Our story
The Friends of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center is a 501(c)3 organization that was created to support the CAIC, while contributing to avalanche awareness and education throughout Colorado. Since 2014 we have invested just over $2.4 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.
Key 2023/2024 Season Accomplishments
Forecasting and Operations
Gave $300,000 to directly support CAIC's forecasting operations which helps fund the daily forecasts that the backcountry community depends on
Education and Awareness
Trailhead Outreach Program (TOP) which visited over 70 trailheads and documented 7000+ conversations with backcountry users - and conducted 12 field days in our new mobile education trailer
Research
Supported the CAIC and Simon Fraser University's "Snow Pool" project launch which encouraged over 1200 backcountry users to provide input on avalanche danger communications
Who supports the forecast?
2000+
Active Members
550+
Annual renewing members
75+
Business Partners
8+
Local Government Partners
Read our latest Annual Report
