Who are we at SAC?
The Sierra Avalanche Center is a partnership between the Tahoe National Forest and a not-for-profit organization run by a volunteer Board of Directors who are dedicated to promoting safe backcountry travel.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Sierra Avalanche Center includes disseminating current snow pack stability information to the general public; providing educational information, knowledge, and understanding of avalanches to recreational users and groups; and facilitating communication in the region to reduce the impact of avalanches on recreation, industry, and transportation through a partnership with the United States Forest Service.

 

SAC Board of Directors
Justin Broglio President
Don Triplat Secretary
Randall Osterhuber Treasurer
Dave Beck Director
Cameron Bordner Director
Jeremy Jacobson Director
Larry Heywood
Director
Bob Moore Director
Chip Morrill Director
Jason Oelkers Director
Todd Offenbacher Director
Dave Paradysz Director
John Swanson Director
Advisory Board
Debby Broback, Phil Caterino, Hank Henessey, Jennifer Lees
Forecasters
Andy Anderson, Brandon Schwartz
 
The Sierra Avalanche Center is a 501.3c not-for-profit organization working in partnership with the Tahoe National Forest to provide avalanche advisories. The vast majority of our funding comes from private donations and our fund raising events. Our continued operation is dependent on this fundraising. If you use this service with any regularity, please consider making a tax deductible donation to the Sierra Avalanche Center. Just click the button to donate via Paypal. It is fast, safe and secure! Thank you!

 

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