The Friends of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization created to support the CAIC, avalanche safety, and education.
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Tickets are live for the 25th Annual Colorado Snow and Avalanche Workshop!
🎟️Early Bird tickets: eventbrite.com/e/25th-annual…
CSAW is a full-day program of engaging presentations on the latest research, operational insights, and real-world lessons.
🎉Celebrate 25 years of CSAW with a special commemorative t-shirt, featuring a throwback CAIC logo and every CSAW location dating back to 2002!
Order yours to mark the milestone: support.friendsofcaic.org/co…
📭Friends of CAIC Members: the 2025-26 Photo Annual is coming to a mailbox near you!
A special member perk, the Photo Annual serves as a historic, collectible print record of the most powerful avalanche photography throughout the state during the previous snow season.
We’re hiring two Trailhead Outreach Coordinators to execute our Trailhead Outreach Program (TOP) at high-use winter recreation areas throughout Colorado.
These are full-time, seasonal positions from November 2, 2026 - April 30, 2027.
👉Apply: support.friendsofcaic.org/pa…
Shred with a Legend: support.friendsofcaic.org/pa…
The $20 raffle tickets benefit the Friends of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC). powder.com/news/raffle-ski-d…
❄️How did Coloradans make decisions during February’s 2026 dangerous avalanche cycle?
Read more about how and why terrain choices were made, in addition to other educational outreach programs to keep the Colorado backcountry community more informed. coloradosun.com/2026/07/09/c…
After a concentrated effort to warn backcountry travelers of the avalanche conditions and relatively few accidents, @COAvalancheInfo wanted to know: What role did forecast products and public messaging play in how people understood risk and made terrain choices?
Among the plethora of useful data, one number stood out: 92% of Snow Pool survey respondents reported that conditions influenced their plans or terrain choices.
Thank you to @jasonblevins and @ColoradoSun for the coverage!
Join the Friends of CAIC team!
We’re hiring an Events and Programs Coordinator to connect Colorado's backcountry community to avalanche safety through exceptional events, statewide outreach programs, and meaningful community partnerships.
👉Apply today: support.friendsofcaic.org/pa…
June 1 marks the end of @COAvalancheInfo daily forecasts for the season.
No forecast doesn’t mean no avalanches. Avalanches are still possible wherever there’s snow on a steep slope.
👀Visit avalanche.state.co.us/summer… for more info about common summer avalanche problems.
Around 3 p.m. on May 6, 2026, an avalanche released in the Dragon's Tail Couloir in RMNP.
When transitioning, two skiers were caught in the avalanche and carried to the apron over a small cliff band. One skier lost their backpack and the other lost one ski and a pole.
Did you know @COAvalancheInfo provides daily forecasts through the end of May?
It’s a great time to get up high for spring expeditions, but conditions can change quickly, especially with new snow followed by rising temperatures.
➡️Get the forecast: colorado.gov/avalanche
🌸Friends of CAIC Spring Gear Giveaway is back! From now until April 1, help us raise $30,000 for avalanche safety.
Every $20 donation you make = one entry to win gear of your choice.
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We have an incredible lineup of backcountry gear and experiences. With 24 prizes worth over $16,000, there are plenty of chances to win!
Your support sustains our work funding avalanche safety and education throughout Colorado!
If @COAvalancheInfo forecast tools have helped you plan safer days in the mountains this season, please consider supporting all of the effort behind the scenes
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Despite an unusual winter, we’ve made a strong impact across avalanche safety and education programs. Our Trailhead Outreach Program has connected with more than 3,400 backcountry users, and we’ve donated $200,000 to improve CAIC’s forecasting operations and technology.
