by Toby Weed, and much more. Tickets are $20 and will be available for purchase at the USU ORC and the Trailhead. Come show your support for the local avalanche forecasting and education programs.

Avalanche Awareness Lectures in Park City to Benefit Forecasting Center

Posted by Ski Utah Yeti on November 24, 2009

A pair of upcoming Avalanche Awareness Lectures in Park City will not only educate the snowriding public, but also benefit the Friends of the Utah Avalanche Center.

2nd Annual 2009 Utah Snow & Avalanche Workshop

Posted by Tim on October 20, 2009

Inspired by the International Snow Safety Workshop (ISSW), USAW brings Utah’s snow and avalanche community together to share local knowledge and history and learn about emerging best practices. This professional development seminar taps into the vast avalanche knowledge we have in our own local avalanche community. You’ll hear about historic avalanche events and new innovations from avalanche forecasters, ski patrollers, snow scientists, UDOT avalanche professionals, search & rescue personnel, mountain guides, ski industry manufacturers, backcountry skiers & snowboarders, snowmobilers, avalanche scholars, and more.

16th Annual Utah Avalanche Center Fundraising Party

Posted by Tim on September 3, 2009

Black Diamond, Uinta Brewing Company, and The Friends of the Utah Avalanche Center invite you to an evening of music, dancing, mexican food, and a silent auction. This is a great party and all proceeds go to helping keep backcountry users on top of the snow, not buried under it.

Practice Makes Perfect

Posted by Tim on February 11, 2009

The latest from the UAC

Posted by Eric on December 23, 2008

Know Before You Go, Part II

Posted by Eric on December 15, 2008

Know Before You Go, Part I

Posted by Eric on December 15, 2008

Please be careful out there.

Posted by Eric on December 14, 2008

UAC Fundraiser Movie

Posted by Tim on September 23, 2008