Letter to the Editor: Is It Worth It? The Question Every Backcountry Skier Should Ask Themselves
I stand alone in the treed area of a north-facing slope under…
CAIC to Host 17th Annual Benefit Bash in Breckenridge, CO
Mark your calendars for November 23, folks, because the Colorado Avalanche Information…
Massive Avalanche Control Week for Ski Patrol at Whitewater Ski Resort, BC
Between February 26 and March 5, Whitewater Ski Resort, British Columbia, experienced…
[VIDEO] “To the Hills and Back” – A Heart-Wrenching Documentary Exploring the Lives of 2 Backcountry Skiers Who Navigate the Aftermath of Separate Avalanche Tragedies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxxmuLD1Kds "Using stories has always been integral to our approach to avalanche…
What is Sluff — A Look at the Small Yet Dangerous Type of Avalanche
You have more than likely seen it and maybe even experienced it,…
What Exactly are “Remotely Triggered” Avalanches?
An avalanche, whether massive or minimal, can be detrimental and devastating to…
CAIC Begins Daily Forecasts as Avalanche Season Kicks Off
Last week, a snowstorm dropped over 20 inches in many parts of…
Red Helium Balloons Were Once Used as Avalanche Safety Tools
A beacon, probe, and shovel are a few modern and necessary avalanche…