Avalanche Aware is an introduction to avalanches and avalanche safety. It is designed for people of all ages who want to learn about or avoid avalanche terrain using different travel modes. Request a presentation here.
Feb 3, 2026 – Avalanche Night, Ouray
- Date: February 3, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM
- Location: Ouray Town Hall, 320 6th Ave
Join CAIC Forecaster Chris Dickson for Avalanche Night, hosted by Ouray Mountain Rescue. This community evening will focus on how to use CAIC forecasts and tools to plan safer days in avalanche terrain. Chris will walk through CAIC tools, highlight new features on the website, and share practical tips for finding and applying the information that matters most in the backcountry.
This event is geared toward anyone traveling in Colorado's snowy mountains, from first-time backcountry users to experienced riders looking for a refresher.
More info: ouraymountainrescue.com
Contact: ouraymountainrescue.com/contact
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Feb 3, 2026 – Avalanche Aware, Littleton
- Date: February 3, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM
- Location: Deer Creek Library, 11100 Bradford Rd, Littleton
Join CAIC's Northern Mountains Regional Manager, Mike Cooperstein, for Avalanche Aware, a free, beginner-friendly introduction to avalanche safety. Coop will discuss how avalanches form, the red flags to watch for in changing mountain conditions, and how to use CAIC forecasts to plan safer outings. This program is useful for anyone heading into snowy terrain—whether hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, or riding a snowmobile.
This program is free and open to the public.
Event info: jeffcolibrary.com
Contact: asl@jeffcolibrary.org
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Feb. 4, 2026 – Avalanche Aware, Durango
Date: February 4, 2026
Time: 7:00 a.m.
Location: La Plata County Fairgrounds Extension Building, 2500 Main Ave., Durango, CO
CAIC Forecaster Austin DiVesta will provide an introduction to avalanche awareness and backcountry safety. Avalanche Aware is a free, approachable starting point for anyone planning to spend time in Colorado's snow-covered mountains. This event is geared for all user groups, whether you are walking, skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, or snowmobiling.
Hosted by the Durango Daybreak Rotary Club, this event is free and open to the public.
More info: durangodaybreakrotary.org
Contact: durangodaybreakrotary@gmail.com
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Feb. 5, 2026 – Mid-Season Review, Durango
Date: February 5, 2026
Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
Location: Durango Public Library, 1900 E. 3rd Ave., Durango, CO
Join CAIC Forecaster Krista Beyer for a mid-season review of avalanche conditions and the current state of the snowpack in the San Juan Mountains. Krista will also share an overview of CAIC’s forecast and highlight new tools from the CAIC.
Hosted by Friends of the San Juan Mountains, this event is free and open to the public.
Event info: thesanjuans.org/calendar
Contact: info@thesanjuans.org
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Feb 26, 2026 – Avalanche Aware, Denver
- Date: February 26, 2026
- Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
- Location: evo Denver, 860 N Broadway
Join CAIC Forecaster Ian Fowler for an evening of avalanche awareness and winter backcountry safety. Ian will break down how avalanches form, the key warning signs to watch for, and how to use CAIC forecasts to make safer decisions in Colorado's snowy mountains.
Designed for all audiences, experience levels, ages, and user types. Presented by evo, in partnership with Oyuki, this event is free and open to the public.
Register here and enter to win an Oyuki prize pack, plus discounts on backcountry safety gear.
More info: evo.com/locations/denver
Contact: (303) 831-7228
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Mar 12, 2026 – Avalanche Aware, Boulder
- Date: March 12, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM
- Location: Patagonia, 1630 Pearl St, Boulder
Join CAIC Forecaster Ian Fowler for Avalanche Aware, an evening focused on avalanche awareness and safer winter travel. Ian will cover how avalanches form, key red flags to watch for, and how to use CAIC forecasts to make informed decisions when traveling in Colorado's snowy mountains. Snowboard mountaineering pioneer Stephen Koch will also share his experience after being caught in an avalanche in the Tetons.
Designed for all audiences, experience levels, ages, and user types. Hosted by Patagonia, this event is free and open to the public.
More info: Patagonia.com
Contact: (720) 677-5010
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Mar 12, 2026 – Avalanche Aware, Denver
- Date: March 12, 2026
- Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
- Location: evo Denver, 860 N Broadway
Join CAIC and evo Denver for an evening of avalanche awareness and winter backcountry safety. We’ll cover how avalanches form, the key warning signs to watch for, and how to use CAIC forecasts to make safer decisions in Colorado’s snowy mountains.
Designed for all audiences, experience levels, ages, and user types. Presented by evo, in partnership with Oyuki. This event is free and open to the public.
Register and enter to win an Oyuki prize pack, plus discounts on backcountry safety gear.
More info: evo.com/locations/denver
Contact: (303) 831-7228
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To request an accessibility accommodation, please contact CAIC at CAIC@state.co.us or 303-499-9650 at least two weeks in advance of an event. CAIC will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations, but services are subject to availability.
