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OUR MISSION

Supporting Avalanche Forecasting and Education in Colorado

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Special Spring Message

We're giving away over $15,000 in gear to lucky donors to our spring campaign through March 29th! The Gear Giveaway is back and our goal is to raise $30,000 for avalanche safety in Colorado. Partners like Dynafit, BCA, KLIM, Black Diamond, Osprey, Rocky Talkie, Ortovox, Pomoca donated the prizes. All donations $100 and more get a free Friends of CAIC Arcade belt while supplies last!

Visit Support.friendsofcaic.org/spring and make a donation today!

Who We Are

The Friends of the CAIC (Colorado Avalanche Information Center) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization
that was created to support the CAIC, while contributing to
avalanche awareness and education throughout Colorado. Over the past 15 years, the organization has funded avalanche awareness curriculums, developed avalanche safety videos and signage, created
outreach for new and existing users, built new web and
mobile applications, and supported the CAIC’s forecast
operations.

Why Is Avalanche Safety Important?

Colorado leads the nation in avalanche accidents and deaths. In fact, they are the most deadly weather-related natural hazard in the state on an annual basis, averaging about 6 deaths per year and many more non fatal injuries from involvements. During the 2022-2023 season, there were 122 people reported caught in avalanches. Of those caught, 11 were killed.

"The more people you have exposed to avalanche hazards, the more chances you have of someone getting involved in an avalanche. We have a huge winter recreation industry and culture in Colorado. We have about 27 major ski areas. We have highways that run through the mountains, a lot of people that live in the mountains, and people who visit us to play in the mountains."
Ethan Greene, Director of the CAIC

Contribute $300k/yr to CAIC Forecasting Operations

Engage with 8,000+ users/yr at 150 Trailhead Outreach Days

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Trailhead Member

Starting at only $35 per season, get exclusive stickers and access to 60% off logo gear and access to member only events.

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Treeline Member

Make a $100 annual donation and recieve a limited edition 10 oz Yeti Rambler Mug in addition to base level benefits!

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Summit Member

Step to the top as a Summit Member with $500 yearly support and you'll receive a custom Friends of CAIC Summit Member Topo Designs Case!

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Show off your support

  • Flamingo Patch Trucker
    Flamingo Patch Trucker
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    $35.00
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  • CAIC 50th Anniversary Hat
    CAIC 50th Anniversary Hat
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    $35.00
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  • White Roped Tech Trucker
    White Roped Tech Trucker
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    $65.00
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  • Ear Flap Hat Black
    Ear Flap Hat Black
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    $78.00
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  • Camo Patch Trucker
    Camo Patch Trucker
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  • Packable Touring Washable Navy Hat
    Packable Touring Washable Navy Hat
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  • Packable Touring Washable Forest Green Hat
    Packable Touring Washable Forest Green Hat
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  • Sea Foam Roped Tech Trucker
    Sea Foam Roped Tech Trucker
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Program Spotlight

Our Trailhead Outreach Program Team reaches thousands of backcountry users of all types across the state of Colorado with avalanche safety information each season

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