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Searchers looking for 2 men missing after Colorado avalanche

VAIL – Searchers are looking for two men who are missing and presumed dead after a weekend avalanche in the Vail area, the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office said Sunday. Three men wer...

DATE: Feb 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Road to Utah ski area re-opens after multiple avalanches

SALT LAKE CITY – Officials have re-opened the only road in and out of a Utah ski area east of Salt Lake City that had been closed for days due to multiple avalanches. Alta Ski Are...

DATE: Feb 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

It might be dry in town, but San Juan Mountains receive steady snowstorms

Purgatory Resort reported 11 inches in four days; more to come

DATE: Feb 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Weak snowpack blamed for uptick in avalanches started by backcountry travelers

Skiers and snowmobilers have triggered 35 slides this winter in San Juan Mountains

DATE: Jan 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ice climbing death in Ouray a rarity among avalanche fatalities, records show

State report says guide service was not using beacons

DATE: Jan 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Seattle woman killed in Ouray County avalanche

A 44-year-old Seattle woman was killed Saturday when a falling block of ice caused an avalanche above her on the Dungeon Ice Climbing Route south of Ouray. Ouray County Emergency ...

DATE: Jan 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Storm closes Red Mountain Pass; work scheduled on Molas, Coal Bank passes

Highway 550 between Silverton and Ouray closed indefinitely

DATE: Dec 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

After avalanche destroys home, Hinsdale County sheriff resigns

Justin Casey says snowslide has ‘taken its toll’

DATE: Dec 17, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two caught in avalanche, signaling start to the season

Last week’s storm set ‘perfect recipe’ for slides in San Juan Mountains

DATE: Dec 3, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mudslide cleanup causes delays Tuesday on Red Mountain Pass

Herald Staff Report The Colorado Department of Transportation is warning travelers of delays Tuesday on Red Mountain Pass, north of Silverton. A mudslide occurred in the area betw...

DATE: Aug 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Trees brought down in avalanches can be collected for free

Project helps clear mountain roads, officials say

DATE: Aug 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

Trees brought down in avalanches can be collected for free

Project helps clear mountain roads, officials say

DATE: Aug 7, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

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