Every year new people go play in Utah’s winter backcountry, often without knowing the risk. And being in the wrong place at the right time can lead to serious – sometimes tragic – avalanche accidents.

It doesn’t matter if you’re a brand-new backcountry traveler or a seasoned enthusiast: The Utah Avalanche Center is dedicated to helping you understand the dangers and stay safe, through daily advisories and education programs with world-renowned avalanche experts.

But we need your help to pay for this. Each time someone new ventures into the backcountry, the demand for avalanche forecasting and education rises. Yet we struggle to keep up with funding for these growing programs. This year is no different.

If you haven't yet checked us out, have a look. The Utah Avalanche Center's Web site offers up-to-date avalanche advisories and weather reports for Logan, the Wasatch Range, the Western Uintas, the Manti Skyline and Moab. We'll even e-mail the daily advisory to you, if you want. Find us at http://www.utahavalanchecenter.org

We are grateful for your generous support. With best wishes for a happy, safe and snow-filled holiday season,

Paul Diegel
President
Friends of the Utah Avalanche Center

P.S. Wondering what to get for the backcountry enthusiast who has everything? Consider a donation to support the Utah Avalanche Center in his or her name!

Please contact us at friendsuac@gmail.com if you wish to discuss other giving options.

If you prefer to mail your contribution, print this form, fill it out and send it with your check to:

Paul Diegel, President
Friends of the Utah Avalanche Center
2084 E 3900 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84124