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Avalanche Landslide

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

DATE: Dec 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Sports

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

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

DATE: Oct 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: 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

DATE: May 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Deadly Colorado avalanche season prompts reflection on messaging

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

DATE: Apr 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mistrial declared in case against snowboarders who triggered avalanche

Too few Summit County residents responded to jury summonses

DATE: Mar 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

Grant will help fund summer trail work

DATE: Mar 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Avalanche spills onto U.S. Highway 550 near Ouray

CDOT: Highway closed briefly to allow plow to clear blockage

DATE: Mar 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Avalanche center boss will testify in case against Summit County snowboarders

Judge rejects ‘chilling effect’ argument from attorney general

DATE: Mar 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Stress threatens Colorado search and rescue teams

Weary rescuers hope lawmakers can find funding and support

DATE: Mar 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Out-of-bounds skier rescued from above cliff near Telluride

Man went out of bounds into Bear Creek area

DATE: Mar 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

New technology triggers avalanches above Highway 145

30-foot towers help CDOT clear snow from slide paths

DATE: Feb 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Snowboarders charged for avalanche above I-70 lose critical battle in court

Two backcountry veterans face $168,000 fine for slide that buried road

DATE: Feb 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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