Sierra Avalanche Center

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January 27th, 2012 at 06:35 AM

Avalanche danger is LOW for all elevations and aspects. Normal caution is advised.

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Upcoming Events:


Squaw and Alpine Meadows Ski Days 01/29/2012 - 02/03/2012 Support the Sierra Avalanche Center by purchasing a discounted lift ticket for one day of skiing and riding at Alpine Meadows or Squaw between Jan. 29 - Feb 3.	$45
Northstar Ski Days 01/31/2012 - 02/02/2012 Support the Sierra Avalanche Center by purchasing a discounted lift ticket for one day of skiing and riding at Northstar between Jan. 31 - Feb 2.	$45
Heavenly Ski Days 02/07/2012 - 02/09/2012 Support the Sierra Avalanche Center by purchasing a discounted lift ticket for one day of skiing and riding at Heavenly between Feb. 7 - Feb 9.	$50
Mt. Rose Ski Day 03/04/2012 Support the Sierra Avalanche Center by purchasing a discounted lift ticket for a day of skiing and riding at Mt.	$35
Kirkwood Ski Day 03/17/2012 Support the Sierra Avalanche Center by purchasing a discounted lift ticket for a day of skiing and riding at Kirkwood on March 17th. In addition to a day at the ski area,...	$45
Bear Valley Ski Day 03/23/2012 Support the Sierra Avalanche Center by purchasing a discounted lift ticket for a day of skiing and riding at Bear Valley on March 23rd - the first day of Telefest! In...	$35

Annoucements and News:


All of our Ski day tickets are now for sale. Support the avalanche center with a day of skiing or riding at Northstar, Alpine, Squaw, Heavenly, Bear Valley, or Mt Rose. Click here for tickets and more information. - SAC Board of Directors
One name will be chosen at random from the list of individual's who donate $100 or more to SAC during this month. Fifteen names are on the list so far. The chosen individual will have their choice of one of the following thank you gifts: a pair of skis from Black Diamond or G3, a Voile T6 shovel and probe w/ North Face Terra backpack combo, a BCA shovel-probe-backpack combo, or a BCA Tracker DTS or Tracker 2 avalanche transceiver. The chosen individual will be notified by email. - SAC Board of Directors
The 2011 Lake Tahoe Backcountry Vertical Challenge is on! Alpenglow Sports has challenged the entire Tahoe backcountry community to a cumulative goal of 15 million vertical feet of human-powered uphill travel. While 15 million vertical feet is a lofty cumulative goal, the ultimate payoff is a $3000 donation to the Sierra Avalanche Center, given by Alpenglow Sports. To sweeten the deal, Alpenglow Sports will also pay participants for their progress with gifts! Go to www.tahoevertical.com for complete information and registration.

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