This is very sad news. Our deepest condolences to “Big Wally’s” family and friends. The report from: http://www.skiingthebackcountry.com/jackson_hole_ski_partoller_accident.php Update 1-8-09 8:32 PM MST We are so sad to report that Big Wally is not going to make it. May he rest in peace, skiing powder and joining loved ones who have already passed. We are [...]
When: Wed, January 6, 7:00pm – 8:30pm Where: REI Denver (map) Join staff from the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) for a FREE evening presentation on avalanche terrain. “Beyond the Basics” will help frame an understanding of why terrain selection skills are essential to safe travel in the backcountry. This presentation is geared towards people [...]
COOKE CITY AVALANCHE FATALITY On Sunday, January 3rd, a snowmobiler was killed in an avalanche on Scotch Bonnet Mountain near Lulu Pass. He was riding up a narrow slope bordered by trees when he triggered the slide. The slope was tracked up from previous riders. He was on a lower angled part of the slope, [...]
The 2nd Annual CAIC Benefit Bash was a success! On November 14th, the weather was horrible and the roads were atrocious. But, in spite of the weather, the Friends of CAIC and the Breckenridge Riverwalk Center hosted 1100 people and raised $39,375. We are extremely happy with our turnout and are very pleased with the [...]
