Utah Avalanche Center to host 32nd Annual Backcountry Benefit

The Utah Avalanche Center team at the close of the 2023-24 avalanche forecasting season. Photo: Utah Avalanche Center

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Tickets are on sale for the Utah Avalanche Center’s 32nd Annual Backcountry Benefit, the center’s largest community party of the year. On Thursday, September 11 the center invites guests to celebrate the backcountry community while supporting avalanche forecasting, awareness, and education across Utah.

The Backcountry Benefit will feature a silent auction, food and drinks, and live music. Uinta Brewing is bringing a limited edition beer, Dented Brick Distillery will be serving cocktails, Old Town Cellars will be serving wine, Utah Food Services will be serving dinner, and Herban Empire will be providing music.

Adult ticket prices start at $45 per person with youth and student tickets priced at $30, though prices will go up after July 31. Tickets include a dinner ticket, two drink tickets and entry into the opportunity drawing. All proceeds benefit the UAC.

The Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) has a rich history, dating back to its establishment in 1980 through a collaboration with the US Forest Service (USFS). Recognizing the growing demand for avalanche education and awareness, the nonprofit Friends of the Utah Avalanche Center was founded in 1990. This pivotal step ensured that the UAC could bridge the financial gap between available funding and the actual costs of operating an avalanche center.

The majority of avalanche awareness and education programs in Utah are made possible thanks to the dedicated work of the UAC. With a strong emphasis on community support and collaboration, the UAC continues to raise funds, develop strategic initiatives, and promote responsible backcountry practices.

32nd Annual Backcountry Benefit event details:

When: September 11 from 6-10 p.m.

Where: Black Diamond 2084 E 3900 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84124

All attendees under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

All advance purchase tickets are at Will Call when you arrive at the party