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Outreach for 2010-2011 Term Forecaster
Jun 4, 2010The Inyo National Forest has begun outreach for ESAC's primary forecaster position for 2010-2011. This position has been converted to a Term Position, and we are encouraging all qualified applicants who are intersted in working with the Center to apply. More information is available here.
Have a great spring and summer. See you next season!
Schwag Raffle for Good Backcountry Observations!
Mar 7, 2010submit your back country snowpack and avalanche observations! The people from the public with the most quality observations submitted by the end of April will win:
-1st place: Karhu Spire Skis
-2nd place: Mountain Hardware Ropeline Backpack
In addition, every 2 weeks a randomly chosen observation will win a prize (gloves, goggles, sunglasses, hats, etc...)Schwag Raffle for Good Backcountry Observations!
Feb 20, 2010Congrats to Jeff Starosta and thank you to all who submitted back country observations during the past 2 weeks. This helps us out tremendously to hear what you are finding out there! His observation was the randomly chosen winner of the first "Observations for Schwag" prize give-away. His randomly chosen prize was the Billabong Hoody. Only 3 non-ESAC affiliated people submitted observations in the last 2 weeks. We'd love to see that go up! Get your observations in for a chance to win the next give-away on March 6th.
ESAC Hires Avalanche Forecaster
Dec 22, 2009Over the past several months, the Friends of Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center (the non-profit fundraising and outreach portion of the Center) has been working with the Inyo National Forest on filling the Center's Avalanche Forecaster position. We are pleased to inform you that as of Monday, December 21st, Sue Burak has been re-instated into this position.
ESAC Kickoff a HUGE Success
Dec 7, 2009Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!
Over 200 people attended the 4th annual Season Kickoff Event last weekend, helping ESAC raise over $7,500! The event was truly amazing - filled with incredible people who were intersted in avalanche awareness and the awe inspiring photography of Christian Pondella.
ESAC Kickoff Party is just around the corner
Nov 16, 2009We hope you're as excited for another great season as we are, and that you can help us kick it off ESAC style at the 2009-2010 Season Kickoff Party on Dec 05, 2009.
Welcome to our New Website!
Nov 4, 2009Greetings, and welcome to the new face of the Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center...
We've spent the past few months redesigning and rebuilding our website with the hope of being able to provide better access to the information and services we provide you. It is still very much a work in progress, and will continue to grow and evolve during the season and in the years to come.