Avalanche/landslide - The Journal

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

‘Avalanche terrain trap’ near Vail steals two lives

Community reviving avalanche education for new snowbikers

DATE: Feb 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local 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 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News