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.

Each winter, CAIC forecasters and educators host free public events across Colorado to build avalanche awareness and backcountry safety skills. Find a stop near you and join the conversation.

Support avalanche forecasting and education in Colorado. Donations to Friends of CAIC help fund forecasts, field operations, and public-safety outreach statewide. Colorado Gives Day matches donations up to $30,000.