CBAC staff will be at the Ohio Pass Trailhead this Saturday, January 14th providing up-to-the-minute reports and conditions from the backcountry. Stop and say “hey” and grab a free map, snacks, rescue cards and stickers.
New Encyclopedia on Avalanche.org
We’re excited to announce the release of a completely new encyclopedia on avalanche.org. We think it’s a great resource for learning or refreshing your avalanche knowledge, with over 250 terms organized into sections relating to avalanches, snowpack, terrain, weather, and human factors. CBAC lead forecaster Zach Guy authored this project with contributions and revisions from the National Avalanche Center, the Sawtooth Avalanche Center, and the Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center. The American Avalanche Association and the National Avalanche Center orchestrated and funded the project.
Here’s the link, which is also under our resources tab: https://avalanche.org/avalanche-encyclopedia/
New Accidents Map
We just published an interactive accidents map that allows users to explore and read reports of avalanche fatalities, injuries, and burials in the Crested Butte forecast area as a learning resource. You can access the map under the “Resources” tab on our website, or at this link. Although we did our best to dig up old accident accounts, some of our records may be incomplete.
Trailhead Day #4-Snodgrass TH
CBAC will be at the Snodgrass Trailhead this Saturday, December 31st. We are sending out 2022 with a bang as the Atmospheric River has returned! Come out for the latest avalanche conditions, friendly banter, maps, stickers, snacks, music and more.
The Backcountry Podcast
Executive Director Than Acuff recaps where the CBAC came from and where it is going in this exciting new Podcast from Backcountry Magazine.
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Holiday Special: Apres Ski Premier
Join the CBAC and local Olympian Aaron Blunck for the Holiday Special Après ski premier hosted by Epic Western Cocktails. We will be premiering two films “The Bulldog” and Head Skis “Feel Real” by Blank Collective.
Where: Elevation Hotel and Spa
When: Dec. 23rd 2022 4-7 pm
After party from 8-11 p.m. at Talk of the Town
Family friendly, Raffle prizes, silent auction, Films, Poster Signing, Epic Western Cocktails, all proceeds will be donated to Living Journeys and the Crested Butte Avalanche Center.
Trailhead Day #3-Slate River TH
Join CBAC and Irwin Guides for this special event with free beacon skills training. Come by anytime from 9:00am to 2:00pm for the latest information on snowpack, conditions, local maps, and snacks or to chat about anything backcountry related. At 10:00 am, 11:00 am and 12:00 pm, Irwin guides training staff will be available for free 1-hour beacons skills training. No sign-up is necessary, show up with your over-snow gear and rescue equipment. If you don’t have rescue gear, we will have beacons, shovels and probes on hand to borrow. Email cbavalanche@gmail.com with any questions about the event.
CBAC End of Season Thank You party!
Join us at the Talk of the Town Friday, April 8 from 6-10 p.m. as we wish to say Thank You to all of our sponsors, supporters, and the community at large. We will have complimentary Modelo beer for everyone, live music from Congo Turner & Company, and a free raffle.
The 48th Annual Al Johnson
The 48th Annual Al Johnson Uphill/Downhill Memorial Telemark Ski Race is this Saturday, March 19. Registration can be completed online at www.eventbrite.com/e/al-johnso
Don’t know what telemark skiing is? Check this out!
Ski Telemark from Curtis Johns on Vimeo.
WCU Chat Panel Discussion
Join us March 2nd at 7:15pm for a panel discussion featuring top local avalanche professionals from across the avalanche spectrum including John Mortimer, Snow Safety Director for Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Ben Pritchett Lead Forecaster for the Colorado Avalanche Information Center, Megan Paden Lead Forecaster for Elk Mountain Grand Traverse and Evan Ross Crested Butte Avalanche Center Forecaster. Should be a great evening of open discussion and sharing of snow wisdom.
Western Colorado University Ballroom 7:15-8:15
FREE.