Backcountry Skiing in Crested Butte & Gunnison
Avalanche talks, field courses, and the backcountry community.
Backcountry⚠ Needs verification ♥ FeaturedCBAC Avalanche Awareness Night
CBCrested Butte Avalanche Center
Annually, early December · free kickoff talk with avalanche pros + raffle
Center for the Arts, Crested Butte
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeWinter
The season-opening community event for new and experienced backcountry travelers; proceeds support the CBAC.
Backcountry⚠ Needs verification CBAC Beacon Brush-Up
CBCrested Butte Avalanche Center
Avalanche education events · see the center
Crested Butte area (see CBAC events)
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeWinter
Backcountry⚠ Needs verification AIARE Avalanche Courses (with Irwin Guides)
IGIrwin Guides
Throughout winter · AIARE 1, AIARE 2 & Avalanche Rescue courses
Crested Butte (classroom + field)
Beginner-friendlyPaidWinter
AIARE 1 & 2 are 3-day courses; Avalanche Rescue is 1 day. CBAC staff also teach AIARE courses in the valley.