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AVALANCHE SAFETY CENTRE
Our expertise
Awareness-building
We travel across Quebec to meet outdoor enthusiasts. Our activities include virtual events and participating in targeted events.
Forecast
From December 1 to April 30, the Avalanche Forecast Bulletin is published daily to guide you and help plan your outing.
Training
Every winter, a multitude of avalanche safety, search and rescue, and weather courses are offered to the public and professionals. All instructors are certified by the Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA).
DURING THE 2024-2025 SEASON:
85
avalanches, both natural
and triggered by human
intervention, recorded
117
bilingual avalanche forecasts and 15 days of out-of-zone watches
774
cm of snow fell at our CAELA weather station @ Ernest-Laforce, alt. 625m
817
people trained in the
AST1, AST1 sled, AST2, and AST2 sled courses
730
people trained in the
CSA1, CSA1+ and CSA2 courses
