Due to Covid-19, in-person avalanche forecast fundraising will be limited this year which will impact education and programming for CAIC and UAC.

February ski touring news and opinion, airbag packs making air pocket, skimo race victories, avalanche safety, bighorn sheep and more.

Can the hoe attachment on an avalanche shovel really increase your shoveling speed and efficiency? Aidan Goldie’s experiments conclude with a resounding YES.

In depth overview of avalanche education resources in the US, including AAA, AIARE, Pro and Rec level avy courses, Companion rescue and more.

Emergency communications while backcountry ski touring, including inReach, SPOT, BCA Link and more.

Observations from and lessons learned at the first annual Four Corners Snow and Avalanche Workshop in Silverton, CO. The avalanche and snowpack education never stops.