WHAT DO AVALANCHES AND XC SKIING HAVE IN COMMON? FIRST GRADE IN ASPEN OF COURSE!

Charlie was the reporter this week!  He shared an interesting article about avalanche safety.  When you go skiing in the backcountry ski patrollers don't maintain the snow and keep it safe for skiing all the time.  We learned there are a few things to keep in mind!  

'Know Before You Go' Program Touts Avalanche Safety

​Next time we head into the backcountry we will...
1. Get the gear.
2. Get the training.
3. Get the forecast.
4. Get the picture.
5. Get out of harms way.

Check out the Aspen area avalanche forecast for today at CAIC! Get the forecast.

Check out this cool video at 5 min. 50 sec.

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And we ended the day with some fabulous cross country skiing.  This time we cruised through the powder, explored a longer route, sped down the hills, ran up the hills, and buried our faces in the snow.  That last one...we're still not sure that was a great idea!