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Event

The awesome folks over at Tahoe Sports Hub are hosting their annual customer appreciation party. They are hosting a huge raffle benefitting the Sierra Avalanche Center. There will also be great deals, free food and beer. We will have a table and staff at the event. Come by, get raffle tickets, grab some stickers, and say hi!

Apr 4, 2026, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM PDT
Tahoe Sports Hub



Understanding the Danger Scale

The North American Avalanche Danger Scale is a tool used by avalanche forecasters to communicate the potential for avalanches to cause harm or injury to backcountry travelers. This video provides an overview of the scale, as well as a quick illustration of how it applies to your daily backcountry risk assessment.


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