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Silverton Avalanche School
Since 1962 the Silverton Avalanche School has educated skiers, snowboarders, snowmobilers, ski patrollers, search and rescue personnel, and law enforcement officers how to play safe and stay safe in avalanche terrain. SAS is a not for profit organization.
Late season winter storm❄
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 6 PM MDT SUNDAY ABOVE 9500 FEET...
* WHAT...Snow expected above 9500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 6 PM MDT SUNDAY ABOVE 9500 FEET...
* WHAT...Snow expected above 9500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches.
Deadly Colorado avalanche season prompts reflection on messaging
After one of the deadlier avalanche seasons in recorded history in Colorado, snow researchers and emergency management officials are reflecting and...
Congrats to the students in SAS's final level 2 of the year. Springtime allows for bigger ski tours. Planning is a big part of the rec Level 2 course. It's amazing to see these students dig deep, commit to their team, overcome individual challenges and and pull off a very impressive mission. #kickkngSAS #3-2-1 #theegoisnotyouramigo #avyschool #mammutna #wyssen
Black Diamond Product Recalls
Information on product recalls from Black Diamond Equipment
From the wet avalanche cycle in early early April on an east-facing slope in the Wolf Creek area. Mashed potatoes, big rollers, runnels in the snowpack all signs of spring snow. 📸: Sandy Kobrock
Get in the alpine for green! Watch out for Loose Wet...grungy at lower elevations. Get to know those Melt Forms!
Sites We Love:
- thesanjuans.org
- snowstudies.org
- sanjuancountySAR
- avtraining.org
- backcountryaccess.com
- crestedbutteguides.com
- asarc.ca
- silvertonmountain.com
- venturesnowboards.com
- americanavalancheassociation.org
- avalanche.org
- avalanche1.com
- canadianavalancheassociation.ca
- crestedbutteavalanchecenter.org
- caic
- desertsuncoffee.com
- friendsofcaic.org
Resources
- What to Bring
- Level 1 Course Prep
- http://avalanche.state.co.us/
- Check road conditions here for Colorado
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