The American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE), the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) and the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) have combined their knowledge and experience on a free online avalanche awareness course. According to Powder Magazine, “The organizations said that after completing Avalanche Aware, users will be able to read their local avalanche forecast, recognize warning signs of unstable snow, and practice identifying where avalanches can happen.” You can take the free online course for either human-powered backcountry travel or motorized backcountry travel at AvalancheAware.com.