Meet Your ESAW Presenters: Brian Lazar

We are pleased to introduce Brian Lazar, the Deputy Director of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center since 2010. Brian has been working in the field of snow and avalanches for the last couple decades. He began backcountry skiing in Colorado as a college student, soon becoming a mountain guide and avalanche course instructor.
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Sections of the Tuckerman Ravine Trail are Closed

The Crystal Cascade Bridge as well as Bridge #3 are currently under construction. The Tucks Trail has two separate closures that must be navigated as you ascend to Hermit Lake. Rather than the normal start to the trail behind the AMC Trading Post, the trail begins up the Sherburne. The detours are well-signed and will add no distance to your hike.
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Annual Tuckerman Ravine Trail Closure in the Lip

Annual spring snow melt creates significant glide cracks, or…
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Lion Head Summer Trail open

Hiking this time of year can be especially challenging as warm…
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MountainFilm Festival Tour comes to Fryeburg, ME

MOUNTAINFILM FESTIVAL May 3, 2018 // 7:00 PM Fryeburg Academy's…
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Saddle Peak, MT avalanche fatality

As with any avalanche fatality, there are opportunities to learn…
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