A community that stays on top of the snow.

Has forecast for COAC since its first forecasts in 2020 and been a professional observer since 2013. An IFMGA guide who teaches avalanche courses with Three Sisters Backcountry and guides rock climbing in summer; lives in Tumalo.

Oregon native who took to the Cascade volcanoes to stretch the ski season. Guides for Oregon Ski Guides and Timberline Mountain Guides; AAI Level 3 trained and a professional member of the American Avalanche Association.

With COAC since 2016, first on the board, then as a pro observer and forecaster. A ski guide and avalanche instructor with Pro 2 training, a professional member of the A3 and an AMGA Assistant Ski Guide working toward full certification.

Started as a ski patroller, then guided and taught AIARE courses, mostly with Three Sisters Backcountry. A COAC pro observer from 2019 and forecaster since 2022; Pro 2 trained and a Deschutes County Search and Rescue volunteer.

Has toured the Central Oregon backcountry since 2001. Owns and runs Three Sisters Backcountry (hut lodging, guiding and avalanche training) and is a long-time AIARE course leader and instructor.

On Mt. Bachelor's pro ski patrol since 2018 and forecasting for COAC since the 2024/25 season, with Pro 2 avalanche training. Works as the US technician for MND's remote avalanche control systems.

Grew up in the mountains near Salt Lake City. A COAC professional observer, AIARE instructor and apprentice ski guide, rock guide with Chockstone Climbing Guides, and NOLS whitewater and sea kayak instructor.

A graphic designer with marketing experience and a background in adaptive sports and non-profit education. AIARE 2 and Wilderness First Responder certified, and a professional ski patroller at Mt. Bachelor.

Oregon native, forest ecologist and backcountry skier who moved to Bend in 2016. Wants COAC to help build an educated, safe and inclusive backcountry community.

Grew up skiing in Maine and settled in Bend in 2016 after a decade of visits. AIARE 1 and 2 certified; works in software sales.

A former outdoor educator, climbing guide and pro patroller at Alpental who went on to emergency and critical care medicine. Runs a strategic risk consulting business and lives in Bend.

Came west from Maryland by way of Colorado. AIARE 1 and 2 certified, with avalanche training in four western states.

Grew up skiing in Utah's Wasatch and served on Brighton's pro patrol; AIARE 1 and 2 certified. Came to Central Oregon in 2007 and had the idea that became COAC: free, local avalanche awareness and forecasting for a growing backcountry community.

A career in the outdoor industry, from guiding biking, climbing and winter trips to technology in outdoor retail. AIARE 2, AMGA SPI and Wilderness First Responder certified.

From Kentucky, with 25 years in management consulting helping companies and non-profits grow their reach. Came to skiing in her thirties.

Has skied the backcountry since college in New Hampshire and took AIARE 1 in 2006. After 25 years in software, now skis and mountain bikes full time.

An Oregon State University professor, mountain search and rescue team member and National Geographic Explorer. A professional member of the American Avalanche Association and an avalanche educator.

Born and raised in Bend; a CPA who advocates for open and safe access to Oregon's wild places. Skis, rides and especially loves snow biking.

Served on COAC's board for nearly a decade, co-chaired ISSW in Bend in 2023 and rejoined the board in 2026. Teaches engineering, physics and avalanche courses at Central Oregon Community College and speaks at snow and avalanche workshops across the West.

A former professional ski instructor in Colorado who came to Oregon for graduate school. Co-owns and runs Three Sisters Backcountry at Tam McArthur Rim; Wilderness First Responder and Pro 1 certified.

Worked 20 years for the Utah Avalanche Center, has published in The Avalanche Review, presented at ISSW and taught at the National Avalanche School. Now splits his time between Sisters and the Tetons.