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Avalanche/landslide

Former Bessie G miner keeps history alive in La Plata County

Former Bessie G miner keeps history alive in La Plata County

‘I think about it almost every day, because it was a time that changed me,’ Bruce Gillen says

Colorado Avalanche Information Center issues warning ahead of Presidents Day weekend

Colorado Avalanche Information Center issues warning ahead of Presidents Day weekend

New snowfall is expected to increase danger

February 13, 2026

Snowstorm blankets Southwest Colorado; more on the way

Snowstorm blankets Southwest Colorado; more on the way

Flights largely unaffected, but icy roads make for slick driving conditions

December 4, 2025

Colorado Avalanche Information Center begins forecasts for 2025-26 season

Colorado Avalanche Information Center begins forecasts for 2025-26 season

CAIC updates help backcountry travelers avoid risk

November 4, 2025

Ophir Pass avalanche victim remembered for drive, warmth

Ophir Pass avalanche victim remembered for drive, warmth

‘She was super easy to love,’ said Sarah Steinwand’s partner, Matt Mielke

Berthoud Pass avalanche kills backcountry traveler

Berthoud Pass avalanche kills backcountry traveler

Nathan Ginn, 50, a renowned river surfer, is identified as victim

February 24, 2025

Backcountry snowboarder killed in avalanche north of Silverton

Backcountry snowboarder killed in avalanche north of Silverton

Sarah Steinwand, of Crested Butte, was caught in a slide near Ophir Pass

February 21, 2025

Nearly 60 avalanches reported in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains during Valentine’s Day storm

Nearly 60 avalanches reported in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains during Valentine’s Day storm

‘Anything steep enough to ski was steep enough to slide,’ skier wrote

February 17, 2025

First avalanche fatality of season reported this week near Red Mountain Pass

First avalanche fatality of season reported this week near Red Mountain Pass

Victim identified as 57-year-old Ridgway man

January 8, 2025

How does Colorado Avalanche Information Center address stress of the job?

How does Colorado Avalanche Information Center address stress of the job?

A resiliency program piloted in 2022 continues through a second season

It’s been a ‘lucky’ season for Colorado backcountry avalanches… so far

It’s been a ‘lucky’ season for Colorado backcountry avalanches… so far

More than 100 people have been caught in slides, but only two recorded deaths

Avalanche forecaster had to be rescued this week – from an avalanche

Avalanche forecaster had to be rescued this week – from an avalanche

State agency says accident highlights risks to all backcountry users

Do remote-controlled avalanche exploders really work?

Do remote-controlled avalanche exploders really work?

CDOT and the Colorado Avalanche Information Center operate 54 remote-controlled avalanche systems

Doctor killed in avalanche south of Telluride

Doctor killed in avalanche south of Telluride

Snowboarder was reported missing Monday night; rescue workers found body Tuesday morning

January 23, 2024

Colorado avalanche forecasters sound red alert as new snow piles deep for MLK weekend

Colorado avalanche forecasters sound red alert as new snow piles deep for MLK weekend

Colorado Avalanche Information Center forecasters are sounding the alarm for backcountry travelers as feet of new snow blankets weak layers

January 12, 2024

Five mountain passes in Southwest Colorado keep drivers enthralled

Five mountain passes in Southwest Colorado keep drivers enthralled

‘They’re definitely five different characters in a novel,’ says CDOT spokeswoman

November 20, 2023

CDOT installs permanent avalanche control equipment on Red Mountain Pass

CDOT installs permanent avalanche control equipment on Red Mountain Pass

Some traffic impacts expected through July 17

Video shows snowboarder caught in avalanche on Quandary Peak in Summit County

Video shows snowboarder caught in avalanche on Quandary Peak in Summit County

Boarder was able to deploy air bag to stay on surface of the slide

Backcountry skier caught, killed in avalanche near Breckenridge

Backcountry skier caught, killed in avalanche near Breckenridge

31-year-old man from Colorado is 11th avalanche death this season

Snowmobiler who rescued friend from avalanche in La Plata Mountains urges preparation

Snowmobiler who rescued friend from avalanche in La Plata Mountains urges preparation

‘I'm just glad that I instinctually knew which steps to take,’ says rescuer

Four burials, three deaths in San Juan avalanches

Four burials, three deaths in San Juan avalanches

Snowmobiler missing since Saturday found Monday in Conejos County

February 27, 2023

Avalanche warning issued for San Juan Mountains

Avalanche warning issued for San Juan Mountains

Up to 3 feet of fresh snow expected; storm is fueled by cold air from the northwest and moisture from…

February 22, 2023

Avalanche in Ophir knocked out power Jan. 18

Avalanche in Ophir knocked out power Jan. 18

Power mostly restored the same day; residents were informed to shelter in place

January 27, 2023

Avalanche near Winter Park kills 2 backcountry snowmobilers

Avalanche near Winter Park kills 2 backcountry snowmobilers

The Grand County Sheriff’s Office says it was alerted to the slide on Corona Pass

January 9, 2023