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Every donation to our Spring Campaign will support CAIC forecasts and
avalanche education programming across Colorado.

Donate today to help us create a safer and
better-educated backcountry community!

You Can Still Contribute!

The deadline to be entered to win givewaways has passed, but you can still contribute to avalanche safety and education in Colorado, and $100+ donations will still receive a free beanie while supplies last.

Friends of CAIC is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. No purchase is necessary to win; see FAQ for details.

All Donations $100+ will receive a Flylow FoCAIC beanie

Frequently asked questions

How does this work?

For each $20 donated between March 18th and April 1st through this page, we will add a "ticket" in the pot for each prize. So if you select $20 and a backpack, you'll get one ticket. If you give $60 and select skis, all your "tickets" will go in the skis pot. If you'd like to choose separate prizes, you'll need to do separate transactions - for example one $20 transaction for skis and one $20 transaction for backpack.

Is my donation secure?

Do I get a receipt?

Do you sell or share my contact information?

What's the best strategy here?

Official Rules

Only donations from the US will be considered for prizes - we will not ship outside the US. No donation is necessary for a chance to win. You can send a letter with your name, email, and indicate which prize you'd like to be entered into for 1 entry. Send submission to Friends of CAIC PO BOX 1117 Evergreen, CO 80437, must be received by 4/1/25. Full rules at: You can read the official rules at: https://support.friendsofcaic.org/springrules

Thanks to our generous partners for these great prizes - winners will be notified by email!

Arcteryx Mantis 20L Backpack
Arcteryx Mantis 30L Backpack
BCA Scepter Carbon Adjustable Poles
BCA T3+ Beacon
Beacon Guidebooks Package - 9 Maps, 8 Guidebooks, 1 Photo Collection
Black Diamond Package: Guide BT Beacon, Deploy 3 Shovel, Quickdraw Pro Probe 320, Couloir Harness (M/L), Blue Revolt 300 Headlamp
Dakine Ash Jacket, Orange Black (XL)
FoCAIC Package: FoCAIC x Topo Global Briefcase, FoCAIC x Osprey Daylite Duffel, FoCAIC x 10oz Yeti Ramble - Navy, and 2 x FoCAIC Hats - Blue and Black/White
Giro Contour Goggles - Fender Silverburst, Vivid Smoke Lens
Giro Package - Tor Spherical Helmet, Black (L), and Contour RS Goggle
GrassSticks Ski Poles Gift Certificate
Jones Quick Tension Skins (Group D: 157,159,160)
La Sportiva Tempo (23) 179cm skis
Mammut Barryvox 2 Tour 280 Package: Barryvox 2 Transceiver, Alugator Ride SE Shovel, Probe 280 Speed Lock
The North Face Gear Box (M)
onX Package - Elite Membership, Hat, Shirt, Ski Strap
Ortovox Package - Pro Alu 3 Shovel and Pocket Spike
Osprey Sopris Pro 30 Electronic Airbag
Osprey Transporter 120L Bag
Osprey Transporter WP Duffel 70L
Poc Package 1: Fornix Mips Helmet, Apatite Navy Matte (M/L) and Nexal Goggles, Raw White
Poc Package 2: Calyx Helmet, Raw White (M/L) and Nexal Goggles, Raw White
Pomoca Free Pro 2.0 Skins (145mm S)
Rockie Talkie 5-Watt Radios (2)
Smith Code Helmet, Matte Rock Salt (S)
Smith Quantum Helmet, Black (L)
Smith Quantum Helmet, White (M)
Strafe Outerwear $500 Gift Certificate
Tobe Vivid V3 Monosuit, Blue Aster (M)
Xtratuf Gift Certificate - Two Pairs of Boots

Your Donation Counts

The Friends of CAIC Spring Gear Giveaway funds avalanche forecasting operations and education in Colorado