Those who are thinking of venturing into Colorado’s winter backcountry can now prepare for the risk of avalanches through a new online course. “Avalanche Aware is a great starting place for anybody ...

The Colorado Avalanche Information Center has teamed up with backcountry professionals to offer a free online course aimed at introducing essential avalanche safety concepts to winter travelers.

Three snow safety agencies from the western United States have joined forces ahead of winter 2025-26 and launched a free, online educational program titled ‘Avalanche Aware’, which is designed to ...

As the winter season arrives and more snow starts to fall around Colorado, it’s important to make sure you have the proper education when it comes to snow and avalanche safety if you’re planning to ...

View post: Editor's Picks: The Best Ski Pants & Bibs for Women of 2026 The article offers beginner tips for safe backcountry skiing, emphasizing avalanche awareness and education. Essential skills: ...

Yes, there have been some fatalities this winter. Nine so far, in fact, across the western United States. The latest came in January, when a snowboarder hitting some backcountry snow triggered an ...

The first big snowfalls of winter bring a lot of excitement to Colorado’s backcountry communities — and a heavy responsibility to those whose job it is to keep people safe from avalanches. Avalanches ...

The skier who died Saturday after being buried in an avalanche near Red Mountain Pass in the San Juan Mountains was participating in an advanced avalanche safety course at the time he was killed. All ...