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Success at Solana Beach!
We just finished our first of 4-in-a-row free Avalanche Awareness events at A16 events. The raffle's grand prize was a chance to try an avalanche airbag. Click on the picture to see the results!
Click here for more upcoming events, and don't forget about our upcoming fundraiser. Awareness
There are avalanches in So Cal. This sign is on the road just before Mt. Baldy trailhead
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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7-23-14 Continued warming today with higher temps, mostly clear skies and lights winds. The previous forecast discussion: With the high pressure building the warming trend will continue through the weekend to bring us hot and dry weather although very uniteresting. Skies will remain mostly clear and winds will be mild to moderate for this time. There will be a slight chance for thunderstorms Saturday and Sunday.
For the off season be sure to visit our climbing page for point forecast info to many areas that not only provide climbing but a vast choice of outdoor activities in our wealth of local environs. For more details check each areas forecast and weather stations for most current information.
Winter may have never really started in southern California this season, but it's definitely over now. With a dismal 22 inches of snowfall this season, both backcountry recreation and avalanche activity were extremely limited. And thus we are even more proud of So Cal Snow's success during its second winter. We hosted 7 avalanche awareness presentations and our first annual fundraiser, complete with free seminars, endless raffle items, and a TGR ski film premier. Each event was successful and well-attended. As well as co-instructing in level 1 and level 2 avalanche courses again with very limited snow.
We want to thank everyone for their support, participation, and contributions to So Cal Snow throughout the long, slow winter. If we can find this much success with 22 inches of snow….imagine the potential on a good snow year. Hopefully next year will be that year! In the mean time, enjoy summer, keep checking the website for updates, be sure to visit our climbing page, spread the word, and please help us raise money for next winter! Remember So Cal Snow is here for you and can not continue without you. Current info 5-26-14There is still snow to be had in the Eastern Sierra with some work the turns await. Watch out for rapid warming and pay attention to the signs and what the mountains are telling you. Avalanche potential doesn't end till the snow melts.
Obvious clues
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HERSHON LAW
Important News Tragedy strikes on Mt. Everest as an icefall initiated avalanche takes the life of several Sherpas and leaves more missing. click here for more info. 
Events
So Cal Snow Free Avalanche awareness Presentations:
Just added February 26th @ 7:00PM Claremont Colleges Future dates and events TBA soon including our Beacons then Beer programs at Mt. Baldy and Mt. High and more. visit the events page for updates and details Avalanche Airbag RecallBCA (Back Country Access) has issued a recall on their BCA Float models 18, 22, 30, 32, 36 and throttle manufactured between August 2011 through October 2013. For More details go to: cpsc.gov
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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.
