A student of snow retires from decadeslong career in high country
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Chris George brought avalanche studies to relevance
Monday, Dec. 28, 2020 5:03 AM Chris George, 82, has spent most of his life in high-elevation mountains. But about 10 years ago, health reasons caused him to move to Durango. Recently, he retired from serving as president of the Center for Snow and Avalanche Studies, capping a decadeslong career. Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
A student of snow retires from decadeslong career in high country