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Feb 8th! #snowmobile #avalanche rescue class! Have dine one in the last 2 years?

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#avalanchetraining #snowmobile #snowmobilenation #coloradosnowmobileassociation #avalanche #avalancheawareness #avalanchetraining
January 17, 2026 at 4:30 AM
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It's unfortunate these have happened. #avalanchetraining is essential and widely available these days. Have you taken a Level 1 Class? Our next one is Feb 6-7, onsite accomodation available, restaurant, bar, Fuel and trailer parking too.

Register here: zurl.co/W1dyk

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3rd snowmobiler dies amid series of avalanches in Western states
The number of people killed late last week and early this week in Western avalanches fed by a series of snowmaking storms has grown to three with the death of a snowmobiler in Wyoming
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January 15, 2026 at 2:53 AM
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Infrared images of the pit wall for avalanche forecasting? For avalanche education?
A field experiment shows major limitations of infrared images of the pit wall for avalanche forecasting. However, some free images are valuable for avalanche...
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January 14, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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5 helpful tips to avoid getting caught in an avalanche
Shred hard, ride responsibly. For International Snowmobile Safety Week, @shrediger of @pitandpeakavalanchetraining shares 5 helpful tips to avoid getting cau...
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January 13, 2026 at 4:43 PM
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Unfortunately another #snowmobile #avalanche fatality this winter already...
When was the last time you refreshed your rescue skills?
If its been more than 2 years think about retaking. We've got one Feb 8th zurl.co/plFHM

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Snowmobiler killed in LaBarge Creek avalanche
SMOOT, Wyo. — A snowmobiler was fatally buried in an avalanche on Sunday near LaBarge Creek within the Salt River/Wyoming Range forecast zone, according to an announcement by the Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center (BTAC). According to BTAC’s Monday announcement, two snowmobilers were riding near LaBarge Creek when one triggered an avalanche on a “small but steep” […]
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January 12, 2026 at 9:55 PM
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Watch out more #avalanche Level 1 Grads out there!

Thanks @steamboatlakeoutpost and @northrouttsnowriders for making this all possible!

@American Avalanche Association
@Colorado Snowmobile Association

@Ski-Doo @Polaris Snowmobiles @Arctic Cat - Snowmobiles
@Steamboat Lake Outpost
January 8, 2026 at 9:52 PM
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Started our 2nd #snowmobile #avalanche level 1 of da season today!

@ #snowmobile #snowmobilenation #coloradosnowmobileassociation #avalanche #avalancheawareness #avalanchetraining

#steamboatsprings
January 7, 2026 at 4:15 AM
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#avalanche beacons off at the bar!

@Friends of CAIC
@Colorado Avalanche Information Center - CAIC

#snowmobile #snowmobilenation #coloradosnowmobileassociation #avalanche #avalancheawareness #avalanchetraining #backcountryskiing #splitboarding #ski #snowboard
January 6, 2026 at 3:25 AM
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Expectations exceeded by miles for riding conditions in our first #avalanche level 1 of the season!

#snowmobile #snowmobilenation #coloradosnowmobileassociation #avalanche #avalancheawareness #avalanchetraining #backcountryskiing #splitboarding #ski #snowboard
January 4, 2026 at 5:33 AM
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Read what the @Colorado Snowmobile Association has been up with the latest newsletter!

