Extreme Avalanche Danger in Place in Large Parts of Colorado The Colorado Avalanche Information Center ‘CAIC’ has advised the public that large parts of Colorado’s Central and Southern Mountains are under an Avalanche Warning. The areas have been subject to extreme avalanche danger following heavy snowfalls and strong winds on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Level 5 means that avalanches are easy to trigger and can be anticipated to be large, […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 22, 2023 0 Comments
Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) Issuing Zone Avalanche Forecasts Starting Today Starting today the CAIC is issuing zone avalanche forecasts for the winter season. Moderate (2of5) danger exists in the areas indicated by yellow on the map above. Low (1of5) danger exists in the green areas. “Please check our weather and avalanche forecasts each day through the upcoming winter. If you travel in the backcountry, please submit an observation […] Avalanche AvyBrains | November 12, 2021 0 Comments
2020-2021 Colorado Avalanche Deaths Most Since Winter of 1992-1993 Colorado is a state well known for its towering, snow-covered peaks. While these mountains are beautiful, they come with serious threats in the winter. Since the 1950-51 winter season, Colorado avalanches have claimed more lives than any other state in the U.S. With COVID-19 disrupting the 2020-2021 season, avalanche experts feared that the forecasted rise in backcountry users this winter […] Avalanche Ryan Flynn | April 21, 2021 5 Comments
The SnowBrains Podcast | Episode #15 | Why Did The USA Just Have Its Deadliest Avalanche Cycle in History? Dr. Ethan Greene – Director of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center “Why Did The USA Just Have Its Deadliest Avalanche Cycle in History?” Episode #15 of The SnowBrains Podcast This podcast is gonna be a little different. The USA just went through its deadliest avalanche cycle in history, with 16 avalanche fatalities in only 10-days from January 30th, 2021, to […] Podcasts Podcast | February 23, 2021 0 Comments
Court Case of Men Who Triggered Avalanche Near Eisenhower Tunnel, CO in March 2020 Continues The criminal case against Evan Hannibal and Tyler DeWitt, two snowboarders charged with reckless endangerment related to their involvement in an avalanche that damaged Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) infrastructure on March 25, 2020, continued yesterday. During virtual motions, defense attorney Jason Flores-Williams argued that Hannibal and DeWitt’s 4th Amendment Constitutional rights were violated when the information they provided to […] Avalanche Mike Bartholow | February 19, 2021 0 Comments
The SnowBrains Podcast – Episode #1 – Why Is The Colorado Backcountry the Deadliest in the USA? The SnowBrains Podcast is brought to you by Alta Ski Area Today we are very proud to announce the launch of “The SnowBrains Podcast“. The SnowBrains Podcast interviews the most intelligent people in the snowsports industry and passes their fascinating knowledge onto you, our listeners. With our listeners, we explore skiing, snowboarding, snowsports, avalanches, technology, climate, COVID, snow science, medicine, […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 11, 2021 2 Comments
Colorado Avalanche Information Center Asks All Backcountry Users to Sign the “Check the Forecast Pledge” It’s looking probable that the 2020/21 ski season will see more backcountry users than ever before. With various restrictions and occupancy limitations at ski resorts, combined with record sales of backcountry gear, all signs are pointing towards an increase in backcountry recreation. Related: This 2020/21 Season Could See More Backcountry Recreationists than Ever Before As more and more novice skiers […] Backcountry Spencer Cox | February 8, 2020 0 Comments
Colorado Avalanche Information Center Begins Daily Reports The Colorado Avalanche Information Center announced on its social media channels Tuesday that the state-supported nonprofit is now conducting its 2019-20 season daily weather and avalanche forecasts. Related: The Colorado Avalanche Information Center & The Friends of CAIC The CAIC will issue daily regional backcountry avalanche forecasts for the northern, central and southern Rocky Mountains throughout the state by 3 […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 10, 2019 0 Comments
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