Invest in Mountain Safety: Support MWAC's 2026 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.
CHECK OUT OUR 2024 - 2025 IMPACT REPORT HERE
Direct Your Impact with a Restricted or Unrestricted Gift
Want to support a specific part of MWAC’s work? You can choose to make your donation a restricted gift, allowing you to direct your contribution to the area that matters most to you—whether that’s forecasting operations, search and rescue, education and outreach, technology improvements, forecaster development, or support where it is needed most. This ensures your support goes exactly where you want it to make an impact, while helping MWAC continue to deliver critical services to the mountain community.
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.Spend My Donation As You See Fit or Support Where It Is Needed Most
Not sure where your support is needed most? You can choose to make an unrestricted gift, allowing MWAC to direct your donation where it will have the greatest impact. These flexible funds are essential for addressing immediate needs and supporting day-to-day operations across forecasting, search and rescue, education, and infrastructure. By trusting MWAC to allocate your gift, you help ensure we remain ready to meet the evolving demands of the mountain environment.
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).