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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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4-23-14 Another cool California day today with temperatures a degree or two above yesterday. Skies will be mostly clear to clear with moderate to gusty winds through the afternoon and settling down this evening. A weak high pressure ridge builds into the area to bring warming through Thursday with mild winds and mostly clear skies. Friday a cold low pressure trough moves in and brings increasing clouds with colder temps. and a slight chance of light snow overnight into Saturday morning. Levels could get down to 6000'/ 1830m with a possibility of 1"/ 2.5cm in the upper elevations. Nothing to speak of but a little shot of winter between hot spells. This will clear out Saturday afternoon but we will see strong winds associated especially on the backside of the clod front. Sunday will be mostly clear and start the warming trend with a potential heat wave by mid week next week.
For more details check each areas forecast and weather stations for most current information.
Following the tragic avalanche on Mount Everest this past Friday April 18th the American Alpine Club has created a support fund for those who would like to contribute to provide help for the Sherpas and their families involved in this incident. Please visit the Sherpa Support Fund for more details.
Recent storms have brought light snow to the upper elevations of our mountains. We have no reports or current information of any significant rideable/ skiable coverage. Judging by recent observations of Mt. San Gorgonio Northern face from the desert there is the possibility of snow in the upper elevations. If there exits enough coverage the concern would be wind loading and the potential for wind slab and loose slab avalanches. If you are traveling in this area exercise caution where significant snow exists. As the temperature rises through the week the potential for wet slides will increase, be aware of rapid warming and signs of activity in the afternoons. Also please share any findings with us from the local areas.
The Eastern Sierra has received significant amounts of low density snow in the past week and has some of the best conditions of the season. If you are heading to this area please check the Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center forecast and exercise all of your avalanche awareness. If you have information to share please submit a report at submit report page to help us keep you all informed during this less than optimal winter season. Avalanche Awareness classes
The first round of Avalanche Awareness classes have concluded. A huge thanks goes out to Adventure 16 and their fantastic staff for helping to make these all great events. Thanks to all who attended and made this a huge success. Due to the poor snow conditions and such a slim season we were not able to conduct our beacons and beers events. We promise to do our best to make these a reality next season. Also our Avalanche awareness programs are complete for this season and thanks again to all that helped and participated. A big thank you to Adventure 16 and On The Loose outdoor program at Claremont Colleges for their support!!! Thank you to everyone that came out to join us for
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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.
