Avalanche Safety Ahead of Snow Season in the Mountains

Avalanche safety ahead of snow season in the mountains

(COLORADO) – As Colorado watches for the first meaningful pattern changes that could finally bring snow to the high country, avalanche experts say early-season safety needs to stay top of mind, even when the mountains don’t look particularly loaded yet. Avalanche activity can start surprisingly early in the season. Brian Lazar, deputy director of the [...]

Colorado Avalanche Information Center offers safety presentation

Rocky Mountain Conservancy is collaborating with the Estes Valley Library and the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) to host an educational presentation on avalanche safety. On Dec. 3, Mike Cooperstein from CAIC will lead an Avalanche Awareness Presentation at the Estes Valley Library, 335 E. Elkhorn Ave., from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This free event is open to the public, but registration is required as seating is limited. This engaging int…