Youth Programs
NWAC believes in educating the next generation about the risks of avalanches so they can safely enjoy a lifetime in the winter mountains. We work with a variety of youth-serving groups to provide classroom presentations and field-based lessons. These programs are free of charge. We ask for at least 4 weeks' notice for awareness class requests and at least 6 weeks for field program requests.
Youth Avalanche Awareness Classes
NWAC offers free Avalanche Awareness classes for schools, clubs, sports teams, and other youth-serving organizations all over the region. This classroom presentation teaches youth about avalanche risk, how to read the avalanche forecast, and tools to stay safe in the winter mountains. The full length of this presentation is 90-minutes, but it can be tailored to a shorter length (like a class period) if necessary. Hosts provide the venue (virtual classes also available) and A/V equipment. NWAC will provide the curriculum and instructor.
Youth Field Programs
Plan your next field trip with NWAC! NWAC offers lessons of various lengths on topics like avalanche rescue, terrain identification, and snowpack development for middle school and high school-aged youth. Field trips must be organized and staffed by the school or youth organization. NWAC will act as a guest and provide the lesson content.
NWAC x Freeride Field Program
NWAC offers an avalanche awareness field program specifically designed for local youth freeride teams. The program includes an indoor component followed by on-snow stations including terrain identification, layer identification, and avalanche rescue. Programs are roughly a half-day in length, depending on the number of participants. The teams are responsible for providing the venue (within the mitigated ski area) and coaches or chaperones to assist with transitioning between stations. NWAC provides the content and instructors.
Groups interested in field programs can reach out to devon@nwac.us to inquire and schedule a program.
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