Another reminder on avalanche safety came to us with recent events at Vail Pass. A snowboarder was able to "swim" through an avalanche to safety. Read the story and find links to Colorado's Avalanche Information Center at the Summit County Citizens Voice.
A reminder we should always include this time of year: Every backcountry skier should carry safety equipment and have taken an avalanche safety course. CMC offers an avalanche awareness school. So does Friends of Berthoud Pass. CAIC gives updated avalanche warnings on its site. You can find more general info on avalanche safety at CAIC's website.
And here's a story from the Fort Collins Coloradoan that you might like to share with any friends who you think might benefit from trying out the backcountry experience.
If you see something else in the news, send it to bsi@cmc.org for next month's newsletter.
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