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Skier Who Fell 2,000-Feet Down Colorado 14er Says “My Helmet Saved My Life”

helmet, Wilson Peak, colorado, Telluride

The 37-year-old backcountry skier who was seriously injured after falling 2,000-vertical-feet in the Wilson Peak area outside Telluride, CO, on Tuesday told San Miguel County Sheriff deputies that “my helmet saved my life.” He also expressed his gratitude to rescuers and all involved in the mission. He was released yesterday afternoon from Montrose Memorial Hospital. The New Mexico man, and […]
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Skier Suffers ‘Multiple Traumatic Injuries’ After Falling at Top of Colorado 14er and Tumbling 2,000-Vertical-Feet

helmet, Wilson Peak, colorado, Telluride

A 37-year-old backcountry skier was seriously injured after falling 2,000-vertical-feet in the Wilson Peak area outside Telluride, CO, yesterday. The New Mexico man, and his friend, were skiing the north face of 14,023-foot Wilson Peak from the summit when he fell near the top and could not arrest his fall. He finally came to a stop in the apron, out of […]
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