Avalanche talks, field courses, and the backcountry community.
Crested Butte Avalanche Center
Annually, early December · free kickoff talk with avalanche pros + raffle
Center for the Arts, Crested Butte
The season-opening community event for new and experienced backcountry travelers; proceeds support the CBAC.
Crested Butte Avalanche Center
Annually, early December · free hands-on beacon, rescue & shoveling practice
Crested Butte area (see CBAC events)
Field skills 9–2 with an afterparty 3–5; any experience level welcome to practice transceiver searches under CBAC staff.
Throughout winter · AIARE 1, AIARE 2 & Avalanche Rescue courses
Crested Butte (classroom + field)
AIARE 1 & 2 are 3-day courses; Avalanche Rescue is 1 day. CBAC staff also teach AIARE courses in the valley.