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Avalanche Safety, Information and Forecasts

As snow starts to fall, many Coloradoans and out of state visitors will take advantage of it and head to the mountains for a variety of outdoor activities. Whether skiing, snowshoeing, or hiking, anyone who spends time outdoors in the high country needs to be aware of the danger avalanches present. On average six people die in Colorado every year from avalanches and being prepared is an essential survival skill.

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Avalanche Safety - Be Prepared or Die

Avalanche Danger Scale

Related Links:

Forecast Centers

CAIC - Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Avalanche.org - Portal to all major US forecast centers
Avalanche.ca - Portal to Canadian forecasts and education

Online Resources for Avalanche Education

CAIC Class Calendar
FSavalanche.org - Forest Service National Avalanche Center site
American Avalanche Association - Professional organization and education standards
American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education - Avalanche Education

Tutorials and Information

Avalanche Basics for Skiers and Snowboarders or Snowmobilers from the Forest Service National Avalanche Center

Followed by "A Day in Avalanche Country"

Online Avalanche Class from the Canadian Avalanche Association
Avalanche Encyclopedia with illustrated and animated descriptions
Frequently Asked Questions complied by the Utah Avalanche Center
"A Dozen More Turns" is about five friends, the decisions they made, and a fatal avalanche

Data courtesy the Colorado Avalanche Information Center.