Skier Killed in Avalanche Near Vail Pass, CO, Marking State’s 1st Avalanche Fatality of 2025–26 Season A skier was killed in an avalanche in the Boss Basin area near Vail Pass in Colorado’s backcountry, marking the first avalanche fatality of the 2025–26 winter season in the state. Related: Avalanche Near Kootenay Pass, BC, Kills 23-Year-Old Snowmobiler According to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC), the skier was reported missing on Saturday evening, March 7. According to […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 8, 2026 0 Comments