Friends of CAIC
Observations Challenge,
Presented by Weston
Submit your avalanche, snowpack, and weather observations for a chance to win gear and prize packs 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.
-Avalanche activity
-Cracking or collapsing of the snowpack
-Snowpack structure and conditions
-Heavy snowfall or rapid loading
-Wind transport and drifting snow
-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 approximately 28,000 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 this winter (January-April), we’ll randomly select one obs submission to win a stacked prize package featuring Pomoca skins, Rocky Talkie radio, Gordini, and more!
Then, at the end of the season, we’ll pick one Grand Prize winner to take home a pair of Weston skis or a board, along with a Glade helmet and goggles!
The more observations you submit, the more chances to win! One observation = one entry.
PRIZE PACKAGE (four winners): Pomoca climbing skins, Rocky Talkie Mountain Radio, Gordini gloves, Flylow x FoCAIC beanie
GRAND PRIZE (one winner): Choice of Weston Skis, Splitboard, or Snowboard + Glade Boundary helmet and Adapt 2 goggles
