berthoud pass avalanche

10-20″ of new snow in Colorado over the weekend lead to snowpack instability and avalanches. Two backcountry skiers were caught in an avalanche on Berthoud Pass, Colorado yesterday and both received minor injuries. “Recent observations are pointing to some weakness in the snowpack at this time. These weaknesses may become more in your face by Monday with the clearing skies and warming temperatures. Sunshine in May can have a rapid impact on new snow.” – Colorado Avalanche Information Center […]