Than Acuff: Talk of the Town

In this episode we sit down with Than Acuff, Executive Director of the Crested Butte Avalanche Center. The CBAC is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing an avalanche forecast for the community every day of the winter season.  The small forecasting team swings way above its weight, all while working in the West Elk Range, home to one of the more challenging snowpacks in the lower 48. Than talks about the challenges of operating a small non profit that's dedicated to saving lives, balancing ambition with mental health, and why there's no better feeling than tipping in to nipple-deep powder. This episode of the Backcountry Podcast is sponsored by Salomon.  It's also made possible by our listeners. Please subscribe to the pod (and the pub!) if you haven't already. Leave a comment and a review—we'd love to hear from you.  Crested Butte Avalanche Center Website | Instagram | Facebook Backcountry Magazine Website | Instagram | Facebook Get the print mag and more…. www.backcountrymagazine.com Host Adam Howard Producer + Engineer Mike Horn