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1 missing after avalanche in Colorado backcountry
February 24, 2010 12:01 PM
Authorities say a skier is missing after an avalanche in the backcountry outside Aspen. The Pitkin County Sheriff's Department says the avalanche struck near a popular backcountry hut at about 4 p.m. Tuesday. Authorities say seven other skiers in the group tried but failed to find the missing... more » -
Colorado man 'swims' avalanche to survive
December 16, 2009 8:26 AM
Clear Creek County sheriff's officials say a snowboarder who triggered an avalanche in the backcountry near Loveland Pass is unhurt after being buried up to his waist. Maj. Rick Albers says 25-year-old Alec Meyer of Denver was able to swim to stay mostly on top of the slide Tuesday, and... more » -
California residents return home after storm
December 14, 2009 12:27 PM
Heavy rain tapered off, skies cleared and residents of the Los Angeles area foothills started returning home Sunday, a day after they fled because of fears that heavy rains would cause mudslides. Public works and fire department officials drove through the wildfire-scarred neighborhoods early Sunday and determined that it... more »
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