Avalanche Information
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Avalanches are common in the Colorado backcountry. This is due to the combination of weather cycles (cold temperatures, dry spells and wind loading), steep slopes, and a significant amount of terrain above treeline. We offer these links to avalanche classes, organizations, hotlines, rating scales, and safety basics. We urge you to get educated and understand how to avoid avalanches. In addition, when traveling in the winter backcountry, carry proper avalanche gear and practice with it often.
Avalanches in the BSA Newsletter
- June 2004: Bluegrass Returns to Avalanche Jam Fundraiser
- June 2004: Boulder Engineer Builds a Better Avalanche Beacon
- April 2003: Avalanches in the 2002-2003 Season
- August 2002: CAIC Avalanche Jam
- May 2002: Late Spring Avalanche Discussion
- June 2002: Avalanches: 2000 - 2001
- February 2002: Avalanches: Fatalities, Education, and Awareness
- February 2001: CAIC Backcountry Observers Project