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Fundraisers (Pahr-tees)

Fundraisers (Pahr-tees)

Events: 1

We like to throw parties and we love to see the community have a good time too!  If you’ve participated in our fund raising events in the past, you know this event is not only a great time, but is also crucial for the continuation of vital Avalanche Center programs and public outreach.  If you’re new to our organization, we invite you to check out our website at fmsac.org to discover what we’re all about.  Either way, we need and appreciate your support!

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Date Title Location
01/21/2012
06.30 PM - 11.59 PM
10th Annual Snowball -

Free Avalanche Awareness Presentations & National Weather Service "Weather & Climate Outlook"

Free Avalanche Awareness Presentations & National Weather Service

Events: 4

These FREE 1 to 1.5 hour Avalanche Awareness presentations cover the key factors which lead to avalanche formation and accidents. Learn how to recognize the clues of instability which nature provides. These introductory courses are a great starting point for avalanche education and a refresher for those who have taken courses before. We are also featuring a National Weather Service meteorologist from Medford, who will give us a short, 1/2 hour presentation on the "Weather & Climate Outlook" for this year! 

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Date Title Location
12/02/2011
07.00 PM
Friday-December 2nd-7pm Mount Shasta Ranger Station
01/06/2012
07.00 PM
Friday, January 6th-7pm Mount Shasta Ranger Station
02/03/2012
07.00 PM
Friday, February 3rd-7pm Mount Shasta Ranger Station
03/02/2012
07.00 PM
Friday, March 2nd-7pm Mount Shasta Ranger Station

Free Transceiver Clinics

Free Transceiver Clinics

Events: 4

These FREE courses will help you learn how to use avalanche transceivers, provide practice sessions and are designed for beginners to advanced users. Please meet us at The Fifth Season in Mt. Shasta City at 9 am. We will carpool into the field for training on snow, so dress appropriately. The Fifth Season is located at 300 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd. at the intersection with Lake Street. Some demo transceivers will be available.

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Date Title Location
01/07/2011
09.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Saturday, January 7th-9am Meet at 'The Fifth Season'
12/03/2011
09.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Saturday-December 3rd-9am Meet at 'The Fifth Season'
02/04/2012
09.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Saturday, February 4th-9am Meet at 'The Fifth Season'
03/03/2012
09.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Saturday, March 3rd-9am Meet at 'The Fifth Season'

Ranger Station Info

Avalanche/Climbing Hotline (530)926-9613
Avalanche Specialist & Lead Climbing Ranger:
Nick Meyers
Climbing Rangers:
Jon Dove, Forrest Coots, Brett Wagenheim
For more information call: (530) 926-4511
Fall/Winter hours:  Mon - Fri, 8am-4:30pm
Mt. Shasta Avalanche Center and Wilderness Dept.
Mt. Shasta Ranger Station
Shasta-Trinity National Forest
204 West Alma Street
Mount Shasta, CA 96067


 

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