SEATTLE, WA – The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) has opened registration for its 2025/26 Avalanche Awareness Class series, giving winter adventurers the chance to boost their backcountry safety skills ahead of the snow season.
According to NWAC, the free, 90-minute introductory sessions are tailored for skiers, snowboarders, climbers, snowshoers, and snowmobilers who spend time in snowy mountain areas. The courses aim to help participants understand avalanche hazards, safe travel practices, and how to interpret weather and terrain risks before heading into the backcountry.
Classes run from October through March at various locations throughout NWAC’s forecast region, with both virtual and in-person options. Upcoming sessions include:
- Nov. 11: Kula Cloth (Virtual, Women’s Specific)
- Nov. 13: Ascent Outdoors (Seattle, WA)
- Nov. 13: REI (Olympia, WA)
- Nov. 14: Outdoor Research (Seattle, WA)
NWAC encourages early registration through its website, where participants can find the full schedule and links to sign up: bit.ly/4nNCMLw.
As winter approaches, officials stress that avalanche awareness is essential for anyone exploring the mountains. “Education is the first step to staying safe in the backcountry,” NWAC noted in its announcement.
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