Friends of the Payette Avalanche Center

The ‘”Friends” is a non-profit organization, with 501(c)(3) status, formed in 1999. Our mission is to: provide a community based forum to share avalanche information, to operate and maintain beacon basin training facilities in the area, to provide basic avalanche education to all types of winter recreationists, and to be a partner to the Payette Avalanche Center in the West Central Mountains of Idaho.

The “Friends” believe education leads to awareness, and awareness leads to safe backcountry travel. It is our desire to foster the community and government support that will allow the P.A.C. to continue to grow and provide individuals the tools and information necessary for safe backcountry recreation.

The “Friends” organization depends largely on the support of volunteers and the generosity of the public to attain their fund-raising goals. Without our continued efforts there would be no additional funding from federal, state and local sources. We need your help! Your support will enable the P.A.C. to continue to provide current avalanche information, offer community education, and purchase necessary equipment. Click here to Become A ‘Friend‘.