Avalanche/landslide

Local News

Four burials, three deaths in San Juan avalanches

Snowmobiler missing since Saturday found Monday in Conejos County

February 27, 2023

Local News

Avalanche warning issued for San Juan Mountains

to 3 feet of fresh snow expected; storm is fueled by cold air from the northwest and moisture from south

February 22, 2023

Regional News

Avalanche near Winter Park kills 2 backcountry snowmobilers

Grand County Sheriff’s Office says it was alerted to the slide on Corona Pass

January 9, 2023

Southwest Life

Colorado sees more avalanche deaths than any other state. A training course at this mountain park hopes to change that

a park just outside of Minturn, now open for its third season, there are eight transmitters that people can practice…

January 4, 2023

Local News

Avalanche danger casts deadly shadow across Colorado backcountry

people died in slides in December; avalanche risk remains ‘considerable’ after storms

January 4, 2023

Regional News

Man killed in avalanche near Breckenridge Ski Resort

County Rescue Group says avalanche happened in area outside ski area boundary

January 2, 2023

Local News

You still can’t travel uphill at Purgatory Resort: People want to know why

A petition that circulated two years ago to change the policy has resulted in little to no action

December 9, 2022

Local News

Colorado Avalanche Information Center begins daily forecasts, warns of early season dangers

A base layer is already being exposed to warmer temperatures, which could make for unstable conditions

November 1, 2022

Outdoors

Purgatory Resort welcomes young pup to ski patrol

Ember, an 8-week-old black Lab, begins avalanche search and rescue dog training

April 6, 2022

Local News

Durango man recounts avalanche, harrowing rescue and road to recovery

Henk survived a crushing wall of snow on Parrot Peak in the La Plata Mountains

April 4, 2022

Local News

Final report released on fatal avalanche southwest of Ophir

backcountry snowboarder triggered slide below Pilot Knob

March 24, 2022

Local News

Telluride snowboarder killed in avalanche near Trout Lake

Helicopter guide service spots slide, drops off guides to search

March 18, 2022

Local News

Durango man wakes up Tuesday after surviving avalanche last weekend

and Rescue sent Flight for Life to rescue victim

February 28, 2022

Local News

Avalanche kills snowshoer, two dogs near Marble; slide also reported at Wolf Creek Pass

snowshoers dig themselves out of snow pile

February 27, 2022

Outdoors

Following a historic avalanche season, new tools aim to make backcountry travel safer

Durango-area woman creates rescue sleds that have other backcountry uses

January 18, 2022

Regional News

Two snowshoers, dog killed in backcountry avalanche near Breckenridge

slide happened on Hoosier Pass, off Colorado Highway 9

January 10, 2022

Sports

Storms improve Colorado’s meager snowpack, but also create imminent avalanche risk

Colorado Avalanche Information Center records more than 200 slides in a 3-day period

December 31, 2021

Regional News

Colorado’s 2020-21 avalanche season was tied for deadliest. It’s helping forecasters hone warnings.

killed 37 backcountry travelers last winter in U.S., including 12 in Colorado

October 27, 2021

Regional News

Snowboarders charged in backcountry avalanche settle criminal case

Boarders face probation and community service but won’t have to pay $168,000 in restitution

May 19, 2021

Local News

Deadly Colorado avalanche season prompts reflection on messaging

12 people died in slides statewide, 5 in San Juans as of this week

April 16, 2021

Local News

Mistrial declared in case against snowboarders who triggered avalanche

few Summit County residents responded to jury summonses

March 28, 2021

Local News

Damaged Colorado Trail section expected to be clear of avalanche debris by fall

will help fund summer trail work

March 22, 2021

Local News

Avalanche spills onto U.S. Highway 550 near Ouray

CDOT: Highway closed briefly to allow plow to clear blockage

March 22, 2021

Local News

Avalanche center boss will testify in case against Summit County snowboarders

rejects ‘chilling effect’ argument from attorney general

March 17, 2021