5 People Killed in Colorado Avalanche | Deadliest Colorado Avalanche Since 1962 SnowBrains is saddened to report that 5 backcountry snowboarders have perished in a large avalanche near Loveland Ski Area in Colorado yesterday. Â This was the deadliest avalanche in Colorado since 1962. Â Please stay safe out there. Â Avalanche season is not over. The avalanche struck around 1pm Saturday, April 20th, 2013 near Loveland Pass (11,990 feet)Â in Colorado. Â 5 backcountry snowboarders were […] Avalanche SnowBrains | April 21, 2013 13 Comments