Blaine publication to host benefit

Mount Baker Experience magazine will be partnering with 122 West Brewing Company in Bellingham at 2416 Meridian Street to host a benefit event. All proceeds from the event on Wednesday, October 9 will support the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC).

NWAC is a non-profit organization providing winter weather data collection and free avalanche awareness classes.

“We’re really grateful that we have local partners who are willing to raise funds on our behalf,” NWAC development and communications manager Charlotte Guard said.

Food, music, prizes, retro Warren Miller movies and decades of Mount Baker Slush Cup videos will be included at the benefit event. Raffle prizes include donated items from Backcountry Essentials, American Alpine Institute, Warren Miller Entertainment, Yeager’s, Backcountry Access and more. The benefit starts at 6 p.m. and entrance admission is by donation.