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Avalanche Landslide

Backcountry skiers triggered more than 10 avalanches in San Juan Mountains this week

No serious injures, but dangerous close calls, Colorado Avalanche Information Center says

DATE: Jan 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

A student of snow retires from decadeslong career in high country

Chris George brought avalanche studies to relevance

DATE: Dec 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Instead of luring tourists, Colorado ad dollars to target backcountry safety

A push for responsible recreation this winter

DATE: Dec 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

Durango backcountry skiers likely triggered fatal avalanche, report says

Slide occurred on a steep slope above tree line

DATE: Dec 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

With danger high, Colorado avalanche center increases messaging

An unprecedented push to get skiers’ eyes on forecasts

DATE: Dec 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango backcountry skiers who died were experienced, knowledgeable

Snowpack conditions presented risks not seen in years

DATE: Dec 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

2 Durangoans killed in avalanche near Ophir Pass

Jeff Paffendorf, 51, and Albert Perry, 55, perish in Saturday slide

DATE: Dec 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

2 of 4 debris piles removed from Colorado Trail

Avalanches covered popular hiking route during winter of 2018-19

DATE: Oct 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Avalanche control on Colorado Highway 145 goes high tech

Slide paths near Lizard Head Pass triggered by remote control

DATE: Aug 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Skier evacuated by helicopter after avalanche near Rico

Slide occurred Tuesday morning on Telescope Mountain

DATE: Apr 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Spike in avalanches reported in San Juan Mountains

Two skiers buried, no injuries reported

DATE: Mar 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Searchers looking for 2 men missing after Colorado avalanche

VAIL – Searchers are looking for two men who are missing and presumed dead after a weekend avalanche in the Vail area, the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office said Sunday. Three men wer...

DATE: Feb 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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