CAIC Releases Full Report From Maroon Bowl, Near Aspen Highlands, CO, Avalanche That Killed Backcountry Skier Yesterday the Colorado Avalanche Information Center released its full report from the fatal slide near Aspen Highlands, CO, on March 19th, 2023. The findings can be a learning opportunity for all of us. Related: CAIC Releases Full Harrowing Report of Avalanche that Killed a Skier Near Marble, CO The full report is below: Avalanche Details Location: Maroon Bowl, north of Highland […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 28, 2023 0 Comments
CAIC Releases Full Harrowing Report of Avalanche that Killed a Skier Near Marble, CO This weekend, the Colorado Avalanche Information Center released its full report from the fatal slide near Marble, CO, on March 17th, 2023. The report is hard to read in some places. The slide carried the three skiers 2,500 feet over three cliff bands, breaking bones, causing a concussion, and ripping beacons and avalanche airbags from their bodies before burying them. The […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 27, 2023 1 Comment
Colorado Could Start Using A New Avalanche Forecasting Method Accurately forecasting avalanche risk remains a top priority in Colorado. The Colorado General Assembly’s Joint Budget Committee on Feb. 21 voted in favor of sponsoring a $1 million funding effort to assist the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) transition from a fixed zone forecasting method to a flexible-zone method. The current fixed-zone method creates avalanche forecasts for large, pre-determined regions […] Avalanche Luke Guilford | February 28, 2023 1 Comment
4 Coloradans Died in Avalanches the Last 3 Weekends and the Danger Will Continue through the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Weekend The Colorado Avalanche Information Center reports a string of fatal accidents and continuing dangerous avalanche conditions this upcoming holiday weekend, urging people to heed danger warnings and stop this tragic trend. Related: CAIC Releases Full Report on Avalanche Fatality Near Breckenridge Ski Area, CO Involving Father and Son Four people have died in avalanches since December 26 and there is […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 12, 2023 1 Comment
Over 400 Avalanches Reported in Colorado in Last 10 Days Avalanche danger is high in Colorado right now. In the last 10 days, observers have reported over 400 avalanches as the snowpack has passed a tipping point. An avalanche warning has been issued by the Colorado Avalanche Information Center for the northern Front Range Mountains, including Cameron Pass and the Park Range. Of those 400 reported avalanches, 137 were large […] Avalanche AvyBrains | December 13, 2022 2 Comments
41 Avalanches Reported in Colorado Since Nov. 3 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Friends of CAIC (@friendsofcaic) In the last five days, 41 avalanches have been reported in Colorado, giving proof that avalanche season has returned to the Centennial State. According to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC), 11 of the 41 reported avalanches were caused by humans. Related: Colorado Avalanche Information Center Launches […] Avalanche AvyBrains | November 8, 2022 2 Comments
Colorado Avalanche Information Center Launches New Website With Dynamic Avalanche Forecasting As early-season snow storms begin to blanket the Rockies, the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) will begin to issue its daily weather and avalanche forecasts a little differently. On November 1, 2022, the Colorado Avalanche Information Center launched a new website, creating dynamic forecasts and avalanche threat levels, as well as daily 48-hour forecasts issued every afternoon at 4:30 pm. […] Avalanche Steven Snyder | November 7, 2022 0 Comments
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
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