Backcountry Snowboarder Killed in Avalanche Near Telluride, CO A snowboarder was killed in an avalanche near Telluride, CO, yesterday, the first fatality in Colorado this winter. Dr. Peter Harrelson, a 67-year-old local from Ophir, Colorado, was found dead after an avalanche in the Waterfall Creek area. “A backcountry snowboarder was caught and killed in an avalanche on January 22, 2024, in Waterfall Creek, south of Ophir. The avalanche […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 23, 2024 0 Comments
[UPDATED] Berthoud Pass, CO, Remains Closed as More Avalanches Impact the Road US-40 Berthoud Pass in Colorado remains closed after an avalanche buried 10 cars around 11:20 am on Sunday, January 14, 2024. The closure is in both directions between Robins Roost and Henderson Mine Road, just south of Winter Park. No injuries were reported, and all vehicles and passengers caught in the avalanche were safely rescued. The Colorado Department of Transportation […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 17, 2024 0 Comments
Backcountry Skier Killed by Avalanche in Prater Canyon, WY, Yesterday Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center is reporting the death of a backcountry skier in an avalanche on Sunday, January 14, 2024. The incident happened just before noon in Little Poudre, Prater Canyon, Wyoming. Related: Avalanche Buries 10 Cars on US-40 Berthoud Pass, CO, Near Winter Park Resort | Pass Remains Closed Indefinitely The party of two ascended the skin track to the […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 15, 2024 0 Comments
Man Killed by Avalanche in Idaho Backcountry Yesterday, 2 Others Buried and Rescued Two men were found alive and a third was still missing and believed dead after an avalanche Thursday afternoon in the Idaho backcountry, the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office said yesterday. The avalanche happened near Stevens Peak, close to the Montana border. Three men were initially missing, but two were found alive after searchers were able to contact them with a […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 12, 2024 1 Comment
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Rocked by 2nd Inbounds Avalanche in 30-Hours In a span of just over a day, Palisades Tahoe, California, was struck by two significant avalanches. The first avalanche occurred beneath the KT-22 chairlift, a popular area known for its expert-level slopes. This tragic event led to the death of Kenneth Kidd, a 66-year-old resident of the Point Reyes and Truckee areas, and left three others injured. Related: [UPDATED] […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 12, 2024 0 Comments
[UPDATED] One Confirmed Dead at Palisades Tahoe, CA, After Huge Inbounds Avalanche Triggered Under KT-22 Today UPDATE: 2:30 p.m. – At approximately 9:30 a.m. today, an avalanche occurred on the Palisades side of the Palisades Tahoe resort, specifically in the GS gully area, to the skier’s right of the KT-22 chairlift. Palisades Tahoe Ski Patrol responded immediately to the scene and completed a thorough search of the area with the help of over 100 resort personnel, […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 10, 2024 0 Comments
602 Avalanches Reported in Colorado in December 2023 | No Avalanche Deaths Before New Year For 1st Time Since 2018/19 In its monthly report, the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) details “602 avalanches, 112 of which were human-triggered. In eight avalanche incidents, 10 people were caught, and three were partly buried with no major injuries.” It is the first time since 2018/19 that there were no avalanche-related fatalities in Colorado before the New Year. In December 2023, Colorado experienced notable […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 9, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Snowboarder Swept Away by Inbounds Avalanche at Whistler Blackcomb, BC In a narrow escape, Whistler snowboarder Bryce Bugera narrowly escaped an avalanche while snowboarding at Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia, on Saturday, January 6th, 2024, reports Alanna Kelly for the Prince George Citizen. Related: Inbounds Avalanche at Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Kills Local Man The incident occurred as Bugera and his group of friends traversed along the ridgeline, staying inbounds on the […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 9, 2024 0 Comments
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