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. This was the deadliest avalanche in Colorado since 1962. Please stay safe out there. Avalanche season is not over. The avalanche struck around 1pm Saturday, April 20th, 2013 near Loveland Pass (11,990 feet) in Colorado. 5 backcountry snowboarders were […] Avalanche SnowBrains | April 21, 2013 13 Comments