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DENVER Evan Hannibal happily handed over his helmet video of the avalanche that triggered below his snowboard and buried a service road above Interstate 70 last March. He hoped the Colorado Avalanche Information.
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An avalanche in East Vail s Abraham s Bowl in an area known as Marvin s killed a local skier in February.
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By now, most of us are likely aware that Colorado’s snowpack is more dangerous than we have seen in recent years. Articles, warnings, and social media posts have all broadcasted a simple yet increasingly important message when it comes to backcountry recreation: This year isn’t normal.
However, what is it that actually makes our snowpack so dangerous this year? If you look below the snow’s surface, what will you find? These question bring us to the audience participation portion of this article, because the best way to understand what’s happening in our snowpack is to see for yourself!
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Colorado brewery brings awareness to avalanche safety through new IPA
ARVADA, Colo. (KRDO) An Arvada brewery found a creative way to bring awareness to avalanche safety.
This has been one of the deadliest avalanche seasons ever in Colorado. That s why New Image Brewing Company created a new beer to start a conversation about safety.
It s called Pole Whacker , and its purpose is to raise awareness about adventuring into Colorado s backcountry.
There is a QR code on each can that you can scan with your smartphone. The code takes you to the Know Before You Go website that has free information on avalanche safety.