Oregon Avalanche Safety Courses

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Avalanche Classes in Oregon

Below is a complete list of all 2 courses submitted to us so far for Oregon for this season. There are not too many for reasons noted at the bottom.

All courses listed here are offered by providers who contribute to the CSAC and help make our resources available to the public. Most have been regular supporters for a long time. Keep this in mind if you appreciate this website.

Disclaimer - all information is to the best of our knowledge but is not guaranteed. Costs may change, meals and/or lodging may be included without us being aware of it, etc. Get in touch with the sponsor or the contact to confirm all details and obtain further information.

An L by the cost indicates lodging is included, an M means meals included.

There are few classes listed in Oregon because there is only one commercial permitted program in the entire Oregon Cascades. This is Mountainsavvy, which is run by Glenn Kessler. Mr Kessler began this business when he was an employee of the Mt Hood National Forest. During the same time period that his permit was being issued all other programs were agressively shut down at any expense.A year or two ago Mr Kessler was involved in writing a fraudulent and harassing check to the CSAC.

Programs such as Mountainsavvy are one reason the avalanche center is less able to provide free resources to everyone than it once was. While there are no regularly scheduled commercial alternatives in western Oregon some skiers have organized classes for their own group, many have traveled to places like Colorado, and at a couple have traveled as far as Alaska.

Also beware of one day "Level 1 Certificate" classes offered in the area.

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