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Avalanche Education for 2014/15
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Patrol - Local Claremont Calif. L.A. Level 1 Class sessions 6pm - 10pm #1 January 6th & 8th #2 February 17 & 19 #3 March 10 & 12 Field Sessions January 10 & 11 February 21 & 22 March 14 & 15 Sierra Mountain Center Bishop, Ca Level 1 classes Dec. 27 - 29 Jan. 3 - 5/ 17 - 19 Feb. 14 - 16 March 7 - 9/ 28 - 30 Level 2 class Rock Creek Lodge Feb. 28 - March 3 Sierra Mountain Guides Bishop, Ca. Level 1 classes Dec. 27 - 29 Jan. 17 - 19/ 31 - Feb 2 Feb. 14 - 16 Level 2 class Feb. 6 - 9 For level 3 classes visit the AAI & AAIRE websites 
Slide path in the San Gabriel mountains
Please contribute your observations from the backcountry by posting a quick note in the discussion forum or submitting an observation or trip report in the reports section.
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3-2-15 Reports of 1"/ 2.5cm in the San Gabriel mountains and 5"/ 12.7cm - 8"/ 20.3cm in the San Bernardino County mountains. The system is moving to the SouthWest today leaving patchy snow showers and possible sunny periods. Another fast moving low comes through this afternoon from the North. The snow levels will remain low around 4,000'/ 1,220m and Bring periods of snow showers the amounts are unpredictable as this system seems to be tracking to the West. Temperatures will be cold again today and winds will be light to moderate. Chances of snow will continue through the night. Tuesday will bring clearing and sunny skies with light winds and cold temperatures. Mid week will bring gradual warming as a high pressure ridge moves in Thursday through the week with warmer temperatures and dry conditions.
Hint: for historical weather forecast data use our facebook page as all posts are there on a running timeline. For more details check each areas forecast and weather stations for most current information. 2 Update on classes March 2, 2015
 Avalanche level 1 class
Tonight will be the next avalanche awareness presentation at the Claremont Colleges outdoor education department on March 2, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. Check the right side bar or go to the events page for more details. Mark you calendars and come out to get a brush up on those avi skills or to just learn why you should take an avalanche level 1 course now that winter has returned. The next NSP Avalanche Level 1 course begins March 10, 2015 in Claremont, Ca. See the left side bar for more details and
sign up now. Visit the events page for more information. 
Bulletin February 28, 2015
Posted by Allen Giernet The recent snowfall of Feb 22/23 brought us around 7"/ 17.8cm to 14"/ 35.6cm depending on reports and possibly more in higher elevations. That front was followed by a warm period ending Friday and bringing us colder temperatures. We have very limited information but have reports from the 27th of significant wind loading on the Northern bowls of Mt. San Gorgonio with a well developed slab on top of a very reactive layer at around 10,000'/ 3,050m this layer is sitting on a crust creating a good bed surface with little friction. On the opposite end of the scale we have report from from the Baldy Bowl feb. 27th in the late afternoon of very soft snow conditions extensive roller balls and the sound of free water flowing under the snow pack. Also in this observation there were rocks showing through as would be expected for thin coverage on Southern aspects following strong North winds with the last storm. With the approaching cold front and potential precipitation amounts this weekend we can expect to see a couple of things. The southern aspects will have a solid melt freeze crust the new snow will fall on with a potential ice crust in areas ice at the base. The Northern aspects with the cold temps and more snow will maintain and possibly exacerbate this condition. New snow will add weight and increase potential instability with wind loading seriously adding tho this during and following the storm. Se be very vigilant while traveling in the back country and aware of these and other conditions. Listen to the mountains and read the signs. Travel cautiously and practice standard avalanche protocols especially when entering avalanche terrain. Be aware that variations and differences throughout different aspects, elevations and locations will exist. Ultimately use caution when traveling in the backcountry. Practice standard avalanche protocols bring your beacon, shovel and probe and travel with a partner. Visit the reports page for recent observations. Current Info February 28, 2015
Come to Mt. High East today for the fun •••Avalanche Center Fundraiser••• 
Jeremy Jones Latest film "Higher" will be premiered
The Avalanche Center fundraiser is this Saturday Feb. 28 so get your tickets and come out for a great time, free avalanche clinics, music,
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2014/15 Events
The Avalanche Center February 28, 2015
The second annual SCSAC Fundraiser At Mountain High Resort We are again partnering with TGR Teton Gravity Research to bring you the latest Jeremy Jones film "Higher" Come out and join us for a good time great, people and to help support your local avalanche center. Lets make this a bigger and better event than last season. There will be a large prize pool for raffles and silents auctions, Snowboards, Skis, Avalanche gear and more. For tickets and more info visit the events page Free Avalanche Awareness Presentations: Everyone is welcome Claremont College Outdoor Education Center 601 Amherst Av. Claremont, Ca. 91711 March 2, 2015 @ 7:00pm The Adventure 16 series Happy 1/2 hour 6:30pm Presentation 7:00pm January 14th, 2014 Adventure 16 San Diego 4620 Alvarado Canyon Rd. San Diegeo, CA, 92120 USA January 15th, 2014 Adventure 16 Tarzana 5425 Reseda Blvd. Tarzana, CA, 91356 USA January 16th, 2014 Adventure 16 West L.A. 11161 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA, 90064 USA Future dates and events TBA soon be sure to visit the events page for updates and details Awareness
There are avalanches in So Cal. This sign is on the road just before Mt. Baldy trailhead
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Latest Observtions
General Caution
You should always use safe terrain management and carry avalanche rescue equipment in the backcountry. Most avalanches are triggered by someone in the party or the victim. Practice with your rescue gear often and be prepared should the worst happen. Though we do not have an avalanche forecast center in this area as of yet, the information posted and shared here as well as the resources available on this site will help to make informed decisions for your backcountry travels. Use avalanche forecasts in your travels wherever available and be aware that avalanche ratings are general information. Elevation, location, geographic variability’s, slope aspect and angle all have effects on the particular area you travel in. This is only one piece of the information you should use in your decision making process. There is no substitute for avalanche education, for more resources and information as well as education please refer to our resources page.
You should always use safe terrain management and carry avalanche rescue equipment in the backcountry. Most avalanches are triggered by someone in the party or the victim. Practice with your rescue gear often and be prepared should the worst happen. Though we do not have an avalanche forecast center in this area as of yet, the information posted and shared here as well as the resources available on this site will help to make informed decisions for your backcountry travels. Use avalanche forecasts in your travels wherever available and be aware that avalanche ratings are general information. Elevation, location, geographic variability’s, slope aspect and angle all have effects on the particular area you travel in. This is only one piece of the information you should use in your decision making process. There is no substitute for avalanche education, for more resources and information as well as education please refer to our resources page.
