Alpine Skiing

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

Hesperus Ski Area closes lift pending better winter weather

Snowfall, low temperatures needed

DATE: Feb 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Three skiers caught in avalanche near Silverton identified

Eagle County official says men were leaders in business and local government

DATE: Feb 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Avalanche danger suspends search for missing skiers near Silverton

Rescue crews unsure if mission will resume Wednesday

DATE: Feb 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hesperus Ski Area opens for season

Skiing offered during day and night; pandemic precautions in place

DATE: Feb 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

What impact are ski areas having on coronavirus spread?

Health officials haven’t traced positive cases back to lift lines, chairlifts or slopes

DATE: Jan 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado appeals court upholds waivers, protecting ski areas

Language on back of passes release resorts from ‘any and all liability’

DATE: Jan 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Purgatory Resort’s main lift breaks, general manager says crowding not an issue

‘Perception is reality. And the reality is there weren’t as many people as we see on the holidays’

DATE: Jan 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Backcountry skiers triggered more than 10 avalanches in San Juan Mountains this week

No serious injures, but dangerous close calls, Colorado Avalanche Information Center says

DATE: Jan 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

A student of snow retires from decadeslong career in high country

Chris George brought avalanche studies to relevance

DATE: Dec 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

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