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An avalanche forecast is one of the most valuable resources for those looking to explore the epic Utah backcountry. Luckily, the Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) provides this information, free of charge, to keep outdoor explorers safe. With the slow and warm start to the Utah ski season, followed by a heavy and wet storm cycle, this information is as crucial as ever. The UAC has been keeping snow sports enthusiasts informed and safe with its reports for the past 43 years, without gatekeeping behind a paywall. The forecast is and always has been free of charge for the public. So how do they pull it off?
The UAC released a 2023-2024 season report at the end of last season. The report gives a detailed breakdown of the UAC’s mission statements, community engagement, and company statistics, including an income and expenses breakdown. The majority of its revenue is generated through donations. Individual donors make up the largest portion at 23%, followed by grants, federal government support, fundraising events, and corporate sponsors. Some corporate sponsors include companies like Black Diamond, Mammut, and UDOT, who are all active producers of backcountry products. The UAC also receives support from a majority of ski resorts in Utah, whose patrollers utilize its resources when doing avalanche mitigation at their resorts, not only in forecasting but also in avalanche education. Some companies have even donated other resources to help with the UAC’s operations. Polaris and Young Powersports both donated snowmobiles for easy backcountry access for research on multiple snowpacks in Utah terrain.
Where does the spending go? The UAC’s report provides the expense breakdown with forecasting at 45% of spending and education and awareness taking up another whopping 50%. An email sent out to the UAC’s subscribers informs them that the average cost of a single avalanche forecast is $600. Releasing over a thousand forecasts in a season, the cost of those forecasts totals over $800,000 a season. The other chunk of spending goes into programs aimed at educating Utah’s public about outdoor safety. Not only does it offer online resources but it provides on-snow courses as well. These courses range from introductory family classes, snowshoe tours into Utah terrain for snowpack demonstrations, and avalanche rescue classes.
The UAC relies on people’s engagement and donations to the program to stay active. The best way to support its avalanche education and free forecasting is by donating directly and by shopping with brands that support the UAC. A common expression used is to “Know before you go,” meaning that it’s vital for people wanting to explore the backcountry to get educated first. The Utah Avalanche Center provides excellent resources and classes to get informed and stay safe. You can find the UAC’s resources at utahavalanchecenter.org.
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