[PHOTOS] Solo Skier Seriously Injured on Berthoud Pass, CO, After Being Buried in Avalanche A backcountry skier narrowly escaped death on December 3 when an avalanche struck Mines Peak, east of Colorado’s Berthoud Pass. The incident, occurring at approximately 3:17 p.m., prompted a swift response from Grand County Search and Rescue (GCSAR) and multiple agencies. The skier, who self-extricated from the debris from the avalanche, sustained significant injuries that prevented self-evacuation. Rescuers located the […] Avalanche AvyBrains | December 5, 2024 0 Comments
Berthoud Pass, CO, Report: A Deep Thanksgiving Morning Report from Thursday, November 28, 2024 Just over an hour from Denver, Colorado, is Berthoud Pass, a popular backcountry zone that was once a ski area. The Berthoud Pass Ski Area was home to one of the first ski lifts in the state. Unfortunately, the ski area closed in 2003, but the slopes live on today for backcountry enthusiasts. Related: Jones Pass, […] Backcountry Luke Guilford | December 1, 2024 0 Comments
Mount Russell North Chute, CO, Conditions: Amazing Spring Fun in the Backcountry Report from Saturday, May 25 Mount Russell (12,240 feet) towers above the former Berthoud Pass Ski Area in Colorado which was home to one of the first ski lifts in the state. Unfortunately, the ski area closed in 2003, but today, the pass remains a popular spot for backcountry skiing. Related: Berthoud Pass on U.S. Highway 40, CO, Reopens – […] Conditions Report Luke Guilford | May 26, 2024 0 Comments
Young Skier Killed Near Winter Park, CO, Attempting Berthoud Pass Road Gap Jump [Updated with police press release] A young local skier died on Tuesday while attempting to jump over US HWY 40, also known as Berthoud Pass. According to reports by the Grand County Sheriff’s Office, the site of the fatal accident was between Henderson Mine Road and Robbers Roost, approximately six miles east of Winter Park, Colorado. According to social media […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 10, 2024 1 Comment
Man Jailed for 3 Years After High-Speed Chase on Closed Berthoud Pass, CO, Ended With Snowplow Crash A man who led law enforcement on a high-speed chase over a closed Berthoud Pass, Colorado, colliding with a snowplow, has been sentenced to three years in the Colorado Department of Corrections. As part of a plea agreement, Calvin will serve three years in the Colorado Department of Corrections, followed by two years of mandatory parole. Randy Calvin, 33, pleaded […] SnowBrains | April 5, 2024 0 Comments
Driver Arrested After Crashing into Snow Plow on Closed Berthoud Pass, CO ARREST FOLLOWS PURSUIT THROUGH BERTHOUD PASS ROAD CLOSURE On Thursday, March 14, at 12:06 p.m., a Grand County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant was positioned on Highway 40 at the Mary Jane Road in Winter Park, staffing a highway closure point for the extended winter operations Berthoud Pass closure. In addition to the Sheriff’s Office vehicle blocking the highway, the variable messaging […] SnowBrains | March 15, 2024 0 Comments
Berthoud Pass on U.S. Highway 40, CO, Reopens Berthoud Pass on U.S. Highway 40 reopened on Wednesday night, January 17, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. The pass had closed on Sunday, January 14, due to an avalanche that buried 10 cars. Related: [UPDATED] Berthoud Pass, CO, Remains Closed as More Avalanches Impact the Road Crews by the Colorado Department of Transportation (‘CDOT’) have worked around the clock since Sunday […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 18, 2024 0 Comments
[UPDATED] Berthoud Pass, CO, Remains Closed as More Avalanches Impact the Road US-40 Berthoud Pass in Colorado remains closed after an avalanche buried 10 cars around 11:20 am on Sunday, January 14, 2024. The closure is in both directions between Robins Roost and Henderson Mine Road, just south of Winter Park. No injuries were reported, and all vehicles and passengers caught in the avalanche were safely rescued. The Colorado Department of Transportation […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 17, 2024 0 Comments
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