Our story
The Friends of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center is a 501(c) organization that was created to support the CAIC, while contributing to avalanche awareness and education throughout Colorado. Since 2014 we have invested just over $1.8 million into avalanche safety. This money has funded Know Before You Go, developed avalanche safety videos and signage, created outreach for new and existing users, built new web and mobile applications, and supported the CAIC’s forecast operations.


Our Mission
The mission of Friends of CAIC is to support avalanche forecasting and education throughout Colorado.
Friends of CAIC and the CAIC: Who does what?

Key FY21 Accomplishments
Forecasting and Operations
Gave $200,000 to directly support CAIC's forecasting operations which helps fund the daily forecasts that the backcountry community depends on
Education and Awareness
Launched online KBYG awareness classes in response to the pandemic, committed to funding KBYG 3.0 along with partner avalanche centers, which aims to become the AIARE Awareness Curriculum and launched broadcast and billboard PSA's in response to dangerous periods
Technology
Contributed over $20,000 to a new weather station and an expanded drone program, while continuing to fund improvements to the CAIC mobile app and website
Who supports the forecast?
4000+
Active Members
550+
Annual renewing members
75+
Business Partners
8+
Local Government Partners
Staff
The Friends of CAIC team works remotely across the state of Colorado.

Aaron Carlson
Executive Director

Brian Rodine
Marketing and Events Director & Trailhead Program Manager

Katie Thibideau
Development Officer

Kia Soden
Membership and Development Coordinator

Sam Gifford
Education and Outreach Coordinator
Contact Us
Info@FriendsofCAIC.org
Membership@FriendsofCAIC.org
Board of Directors
The all-volunteer Board of Directors provides insight and guidance on our mission and organizational direction.

Markian Feduschak
Board Chair

Brent Brown
Board Vice Chair

Bill Mueller
Board Treasurer

Jonathan Lantz
Board Member

Rusty Perry
Board Member

David W Clark
Board Member

Samantha Killgore
Board Member

Heidi Ruckriegle
Board Secretary

Ethan Greene
Non Voting CAIC Liason
Circle of Friends
This team of supporters lends their voice and reach to drive avalanche safety efforts, build membership, and expand the presence of the CAIC and Friends of CAIC across the backcountry community.

Ann Driggers
Ski Ambassador
Carly Finke
Snowboard Ambassador

Chris Davenport
Ski Ambassador

Cody Cirillo
Ski Ambassador

Gregory Hope
Ski Ambassador

Hilaree Nelson
Ski Ambassador

Jason Killgore
Ski Ambassador
Jill Seager
Ski Ambassador

Kim Onasch
Snowmobile Ambassador

Lani Bruntz
Ski Ambassador

Liam Doran
Ski Ambassador

Matt Entz
Snowmobile Ambassador

TJ David
Ski Ambassador
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