backcountry skiing
Skier killed in Summit County avalanche was prepared. But strong winds, fresh snow created a deadly slab.
Aaron Wiener, of Denver, was the fifth person to die in a Colorado avalanche this snow season. The slide in the steep couloir off Red Peak near Silverthorne was triggered by a skier above him.
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Skier killed in avalanche north of Silverthorne
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“Locals only” coronavirus closures of Colorado public land may not be legal. But mountain communities say it’s needed for safety.
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Early closure of ski resorts triggers “feeding frenzy” for uphill touring and backcountry ski equipment
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Colorado’s governor advises going outdoors to ease coronavirus isolation. But take it easy, first responders plead.
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First-ever backcountry ski area opens next month outside Kremmling
Bluebird Backcountry at Peak Ranch will offer $50 access, $50 guided instruction on 1,500 acres of gladed terrain below Whiteley Peak in the Rabbit Ears range.
Colorado’s first seasonal avalanche death illustrates how many fatal slides happen during lower danger levels
Michelle Lindsay, a 29-year-old from Fort Collins, was killed while she was backcountry skiing on Cameron Pass west of Fort Collins on Dec. 8
Colorado is the most dangerous state for avalanches, with death toll far surpassing other states
During the 2018-19 season, the state recorded 4,273 slides including 92 that caught people on their way down
Old mining shacks are becoming backcountry ski huts in Colorado’s high country
The North London Mill preservation project in Park County aims to use a long-abandoned gold mill site for outdoor education as part of rural Colorado's shift from extraction to recreation
The 25 most read Colorado Sun stories of 2019
These are our stories that received the most readership over the past year, from our investigation into Backcountry.com to coverage of Denver International Airport and environmental issues
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.
