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NWAC instructors will explain how to access avalanche and mountain weather forecasts and recognize basic&nbsp;signs of avalanche danger. Want to host an Awareness Class? You can find the request form <a href=\"https:\/\/nwac.us\/education-request-class\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>January Avalanche Awareness Classes are sponsored by <a href=\"https:\/\/beaconguidebooks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beacon Guidebooks<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> Schedule <\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"sforc-wrap-content\" id=\"sforc-wrap-1\"><div id='sforc-calendar'><\/div><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/p>\n<p>function tConvert (time) {\n  time = time.slice(0, -5);\n  time = time.toString ().match (\/^([01]\\d|2[0-3])(:)([0-5]\\d)(:[0-5]\\d)?$\/) || [time];\n  if (time.length > 1) {\n    time = time.slice (1);\n    time[5] = +time[0] < 12 ? 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