Check out our 2020/21 Annual Report here!
CBAC_AnnualReport_2020_21_3The report recaps the horrific snowpack last winter, and how CBAC combated the deadly winter through its operations and outreach efforts. The report also details our user analytics, finances, and outlines goals for next season. Huge thank you to all of our sponsors, donors, and partners who make our efforts possible. See you when the snow starts to fly!
Date: 04/09/2021
Name: Jared Berman
Zone:Â Crested Butte Backcountry
Wet avalanches and warm temperatures dominated this week. See everything that happened right here.
Date: 04/02/2021
Name: Jack Caprio
Zone: Crested Butte Backcountry
Spring has sprung. It’s getting hot out there and liquid water is making its way deep into the snowpack. See what this all means for spring skiing right here.
Date: 03/26/2021
Name: Jack Caprio
Zone: Crested Butte Backcountry
Consistent moisture throughout the week rewarded us with many pow days in the snow-favored areas of the zone. Check out the weekly summary to see how these storms impacted avalanche conditions.
Date of Observation: 03/19/2021
Name: Jack Caprio
Zone:Â Crested Butte Backcountry
The doughnut hole effect showed up in full force this week. Irwin received 20+ inches and areas closer to town only 4 inches. Click here to see how this storm impacted avalanche conditions throughout the zone.
Date of Observation: 03/12/2021
Author: Jared Berman, Zach Guy
Zone:Â Crested Butte Backcountry
This week we saw many different avalanche types from wet slabs to dry slabs. Learn all about why this happened and what this means down the road in this week’s Weekly Summary.
Date of Observation: 03/05/2021
Author: Jack Caprio
Zone: Crested Butte Backcountry
Spring break is upon us. Temperatures are climbing and our snowpack has begun the annual springtime transition. See all the recent action here.
Date: 02/26/2021
Author: Jared Berman, Zach Guy
Zone:Â Crested Butte Backcountry
Strong winds this week have created thick, dense slabs in the upper elevations. Read all about it plus more in this week’s summary.
Date: 02/19/2021
Author: Jack Caprio
Zone: Crested Butte Backcountry
3 separate loading events produced some impressive avalanches. Check out the full weekly recap here.
Date: 02/12/2021
Author: Jared Berman
Zone:Â Crested Butte Backcountry
AVALANCHES, AVALANCHES, AVALANCHES! Our snowpack is getting deep and avalanches are becoming large! This week our zone has seen the most impressive avalanche cycle of the season. Check out the weekly snowpack summary to learn all about it.
