CAIC Releases Full Report of Avalanche that Killed 2 Snowmobilers Near Winter Park, CO This weekend, the Colorado Avalanche Information Center released its full report from the fatal slide near Winter Park Resort, CO, on January 7th, 2023. The findings can be a learning opportunity for all of us. Related: Head On A Swivel – Snowmobile Avalanche Awareness The full report is below: Avalanche Details Location: Pumphouse Lake, southwest of Rollins Pass State: Colorado Date: 2023/01/07 […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 17, 2023 0 Comments
CAIC Releases Full Report on Avalanche Fatality Near Breckenridge Ski Area, CO Involving Father and Son The Colorado Avalanche Information Center yesterday released its full report from the fatal slide near Breckenridge Ski Area, CO, on December 31st, 2022. The findings can be a learning opportunity for all of us. The full report is below: Avalanche Details Location: Number 5, Carter Gulch southwest of Breckenridge State: Colorado Date: 2022/12/31 Time: 12:30 PM (Estimated) Summary Description: 2 sidecountry riders caught, 1 […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 9, 2023 0 Comments
CAIC Releases Full Report on Berthoud Pass, CO, Avalanche Fatality Involving Father and 3 Teenage Sons The Colorado Avalanche Information Center yesterday released its full report from the fatal slide on Berthoud Pass, CO, on December 26th, 2022. The findings can be a learning opportunity for all of us. The full report is below: Avalanche Details Location: Nitro Chute, north of Berthoud Pass State: Colorado Date: 2022/12/26 Time: 12:40 PM (Estimated) Summary Description: 4 backcountry tourers caught, 2 fully buried, […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 5, 2023 1 Comment
21st Annual Loveland Ski Area CAIC Corn Harvest Benefit 2022 Brought to you by Loveland Ski Area The 21st Annual Loveland Ski Area CAIC Corn Harvest Benefit is one of the best snow events Colorado has to offer. Ahh, springtime in the Rocky Mountains. As we wind down the 2022 season, it is time for everything from slush bumps and sunshine to the one last major dump of snow of […] Featured Article Greg Obernesser | April 25, 2022 1 Comment
Full CAIC Report: March 19 Avalanche Fatality Near Steamboat Springs, CO A backcountry skier was killed in an avalanche on Saturday, March 19 in the Buffalo Pass area northeast of Steamboat Springs, CO. Two skiers were involved in the avalanche at approximately 12:20 pm, according to the CAIC. The accident occurred in the North Fork of Fish Creek drainage, northeast of Steamboat Springs. The two men had snowmobiled into the area […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 31, 2022 1 Comment
Full CAIC Report Published Regarding Solo Backcountry Snowboarder Killed in Avalanche South of Telluride, CO Last Week At around 2:00 pm on Thursday, March 17, a solo backcountry snowboarder was caught, buried, and killed in an avalanche south of Trout Lake, 13 miles south of Telluride, CO, in the North San Juan Mountain Forecast zone. The man has been identified as 29-year-old Devin Overton of Telluride, who was “an accomplished backcountry snowboarder,” according to the Colorado Avalanche […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 23, 2022 0 Comments
[VIDEO] CAIC Shares Video Demonstrating How Sketchy Colorado Backcountry Snowpack is Right Now View this post on Instagram A post shared by Colorado Avalanche Info Center (@coavalancheinfo) Video: IFMGA guide Ben Markhart using a low angle test slope to illustrate the touchy nature of the new, wind-drifted snow in the Vail / Summit backcountry zone before the most recent storm on March 8th. Cracking and collapsing illustrate instability but so do […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 11, 2022 1 Comment
CAIC’s New Tool For Analyzing and Understanding Avalanches Avalanches are a part of snow sports. Whether the highway is closed on your way to the resort, or you’re a backcountry enthusiast studying the layers of snowpack, avalanche awareness is essential. It is especially when recreating in the backcountry, and preparation is key. Possessing the proper equipment and knowing the conditions are essential to safely enjoying your excursion. An average of […] Avalanche Aunika Skogen | January 14, 2022 0 Comments