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The CAIC was founded in 1973. It was previously called the Colorado Avalanche Warning Service and was the first program in the U.S. to issue public avalanche forecasts.
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Avalanches killed 37 backcountry travelers in the U.S. last winter, including 12 in Colorado. Analysis of each tragedy helps avalanche scientists craft warnings to reach more skiers and snowmobilers.
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First responders are dealing with a particularly deadly winter. Colorado has had 11 avalanche fatalities so far, one short of the seasonal record set in…
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This winter has been one of the worst on record for deaths caused by avalanches. Eight people in Colorado have lost their lives. And the problem isn't…
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One of the victims, Adam Palmer, was a newly elected Town of Eagle trustee. Andy Jessen co-founded Bonfire Brewing in Eagle. Seth Bossung managed projects…
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A new avalanche control system on Lizard Head Pass southwest of Telluride aims to make it easier and safer for crews to manually trigger slides. Every…