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Observer Program- Waiting for snow
Feb 4, 2012We are waiting for new snow. After a good start, volunteer observers and the rest of us need more snow.
Volunteer observer program is underway
Jan 26, 2012After Wednesday's all day course on June Mountain, the volunteer observer program is off to a great start. Many different types of snowpit tests were done from the shovel tilt, compression test, the ECT and the Rutschblock test. Observation guidelines for collecting snow, weather and avalanche observations were all covered in a clear and concise format thanks to the excellent teaching by Howie Schwartz of Sierra Mountain Guides. Now all we need is more snow!
Volunteer Observer Program update
Jan 6, 2012The Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center needs weather, snowpack and avalanche observations. You have the opportunity to participate in the creation of the avalanche advisory by submitting avalanche and snowpack observations.
A meeting for volunteer observers is scheduled for 9AM on January 17, 2012. We will meet at the Forest Service auditorium for about an hour of discussion on where, when and how to collect snowpack and avalanche observations.
The SWAG upgrade course will be held on January 25, 2012.
Observer program
Dec 31, 2011The Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center needs weather, snowpack and avalanche observations. You have the opportunity to participate in the creation of the avalanche advisory by submitting avalanche and snowpack observations.
Volunteer observers must have an AIARE Level 1 course and interest in the snowpack. A SWAG upgrade course is required and will be provided during the time frame of January 23-25, 2012.
2012 Annual Fundraiser Announcement
Dec 20, 2011ESAC is excited to announce that Andrew McLean will be the keynote speaker at the 2012 ESAC Annual Fundraiser on January 7 in Mammoth Lakes.
Pieps 'On Snow Clinic' Beacon Workshop
Oct 28, 2011Date & Time: Oct 28, 2011 - 9:00am
Location: Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center – US Forest Service (Auditorium)
Address: 2510 Highway 203 / Main Street
Provider: Liberty MountainESAC 2010-2011 Annual Report
Sep 20, 2011A copy of the ESAC Annual Report is available here.
Spring snow and avalanche statement
May 12, 2011There are three avalanche concerns for the remainder of the spring.
Avalanche Concern #1:
Sherwins Egress
Mar 5, 2011Signage marking the only legal route from the base of the Sherwins Range back to town has finally been put into the ground! A series of three red signs guides exiting skiers and snowboarders over an approved path that traverses the Snowcreek Golf Course to the north side of the private gate across Ranch Road, at which point recreationists may cross back into town via the public-access easement on the west side of the gate. Click here for more info.
Avy Savvy
Mar 4, 2011Free - Friday March 4th at 6:30pm. Mammoth Forest Service Visitor Center Auditorium. Sponsored by ESAC and Mono County Search and Rescue
Events to include:
-"Why good skiers and boarders get caught in avalanches" by S.P. Parker
-"Decision making - A recent avalanche accident in the Sierra"
-Meet Chief and King, Mammoth Mountain's avalanche search dogs.
-Latest avalanche safety gear on display
