Useful Data

CAIC, the Colorado Avalanche Information Center is funded by donations and is an important avalanche forecasting resource for backcountry skiers and snowboarders, along with other snow season backcountry users.

The purpose of the CAIC is to minimize the economic and human impact of snow avalanches on recreation, tourism, commerce, industry and the citizens of Colorado. Since 1950 avalanches have killed more people in Colorado than any other natural hazard, and in the United States, Colorado accounts for one-third of all avalanche deaths.

The 4th Annual Friends of CAIC Benefit Bash is Saturday, November 12th, 2011 from 5 to 10pm at the Breckenridge Riverwalk Center and SlideWright is among a long list of sponsors. We have provided $700 worth of waxing, base repair, edge tuning and binding insert tools and supplies that are available for bidding during the silent auction. If you cannot make it to the Benefit Bash, you can donate directly to help support this valuable resource for all of our sakes.

So be safe out there and do not travel in the backcountry without good avalanche and snow information, combined with snow safety skills, avalanche safety gear and good decision making.

Before heading out on your next road trip through Colorado, be sure to check out the Colorado Road Conditions web site.

Not only will it provide current road conditions, but also:

• Latest weather map and road conditions for neighboring states
• Live Traffic Speeds and Travel Times
• Road Work Locations
• Traveler Information
• Links to Neighboring States Travel Information
• Devices: Streaming Cameras, Weather Stations & Variable Message Boards

This is an excellent resource that can viewed on mobile devices.

The US Snow Depths can easily be compared via this animated map from the Weather Underground: