Avalanche Aware is a free, easy place to start if you’re heading into snow-covered mountains. Built by AIARE, CAIC, and NWAC, it offers a simple first step into avalanche education for anyone, anywhere.

The $29 Keep Colorado Wild Pass supports CAIC’s avalanche forecasting and education efforts, helping keep backcountry users informed across the state.

A new survey examines how Coloradans assessed risk and made decisions during February 2026’s dangerous avalanche cycle.