Line will provide ski equipment for Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) field staff and help promote the dissemination of avalanche information and education, plus an upcoming Snowbash party in Seattle.
“Now that Line has officially entered the backcountry ski market we want to support those individuals who work hard to inform the public about backcountry avalanche conditions,” said Line Global Brand Director Josh Malczyk, “Of course the gear people use to enjoy the backcountry is important, but nothing is more important than checking the avalanche forecast on a regular basis so travel can be as safe as possible.”
The new Line Sick Day Tourist ski, Snake Skins and Pollard Paint Brush adjustable length ski pole were chosen by NWAC for lightweight, durable and exceptional downhill performance. These products will allow the NWAC team to climb, traverse and descend easily and efficiently when performing regular avalanche assessments.
“Line’s new backcountry ski gear will help our team travel efficiently in and around avalanche terrain this winter while we evaluate the snowpack,” said NWAC Program Director Scott Schell. “Having Line’s support getting the word out about avalanche conditions for backcountry users will also be a huge step in the right direction to create more awareness of backcountry dangers.”
NWAC and Line kick off the upcoming ski season at Snowbash at Evo's Seattle store on Saturday, October 10, 2015 from 5pm-10pm. Attendees will have the chance to win new gear from Line, enjoy food from Peach and the Pig food truck, beer from Pyramid, Fremont and Aslan Brewing, and listen to live music from DJ OCNotes. Proceeds from the event will benefit NWAC.
NWAC is a collaborative effort between the US Forest Service Northwest Avalanche Center and the nonprofit Northwest Avalanche Center. The mission of NWAC is to save lives and reduce the impacts of avalanches on recreation, industry and transportation in the Cascade and Olympic Mountains of Washington and northern Oregon, through mountain weather and avalanche forecasting, data collection and education.
