Sierra Avalanche Center
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees
The Sierra Avalanche Center is a nonprofit organization operating in the Tahoe region, focused on providing avalanche forecasts and education to support safe winter backcountry travel. It aims to foster a backcountry community where informed snow travel is the norm and everyone can return home safely. The center runs as a private–public partnership between the US Forest Service and a nonprofit organization of the same name, positioning itself within the avalanche safety and education space. Based in Truckee, California, it serves adventurers and backcountry users in the Sierra Nevada, offering guidance to mitigate avalanche risk. The organization has a small team and maintains a focused presence in the local area, continuing activities related to forecasting, education, and collaboration with regional partners. A recent development noted publicly is the launch of a new website and brand, signaling a refreshed public-facing presence for the center.