Avalanche/landslide - The Journal

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

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

Colorado avalanche death illustrates how low-risk conditions can be fatal

Michelle Lindsay died while backcountry skiing on Cameron Pass

DATE: Dec 30, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Backcountry travelers learn ins and outs of avalanche safety

Risk is high, Friends of San Juans offers free clinics as avalanche risk rises

DATE: Dec 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: Crashes, avalanche danger prompt closure of Red Mountain Pass

CDOT closes Red Mountain Pass between Silverton and Ouray 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 more snow systems expected by Sunday

Thanksgiving storm set ‘perfect recipe’ for slides in the San Juans

DATE: Dec 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Free avalanche courses offered in Montezuma, Dolores counties

Friends of the San Juans provides classes and field clinics

DATE: Nov 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local 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

San Juan County closes road after avalanche

Avalanche debris flow diverts path of Upper Animas River

DATE: Jun 30, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cabin near Silverton ‘obliterated’ by avalanche

Road crews just reaching structure hit by slide in March

DATE: Apr 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News