Avalanche Canada has received a big $325,000 donation from the Columbia Basin Trust, it was announced Mar. 5.
In a statement, Avalanche Canada Executive Director Gilles Valade said the organization was honoured by the support.“Today’s announcement is vital to the maintenance of our service level for the backcountry community, and it will also allow us to continue to innovate avalanche risk management tools.”
The funding is for $100,000 per yer for two years for activities such as the Public Avalanche Warning Service, Avalanche Canada’s training courses and youth-specific initiatives. It also includes a one-time $125,000 grant that will enable the organization to continue developing its new website and its Mountain Information Network, which allows backcountry users to share real-time data and observations from the field. In addition, this grant will allow Avalanche Canada to make important information technology purchases that will help stabilize its public avalanche warning services and reach a broader base of winter backcountry recreationists, the CBT said in a statement.
“The services of Avalanche Canada are essential when it comes to winter safety, both here and elsewhere in the country. We know that both residents and visitors to the Basin benefit greatly from the daily bulletins and avalanche warnings,” said Neil Muth, Columbia Basin Trust President and CEO. “As a non-profit, the organization’s funds come from a variety of sources and vary from year to year. We’re pleased we can help increase Avalanche Canada’s stability so it can strengthen these important services to the public.”
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