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#snowmobile #snowmobilenation #coloradosnowmobileassociation
#avalanche #avalancheawareness #avalanchetraining
December 30, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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Yellow flags for snow profile interpretation
This presentation outlines an objective method to assess manual snow profiles. The method only identified 67% to 75% of unstable slopes. This means it did no...
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December 28, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Expert skiers volunteer to patrol Tahoe's backcountry. Their goal is to prevent disaster 
Tahoe Backcountry Ski Patrol is a volunteer group that is trained in avalanche preparedness, first aid and helps people navigate the terrain.
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December 28, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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1/5/2026 #snowmobile #avalanche 1-day Rescue Class!
We've got a few spots left, don't get down since its a low snow year.. GET READY!
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#snowmobile #snowmobilenation #coloradosnowmobileassociation
#avalanche #avalancheawareness #avalanchetraining
December 27, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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With winter storm comes increased avalanche danger this weekend in Colorado
With the winter storm system rolling through Colorado and expected to bring several inches of snow to the High Country, officials are warning of an increased avalanche danger this weekend.
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December 27, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Currently snowing in #steamboat
Yay! #snowmobile #snowmobilenation #coloradosnowmobileassociation #avalanche #avalancheawareness #avalanchetraining #backcountryskiing #splitboarding #ski #snowboard
December 27, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Don't get down that the snows low.. GET READY for when it comes!
This is perfect time to refresh or learn new rescue skills. Holiday 2 for 1 Deals, Women's only and Co-ed groups available.

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#avalanche #avalancheawareness #avalanchetraining
December 21, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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A reminder to all snowmobilers that you need identify #avalanche terrain, and airbags are not a golden solution.

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#snowmobile #snowmobilenation #coloradosnowmobileassociation
#avalanche #avalancheawareness #avalanchetraining
Avalanche.org » Accidents
The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) maintains the database of record on avalanche deaths in the United States. Please use the data displayed here in conjunction with the following citation: Colorado Avalanche Information Center, US Avalanche Accident Reports, [url], [date accessed]. To report an accident contact your local avalanche center.  For more information on the database, […]
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December 18, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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Energy Exchange at the Snow Surface Part 3: Effects of wind, precipitation and terrain
Mark Staples and Bruce Jamieson summarize the effects of wind and precipitation on the energy exchange at the snow surface. These processes and radiation var...
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December 18, 2025 at 4:26 AM
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Ski-Doo REV Gen 5: The Ultimate Deep Snow Advantage - youtu.be/ux23NYrN2uY?si=uhDQ... #snowmobile #snowmobilenation #coloradosnowmobileassociation
Ski-Doo REV Gen 5: The Ultimate Deep Snow Advantage
The Ski-Doo REV Gen 5 deep snow platform was born with the lightweight agility and instant response backcountry riders crave. Outfitted with deep snow specif...
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December 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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SWarm - Forecasting daytime warming of the upper snowpack
This presentation explains the basics of daytime snowpack warming over terrain and introduces SWarm.SWarm is a free spreadsheet that estimates daytime warmin...
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December 17, 2025 at 3:53 AM
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On your mark, get set, probe! Great #avalanche rescue class today!

Are you signed up for one this year? Our next is Jan 5th

#snowmobile #snowmobilenation #coloradosnowmobileassociation #avalanche #avalancheawareness #avalanchetraining
December 15, 2025 at 2:29 AM
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Energy Exchange Part 2 - Formation of Persistent Weak Layers
Mark Staples explains how the radiation exchange at the snow surface plays a dominant role in the formation of depth hoar, surface hoar, melt-layer recrystal...
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December 12, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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Lionhead: Same Snowpack, less recent snow - Dec. 9, 2025 - youtube.com/shorts/4_zyNepnB...
Lionhead: Same Snowpack, less recent snow - Dec. 9, 2025
We rode into Ski Hill in the Lionhead area for the first time of the year. With 1-2 feet of snow on the ground conditions remain thin, but despite limited sn...
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December 10, 2025 at 6:26 AM
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Energy exchange at the snow surface. Part 1: Intro and the exchange of radiation
Part 1 of a three-part video series on the energy exchange at the snow surface by Mark Staples and Bruce Jamieson. This part introduces the processes and the...
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December 8, 2025 at 3:25 AM
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Tonight #avalancheawareness and #avalancheeducation night!

4:30-6pm - Happy hr/food trucks/vendor tables

6-8 pm Awareness Talk in Main Room
6:15-7pm Continuing Ed talk "Post Avy Patient Care" back room
Raffling 2 Rescue Classes!
Location: 18475 West Colfax Avenue Golden zurl.co/k3leN
December 3, 2025 at 3:52 PM