Alpental BARK (Backcountry Avalanche Rescue K9s)

10/03/2023

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08/26/2023

https://www.americanavalancheassociation.org/avalanche-dog-memorial?fbclid=IwAR0OQQu5bTEN_7eJ7q_pZBQMAUrGxLVtVLm7koeEbddtDcBbPj23cG8R3Ek

Trained avalanche search-and-rescue dogs are as much a part of a ski patrol or SAR team as their human counterparts. This memorial list was created in fall 2021 with approval from the A3 Board of Directors and recognizes dogs who have passed on after serving on ski patrols and SAR teams, as wel...

03/24/2023

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Check out the latest and up to date information for the Black Diamond Recon LT Beacon.

03/24/2023

Hello to all our friends and followers and dog lovers, we have a bit of sad news about our group that you should all be aware of. Last year it was decided that Alpental Bark as a group was to disband the 501(c)3 and the dog program would no longer be known as Alpental BARK. Many of you have donated generously over the years which helped to train and equip the teams. The remaining funds we had were dispersed to other charities such as Kittitas County SAR K9 Teams, North West Avalanche Center, American Avalanche Association, ARRF Animal Rescue and the Snoqualmie Pass Volunteer Firefighters Association. We will continue to post important avalanche related information here to help all of you be better prepared when recreating in snow country, again thank you everyone for everything you have done to support us.

12/02/2022

If you are planning to go snowshoeing or skiing in the backcountry, be sure to check the avalanche danger by going to the Northwest Avalanche Center website (nwac.us). The avalanche danger for much of the national forest, on the first day of December, is considerable and that means that natural avalanches are possible and human-triggered avalanches are likely. Also, keep in mind that trails that were safe and easy in the summer may be in avalanche terrain during winter.

The Northwest Avalanche Center map for December 1, 2022 shows areas of considerable and moderate avalanche danger.

09/29/2022

Come join us for a great time.

Join us on Sunday for the kickoff of our Mountain Film Fest with BURIED: THE 1982 ALPINE MEADOWS AVALANCHE directed by local filmmaker, Jared Drake!
All ticket proceeds benefit Kittitas County K9 Search & Rescue Team.
Tickets available at https://northbendtheatre.com/
Doors open at 5 and the show starts at 6.

12/13/2021

Brush up on your avalanche knowledge with the Backcountry Basics! This free resource can help you better understand how to stay safe this winter as you enjoy the snowy mountains.
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Check out the Backcountry Basics: https://nwac.us/backcountry-basics/

10/27/2021

Shejumps is a great program

10/22/2021

Mt Bachelor Avalanche Dogs

Mt Bachelor has its own avalanche dog program that trains canines to find buried skiers an