Friends of CAIC
Observations Challenge,
Presented by Weston
Submit your avalanche, snowpack, and weather observations for a chance to win prizes all winter long!
Who should sumbit an observation?
YOU! Yes, you. Observations don't need to come from avalanche professionals or backcountry travelers with years of experience. If you're in the backcountry, what you observe matters!
What should I submit?
Anything you observe is helpful to forecasters and other users.
-All avalanche activity
-Cracking or collapsing
-Snowpack structure and conditions
-Heavy snowfall
-Wind transport
-Rapid warming
-Red flags and changing conditions
-Good or bad skiing or riding
Why should I submit?
For a chance to win gear and prizes, duh.
Community observations are critical to understanding what’s happening in the field. CAIC forecasters publish daily reports for 27,656 square miles. Forecasters can only cover so much ground — having additional information is vital to understanding the snowpack and weather.
Timely reports could alter someone’s plan and save a life!
How do I submit an observation?
Submit your obs HERE.
Don't wanna blow up your stash? No problem! Locations can be generalized (only the forecasters will see exact location)!
Don't want to see your name in the headlines? Again, no problem! It's easy to leave an anonymous report.
See the video below for submission instructions.
KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR
Triggered Avalanches
Recent Avalanches
Cracking
Wind Transport
Weak Layers
Melting/Freezing
SUBMIT OBS, WIN GEAR
Each month, we'll select one winner who submitted an observation for a chance to win gear and prizes from Weston and other awesome brands.
GRAND PRIZE: Choice of Weston Skis, Splitboard, or Snowboard
