About Us
Our Mission
Friends of the Sawtooth Avalanche Center (FSAC) is a nonprofit organization that provides about 50% of our local avalanche center’s annual funding. Our mission is to support the Sawtooth Avalanche Center and promote life-saving avalanche safety information, education, and outreach throughout central Idaho. Join us in realizing our vision and building the best avalanche center in the West. The FSAC operates under 501(c)(3) guidelines.
Why donate
The FSAC provides about 50% of the Sawtooth Avalanche Center’s annual operating budget, and we couldn’t do it without you. Your donations support our amazing forecast team that produces the daily avalanche forecasts we rely on for informed winter travel in the backcountry. Your contributions provide essential educational outreach to our community. And your funding supports the growth and development of the Sawtooth Avalanche Center website. Every donation, no matter the amount, is so important to helping us meet our mission, and every donation, no matter the amount, could save a life.
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Meet the Team
The Staff
The FSAC staff collaborates with the avalanche forecasters, board of directors, and community members to accomplish our mission. Dawn Bird as the executive director is at the helm of logistics and nonprofit administration. Annie DeAngelo leads the education and community outreach efforts. Amy David manages the marketing and media content. Their dedication and commitment ensure a solid commitment to the future of our work.
Dawn Bird
Executive Director
Annie DeAngelo
Education Coordinator
Amy David
Media Coordinator
The Board
The FSAC Board of Directors is critical in the success of our organization. Each board member brings a different skill set and perspective to the team, which drives the course of action. The board meets monthly with the SAC and FSAC staff to discuss fundraising, events, education, media, and community outreach.
Ryan Guess
President
Travis Vandenburgh
Vice President
Steve Butler
Director
Erin Zell
Secretary
Megan Stevenson
Treasurer
Frank Gould
Director
Olin Glenne
Director
Louise Stumph
Director
Chase Gouley
Director