Become a Friend of the Sawtooth Avalanche Center
Friends of the Sawtooth Avalanche Center (SAC) is a nonprofit organization that promotes life-saving avalanche safety information, education, and outreach throughout central Idaho. Contributions from supporters provide about 50% of our local avalanche center’s annual funding.
Become a Friend of the Sawtooth Avalanche Center
Be a friend to the Friends of the Sawtooth Avalanche Center and support life-saving avalanche information, education, and outreach.
Support the Sawtooth Avalanche Center
Your contributions support the Sawtooth Avalanche Center’s daily forecasts, ensure safer backcountry travel, and provide essential education outreach to our community. Join us in realizing our vision and building the best avalanche center in the West.
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Make a Donation
We appreciate all donations! Donate once or consider setting up recurring monthly donations to support our ongoing work.
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FSAC Memberships
We offer multiple individual membership options to fit the goals of our entire community.
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Business Sponsorships
We recognize that businesses have different needs than individuals, so we created a level-based sponsorship system to fit a variety of business objectives.
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Other Ways to Give
Support our work with other charitable contributions: including in-kind donations, estate planning, and gifts of stocks, bonds, or mutual funds.
Latest News
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Support for Grief, Trauma, and Loss in the Mountains
When accidents happen, they affect everyone in our small mountain communities. Whether you're directly affected by an incident or caring for others, you deserve support. This guide outlines several free and cost-reduced opportunities for counseling, education, and...
Classes & Events
Latest Past Events
Motorized Community Night
Cutthroat Club 200 S Main St, BellevueWhen: March 18 | 5-10pm Where: Cutthroat Club, Bellevue What: A night to gather, celebrate the community, and support avalanche forecasting and education. The restaurant will be open exclusively for us! $20 […]
Ninety-Pound Rucksack: An Evening with Christian Beckwith
Sun Valley Community School Theater 1 Community School Drive, Sun ValleyTICKETS ON SALE NOW! Proceeds benefit the Friends of SAC Friends of Sawtooth Avalanche Center and Sun Valley Community School’s Outdoor Program bring Christian Beckwith, host of the acclaimed podcast, […]
Sawtooth Avalanche Center Gear