Avalanche/landslide – The Journal

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

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

Grant will help fund summer trail work

DATE: Mar 29, 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 16, 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

CDOT triggers avalanches on Colorado 145 by remote control

New technology clears snow from slide paths above highway near Telluride

DATE: Mar 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Skiers push for Purgatory Resort to allow uphill travel

Emerging sport embraced by areas across the state

DATE: Feb 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Update: Skiers video massive avalanche near Red Mountain Pass

Group triggered avalanche from a distance

DATE: Feb 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Miscommunication a factor in fatal avalanche, according to report

Three Eagle County residents perished in slide last week outside Silverton

DATE: Feb 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News