Invest in Mountain Safety: Support MWAC’s 2025 Spring Fundraiser
Our Spring Fundraising Goal: $20,000
Donate to Mount Washington Avalanche Center (MWAC)
The snow may be melting on Mount Washington, but our work never stops. The Mount Washington Avalanche Center (MWAC) is committed to serving the mountain community year-round by providing accurate avalanche forecasts, conducting search and rescue operations, and educating the public on safe mountain travel.
Your support is critical to continuing and expanding these efforts for next season and beyond.
Why Your Support Matters:
Each winter, thousands of people depend on the Mount Washington Avalanche Center for accurate avalanche forecasts and critical rescue coordination. These services don’t happen by chance – they rely on a skilled team working under demanding conditions. Even small gaps can have an outsized impact. Your support helps ensure MWAC remains strong, responsive, and ready to serve when it matters most.
A timely forecast. A coordinated rescue. Your donation helps make both possible.
By contributing, you help directly fund:
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🏔️ Avalanche Forecasting Operations
MWAC uses a variety of cutting-edge digital tools and subscriptions to deliver daily avalanche reports. The MWAC’s daily avalanche forecasts are not just for backcountry adventurers—they serve everyone who lives, works, or recreates in the Mount Washington region. By supporting these operations, you help ensure that anyone heading into the mountains—whether for hiking, skiing, or simply enjoying the outdoors—has access to critical information for making informed, safety-conscious decisions.
- 🤖 Improvements to Forecasting Tools & Technology
To stay at the forefront of mountain safety, MWAC continually enhances its weather stations and collaborates with local weather partners. The MWAC’s forecasting tools not only ensure safer backcountry travel but also enhance the region’s overall safety by providing data that informs search and rescue team response to backcountry emergencies. Donations help keep these systems state-of-the-art, benefiting everyone in the Mount Washington region by improving forecasting accuracy and response times. - 🆘 Search and Rescue Operations
Search and rescue operations don’t just impact those directly involved in backcountry recreation; they affect the entire community. Your donation helps ensure that emergency responders on the east side of Mount Washington have the necessary, up-to-date tools and gear to quickly and effectively assist anyone in need of help on the mountain, whether they’re lost, injured, or in a life-threatening situation. - 👩🏫 Public Education & Community Outreach
We’re committed to raising awareness about avalanche safety. MWAC’s educational efforts extend far beyond experienced outdoor enthusiasts. We strive to reach local communities, school groups, and everyday residents with vital avalanche awareness and safety messages. Your support funds initiatives like our upcoming film, which will help raise awareness about the risks of the mountain and how to stay safe—benefiting everyone who enjoys the region, from casual hikers to seasoned mountaineers.
This spring fundraiser will help fund infrastructure, education, and outreach initiatives for the 2025–26 season. Whether you give $10 or $1,000, any donation contributes to MWAC’s mission of ensuring a safer and more educated mountain community. Please consider giving today. Every contribution strengthens the safety net for our mountain community.
All donations are tax-deductible and go directly to supporting the operations of the Mount Washington Avalanche Center through our non-profit partner, the Mount Washington Avalanche Center Foundation (MWACF).