2026-2027 James "JB" Brown Memorial Scholarship
The Sierra Avalanche Center is offering scholarships for avalanche education this season as part of our mission to educate the public.
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Understanding the Danger Scale
The North American Avalanche Danger Scale is a tool used by avalanche forecasters to communicate the potential for avalanches to cause harm or injury to backcountry travelers. This video provides an overview of the scale, and how it applies to your daily backcountry risk assessment. Knowing how to use the information we provide can help you make more informed decisions in the backcountry.
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