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Safety concerns rise as more skiers hit the backcountry in the pandemic


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The beauty and solitude of backcountry skiing can be overwhelming, but users need to educate themselves in the ways of avalanche dynamics and risk assessment. (John Meyer, The Denver Post)
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The Associated Press
On March 14, Colorado’s governor issued an executive order shutting down ski resorts across the state. The coronavirus had arrived and was spreading rapidly in small mountain communities that were attracting hordes of spring break revelers.
The next day, with chairlifts and gondolas hanging idly overhead, a large group converged on Aspen Mountain, passed a closure sign and “skinned” up the slopes under their own power to get in a few hard-earned turns. ....

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Safety issues mount as U.S. skiers hit backcountry in pandemic | iNFOnews | Thompson-Okanagan's News Source


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Lexi Keim, from White Pine Touring, holds an ARVA Reactor 18 Airbag Backpack on Dec. 18, 2020, in Park City, Utah. With another ski season getting underway, avalanche forecasters and search-and-rescue groups are concerned that large numbers of skiers and snowboarders will again turn to the backcountry to avoid crowds and reservation systems at resorts. The increased interest in the backcountry has been a lifeline for the outdoor retail industry amid the pandemic, but it has also renewed a push among gear manufacturers and stores to sell responsibly.
Image Credit: AP Photo/Rick Bowmer
January 03, 2021 - 11:30 AM
DENVER - On March 14, Colorado s governor issued an executive order shutting down ski resorts across the state. The coronavirus had arrived and was spreading rapidly in small mountain communities that were attracting hordes of spring break revelers. ....

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