The nation’s longest-running nonprofit avalanche center, issuing daily snow, weather, and avalanche forecasts for the Gunnison Valley and reducing avalanche risk through community education — free awareness nights, beacon clinics, and AIARE courses each winter.
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.