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Technology improves avalanche gear for backcountry skiers

DATE: Jan 25, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

The complexity of a tragedy

Numerous factors caused Silverton’s fatal avalanche

DATE: Jan 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Avalanche forecast app available

Avalanche forecasts from the Colorado Avalanche Information Center can now be accessed with a phone app. The Android version of the free app was released this week, Brian Lazar, d...

DATE: Jan 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Red Mountain closed Friday during avalanche testing

Crews worked with military-grade equipment

DATE: Jan 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Avalanche conditions familiar to 2 skiers

Buchanan’s ski partner describes rescue efforts, slide on Kendall Mtn.

DATE: Jan 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango woman dies in avalanche

‘Warm, fun’ 23-year-old’s passion was skiing

DATE: Jan 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wet snow not to be trifled with

Warm system puts dense snow on top of weak base

DATE: Dec 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Regional News

‘Eye in the sky’

New tools, technology, teamwork help train for avalanche rescue

DATE: Dec 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Avalanche awareness instruction to be offered

The lead instructor and owner of the Wolf Creek Avalanche School will be a guest speaker Thursday at Pine Needle Mountaineering, 835 Main Ave. Sandy Kobrock will talk about avalan...

DATE: Dec 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Scholarships available for those who want to be in the know about avalanches

How to spread their knowledge part of application process

DATE: Nov 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Avalanche course for snowmobilers

The Silverton Avalanche School is holding a three-day class designed for snowmobilers Dec. 12-14 at Kendall Mountain Recreation Center. Classes begin at 5 p.m. Dec. 12 and end at ...

DATE: Nov 26, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News