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Skier killed in avalanche near Crested Butte
The Colorado Avalanche Information Center says the skier was among four people who were skiing Tuesday on Mount Emmons
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Skier killed in Summit County avalanche was prepared. But strong winds, fresh snow created a deadly slab.
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Skier killed in avalanche north of Silverthorne
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Authorities identify Fort Collins woman killed in backcountry avalanche
Michelle Lindsay, 29, of Fort Collins was buried under snow at Diamond Peak on Sunday
Fort Collins woman killed in avalanche on Cameron Pass in northern Colorado
It's the first avalanche death this winter season in Colorado, according to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. Eight people died in slides last snow season.
Pre-season training preps avalanche dogs from Colorado and far beyond for search and rescue
“The saves are going to start happening because of this program and we are going to get people out of the worst situation possible alive.”
Acres of destruction left by Colorado’s historic avalanche season are also delivering climate change evidence
Researchers think secrets hidden in the rings of millions of felled trees may reveal the relationship between climate and avalanche cycles
Hardrock 100 ultrarun canceled by avalanche debris, high-water risk
The ultramarathon, traversing 13 high-mountain passes, is the second major event to be canceled this year
Southern Colorado is learning a tough lesson: Too much snow is a headache for the summer economy
Trail openings around Silverton are delayed for weeks and one big trail run is cancelled. But operators are making up for lost revenue with avalanche tours.
With snow still looming in the nearby San Juan Mountains, Lake City prepares for a deadly spring runoff
Hinsdale County residents aren’t waiting for the deluge. They’ll leave if they must, but for now they’re making their stand -- with sandbags.
