Crews Set Off Avalanches In High Country In Unusually Active Season
The last nine days in Colorado has forced seasoned avalanche forecasters out of retirement to help manage the historic slides.
www.cbsnews.comA fatal avalanche in Eagle County, near Resolution Creek and Boss Basin south of Ptarmigan Pass, was triggered by a solo backcountry skier on the second descent. The slide was a hard slab on a buried weak layer, about 400 feet wide with a crown 1-3 feet deep, on 33-36 degree slopes. Earlier in 2026, multiple incidents in Colorado included skiers caught in wind-slab slides near Silverthorne, Aspen, and Red Mountain Pass, underscoring ongoing avalanche danger and widespread activity per CAIC advisories. Additional notes indicate CAIC released a full accident report for a March 7, 2026 avalanche in Boss. official CAIC reports have highlighted the season’s unusual activity and the continuing risk in high-country Colorado. News & Media emphasize vigilance for backcountry travelers. Forecasters continue monitoring and issuing guidance as conditions remain unstable.