avalanches
The snowbikers were prepared. But the “avalanche terrain trap” near Vail still stole two of their lives.
Motorized community revving avalanche education for new snowbikers, who bring dirt-biking skills to the winter mountains, but have little understanding of the risks of snow.
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Two snowbikers die in avalanche north of Vail; danger rises as storm hits mountains
By Jesse Paul Outdoors Primary category in which blog post is published
“You would think it’s the opposite”: The average age of fatal avalanche victims is on the rise
By Stephanie Maltarich Outdoors Primary category in which blog post is published
Colorado’s first seasonal avalanche death illustrates how many fatal slides happen during lower danger levels
By Jesse Paul Outdoors Primary category in which blog post is published
Colorado is the most dangerous state for avalanches, with death toll far surpassing other states
By The Summit Daily Outdoors Primary category in which blog post is published
A Colorado avalanche instructor’s survey of backcountry skiers’ preparedness had “shocking” results
Vail’s Kelli Rohrig said her informal study also showed that many people had close calls with slides and some had even been caught in them
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.”
Colorado liftmaker Leitner-Poma entering boom as ski industry battles heat up and cities seek to innovate
Massive investments in resort infrastructure are one part of the surge, but the Grand Junction-based company also sees a future in solving urban traffic problems with its gondola systems
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
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.
Colorado’s avalanche season claimed 8 lives. Experts say there’s much to learn from how they died.
The conditions during the historic 2018-2019 snow season left behind damage so mysterious that it's still being sorted through
