Avalanche danger casts deadly shadow across Colorado backcountry people died in slides in December; avalanche risk remains ‘considerable’ after storms January 4, 2023
Man killed in avalanche near Breckenridge Ski Resort County Rescue Group said the avalanche happened in a backcountry area called The Numbers, which is outside the Breckenridge Ski… January 2, 2023
Avalanche warning issued for San Juan Mountains snow on weak snowpack expected to raise avalanche danger; backcountry travel not recommended December 28, 2022
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
1 dead, 2 hurt in avalanche in Rocky Mountain National Park Survivors rescued during a break in weather May 30, 2022
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
Man recounts La Plata Mountains avalanche, rescue and road to recovery Henk survived a crushing wall of snow on Parrot Peak near Hesperus April 4, 2022
Final report released on fatal avalanche southwest of Ophir backcountry snowboarder triggered slide below Pilot Knob March 24, 2022
Telluride snowboarder killed in avalanche near Trout Lake Helicopter guide service spots slide, drops off guides to search March 18, 2022
Durango man wakes up Tuesday after surviving avalanche last weekend and Rescue sent Flight for Life to rescue victim February 28, 2022
Avalanche kills snowshoer, two dogs near Marble; slide also reported at Wolf Creek Pass snowshoers dig themselves out of snow pile February 27, 2022
After a historic Colorado avalanche season, new tools for backcountry travelers A new podcast, a rescue sled, an education app and a guidebook offering mellow follow last year's deadly avalanche season January 18, 2022
Two snowshoers, dog killed in backcountry avalanche near Breckenridge slide happened on Hoosier Pass, off Colorado Highway 9 January 10, 2022
Skiers trigger avalanches on Yellow Mountain near Ophir had high avalanche danger warning; two gullies release simultaneously January 7, 2022
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
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
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
Damaged Colorado Trail section expected to be clear of avalanche debris by fall will help fund summer trail work March 29, 2021
Avalanche spills onto U.S. Highway 550 near Ouray CDOT: Highway closed briefly to allow plow to clear blockage March 22, 2021
Avalanche center boss will testify in case against Summit County snowboarders rejects ‘chilling effect’ argument from attorney general March 17, 2021
Stress threatens Colorado search and rescue teams rescuers hope lawmakers can find funding and support March 16, 2021
Out-of-bounds skier rescued from above cliff near Telluride went out of bounds into Bear Creek area March 15, 2021
CDOT triggers avalanches on Colorado 145 by remote control technology clears snow from slide paths above highway near Telluride March 3, 2021
Snowboarders charged for avalanche above I-70 lose critical battle in court backcountry veterans face $168,000 fine for slide that buried road February 19, 2021
