As of the beginning of January the snowpack depth in the Upper Colorado Headwaters, which includes Eagle County, is 126% of average for this time of year. If you are a local snow slider, you.
Craving backcountry snow adventures? First, use this primer to learn how to identify and avoid slide-prone terrain. Then decide if you need an avalanche safety course to maximize your winter fun.
Associated Press
Snowboarder Maurice Kervin glided into the snow along the steep terrain in the Colorado backcountry like he’s done so many times.
There was no warning for what happened next as he glanced over his shoulder: a rush of snow swiftly heading his way.
Caught in an avalanche last month, the 25-year-old deployed his airbag to help stay on the surface of the snow debris and rode out a slide large enough to bury a house. Once he finally and safely stopped, Kervin let out a powerful scream.
“Just raw emotion,” he explained. “Happy to be alive.”
This has been an historically dangerous avalanche season, with 32 confirmed fatalities so far, primarily in the West. The accidents have involved different recreational activities snowboarding, skiing, snowmobiling, hiking.
Happy to be alive : Incredible moment snowboarder rides avalanche
28 Feb, 2021 05:51 AM
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In an historically dangerous avalanche season, Maurice Kervin found himself caught in one while snowboarding in Colorado. Video / AP
In an historically dangerous avalanche season, Maurice Kervin found himself caught in one while snowboarding in Colorado. Video / AP
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Snowboarder Maurice Kervin glided into the snow along the steep terrain in the Colorado backcountry like he s done so many times.
There was no warning for what happened next as he glanced over his shoulder: a rush of snow swiftly heading his way.
Caught in an avalanche last month, the 25-year-old deployed his airbag to help stay on the surface of the snow debris and rode out a slide large enough to bury a house. Once he finally and safely stopped, Kervin let out a powerful scream.