Avalanche/landslide – The Journal

Durango backcountry skiers likely triggered fatal avalanche, report says

Slide occurred on a steep slope above tree line

DATE: Dec 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado to ramp up messaging after avalanches kill three skiers in two days

Veterans can grow complacent in areas where they ski often

DATE: Dec 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Telluride area faces avalanche threat

Slide triggered in Bear Creek area

DATE: Dec 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango backcountry skiers who died were experienced and 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

Colorado avalanche study reveals troubling trend as backcountry season nears

Center found an increase in accidents involving experienced skiers

DATE: Nov 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

2 of 4 debris piles removed from Colorado Trail

Avalanches covered popular hiking route during winter of 2018-19

DATE: Oct 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Avalanche control on Colorado 145 goes high tech

Slide paths near Lizard Head Pass triggered by remote control

DATE: Aug 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two-way radios key to Rico avalanche rescue

Skiers’ change of plans contributed to accident, report says

DATE: Apr 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Coordinated effort rescues injured skier near Rico

Local crews dropped off by helicopter then ski to victim

DATE: Apr 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: 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