Sierra Avalanche Center Motorized Avalanche Classes
Check out our Motorized Education page for avalanche classes. All the class dates are published and registration begins on a rolling basis.
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Upcoming News & Events
Feb
13
2026
Event
Tahoe Splitfest’s goal is to connect splitboarders and to provide education in a safe and supportive environment for everyone from first timers to every day splitters. Featuring daily avalanche talks from the Sierra Avalanche Center, Demos from your favorite brands, splitboard clinics, guest speakers, and of course an amazing gear raffle on Saturday Night!!!
Feb 13, 2026, 12:00 AM-Feb 15, 2026, 7:00 PM GMT-8
Beginner Friendly
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, as well as a quick illustration of how it applies to your daily backcountry risk assessment.
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