Vail & Summit County
AvalancheBen Pritchett · Feb 13, 2022 · Vail & Summit County
Avalanche
A skier triggered, was caught in, and carried over cliffs in an avalanche near Loveland Pass on February 13, 2022. The avalanche released on a southerly-facing, wind-drifted slope around 12,000 feet. The skier came to rest, partially buried below the cliffs and was dug out by a partner, uninjured.
Summit County Rescue Group and the Sheriff's Department responded to the accident. CAIC staff visited the accident site that afternoon.
Summit County Rescue Group and the Sheriff's Department responded to the accident. CAIC staff visited the accident site that afternoon.