Crested Butte Mountain Resort Implements New Avalanche Control System
Crested Butte Mountain Resort is deploying a new and safer avalanche control system, the "Boom Whoosh," in its avalanche terrain, developed by a Wyoming innovator.
Denver, CO, September 16, 2026 — Crested Butte Mountain Resort has begun utilizing a new avalanche control system named “Boom Whoosh” within its avalanche terrain. This system is designed to enhance safety protocols for skiers and snowboarders.
The resort is deploying the innovative “Boom Whoosh” system to manage avalanche risks. The system was developed by an innovator based in Wyoming. Specific details regarding the operational mechanics of the “Boom Whoosh” system were not immediately available. However, the resort indicates its implementation is aimed at increasing safety in the areas prone to avalanches.
The name of the Wyoming innovator who developed the “Boom Whoosh” system was not provided. Further information about the specific technologies or methodologies employed by the system is also not publicly disclosed at this time. Crested Butte Mountain Resort has not yet released details on the timeline for full deployment or its specific impact on daily operations.
Avalanche control is a critical aspect of ski resort operations, particularly in mountainous regions like the one surrounding Crested Butte. Resorts often employ various methods to mitigate avalanche hazards, including controlled detonations, mechanical systems, and monitoring to ensure the safety of guests and staff. The introduction of the “Boom Whoosh” system represents a new approach being adopted by the resort to address these ongoing safety concerns.
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