Educational Events

***February's Know Before You Go will take place at Deadwood SUpply Co., in downtown Mount Shasta***

Know Before You Go is a free avalanche awareness program. Not much science, no warnings to stay out of the mountains, no formulas to memorize. In 1 hour, you will see the destructive power of avalanches, understand when and why they happen, and how you can have fun in the mountains and avoid avalanches.

The high energy videos and the jaw-dropping slide show, along with the Q&A chat with an avalanche professional, takes the breath away from adults, children, and everyone in between. 

The KBYG program has 3 parts, an 18 minute video, a slide show, and a Q&A session, all led by a local avalanche professional. The images are eye-catching and pack a punch. Viewers see the destructive power of avalanches, how people get in trouble, and the basics of how to avoid them, all through the eyes of avalanche professionals, pro athletes, accident victims and rescuers, and their peers. We don't preach and we don't tell skiers, snowboarders, and snowmobilers to stay home - we encourage them to get some education to get out and have fun safely.

The Mount Shasta Avalanche Center will host an avalanche awareness and companion rescue class specifically for snowmobilers!

Spend the day with MSAC professionals as we provide you with avalanche and rescue information specifically catered toward the snowmobiler's mind.

Meet MSAC educators at the Deer Mountain warming hut at 9 am. All riders will get to watch the award-winning Know Before You Go presentation before jumping on their sleds and spending the remainder of the day practicing beacon, shovel and probe skills, terrain identification and management, and scenarios! If you don't have a beacon, shovel and probe, no problem! We will have some for you to use, but...you should get this equipment soon! Demos of several different beacon styles will be available and MSAC staff can help you decide what gear is best for you. This course is not to be missed, free of charge, and does not require a registration.

For more information, call Nick at 530-926-9617 or email nicklaus.meyers@usda.gov or call Casey at 360-301-3040 or email casey.glaubman@fmsac.org

The Mount Shasta Avalanche Center is excited to bring you a new-film double-header! Both of the films being shown this evening are new this season, and are both made by local, NorCal skiers and filmmakers.

A big thanks to Mountain Medics for hosting us for this one. We're excited to bring folks to a new (to us) venue and shake things up a bit!

But some things will never change and, as always, we'll have food and drink for purchase, as well as plenty of raffle prizes and fun to be had! Read on below for a description of these two new films.

Doors at 5:30 pm

Films at about 7 pm

Slopes of Change - In this heartfelt exploration of loss, healing, and the enduring connection to the mountains, Molly Armanino reflects on a challenging ski season marked by personal tragedy and professional highs and lows. Joined by her friend McKenna, who shares a deep understanding of grief, Molly navigates her way through the Freeride World Tour—facing unexpected success, crushing defeats, and the overwhelming weight of losing her brother, Sam.

As she confronts the fear and uncertainty that once made the mountains her sanctuary, Molly learns that skiing isn’t just about triumph or challenge, but about reconnecting with joy. With moments of shared sorrow and fleeting glimpses of happiness, this film speaks to the universal experience of loss, reminding us that, even in the darkest times, hope can be found in the most unexpected places.

Caldor - The summer of 2021 turned California into an inferno. Years of relentless drought culminated in the largest wildfires in the state's history. The Caldor Fire ravaged the Sierra Nevada, destroying homes, ski resorts, and everything in its path. As the fire closed in on Lake Tahoe, professional skier Josh Daiek and the local community were forced to abandon their homes and possessions. No one could have foreseen the extent of the destruction or the profound impact the fire would have on their lives. A year later, just as the community began to recover, tragedy struck again, leaving Josh to grapple with renewed loss and uncertainty. This film delves into the heartache of saying goodbye to your home, cherished friends, and the beloved forest that served as your playground.

We're coming out to Callahan to offer a free avalanche awareness presentation and short ski/snowmobile movie. Come one, come all for either or both events. We'll have a couple of our avalanche forecasters there just to chat and connect with the backcountry community. Food and beverages will be available next door from The Emporium.

Know Before You Go is a free avalanche awareness program. Not much science, no warnings to stay out of the mountains, no formulas to memorize. In 1 hour, you will see the destructive power of avalanches, understand when and why they happen, and how you can have fun in the mountains and avoid avalanches.

The high energy videos and the jaw-dropping slide show, along with the Q&A chat with an avalanche professional, takes the breath away from adults, children, and everyone in between. 

The KBYG program has 3 parts, an 18 minute video, a slide show, and a Q&A session, all led by a local avalanche professional. The images are eye-catching and pack a punch. Viewers see the destructive power of avalanches, how people get in trouble, and the basics of how to avoid them, all through the eyes of avalanche professionals, pro athletes, accident victims and rescuers, and their peers. We don't preach and we don't tell skiers, snowboarders, and snowmobilers to stay home - we encourage them to get some education to get out and have fun safely.