Join us at the Daily Dose on Friday December 19th 5-7 pm to hear Matt Steen discuss professional decision making in avalanche terrain. Helicopter Skiing Lead guide manages avalanche terrain in the San Juan mountains of colorado. Come hear his interesting perspective.
Programs like the Fireside Chat Series and Trailhead Days are made possible through funding from MetRec, STOR and the National Forest Foundation.
The CBAC invites you to our first Fireside Chat Thursday, December 11 from 5-7 p.m. at the MSP Lounge in the Elevation Hotel. We will give a brief “state of the snowpack” and then Crested Butte Mountain Rescue President Randy Felix will give a presentation. Best of all, it’s free. The CBAC Fireside Chat series is made possible through funding from MetRec, the NFF and STOR.
First Come, First Served! Get there for the best selection.
A night of avalanche education and fun! Presentations, the world-famous raffle, and winter stoke. Speaker lineup includes Ian Hatchett, Brittany Konsella, Eric Murrow, and Zach Guy.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW. Doors open at 5 pm, show starts at 6:30!
CBAC’s 2024-25 annual report summarizes the season, our operations, finances, sponsors, and more. You can download a pdf here or use the viewer below. Thanks to everyone who supported our mission towards a safer backcountry community. Feel free to contact us with questions.
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CalTopo has partnered with participating avalanche centers around the country, including CBAC, to overlay avalanche occurrences onto their mapping platform. Another tool you can use for planning your outings in the backcountry.
Join us at the Talk of the Town for our end-of-the-season party. Thursday, April 10 at 5 p.m. Free beer! Live music! Need we say more?!
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Join us at the Public House Saturday, February 15 for a Floodgate Operators concert. Doors open at 8 p.m., show starts at 9 p.m. Proceeds to benefit the Crested Butte Avalanche Center. Special thanks to concert sponsors Crested Butte Electrical, Bluebird Real Estate, Mountain Spirits Liquors and Altitude Painting. Tickets and info here.
