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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.
Unique messaging for our times
via Colorado Avalanche Information Center - CAIC
"Backcountry Recreation Message
If you are recreating, please do so responsibly. This includes social distancing requirements, not pulling emergency service workers away from the important work they’re doing, and not compromising their ability to continue that work.
Governor Polis issued a Statewide Stay-at-Home order on March 25, 2020 - Learn more Governor Jared Polis
Many of Colorado’s counties have issued public health orders that affect travel and recreation. You can start your search for local information here. Check the zone forecast for specific information for the zones you are traveling in."
via Colorado Avalanche Information Center - CAIC
"Backcountry Recreation Message
If you are recreating, please do so responsibly. This includes social distancing requirements, not pulling emergency service workers away from the important work they’re doing, and not compromising their ability to continue that work.
Governor Polis issued a Statewide Stay-at-Home order on March 25, 2020 - Learn more Governor Jared Polis
Many of Colorado’s counties have issued public health orders that affect travel and recreation. You can start your search for local information here. Check the zone forecast for specific information for the zones you are traveling in."
Eight caught in avalanches over 3-day period in Colorado | OutThere Colorado
Now that all of Colorado's ski resorts are closed, powder-seekers are flocking to the backcountry despite coronavirus risks and the additional strain it
outtherecolorado.com
All backcountry travelers should be aware of how local jurisdictions, land managers and public health agencies are confronting this crisis.
We applaud Colorado Avalanche Information Center - CAIC for making that info available on top of the page.
Follow the link below for specific #covid19 info in Colorado. https://covid19.colorado.gov/
We applaud Colorado Avalanche Information Center - CAIC for making that info available on top of the page.
Follow the link below for specific #covid19 info in Colorado. https://covid19.colorado.gov/
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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