Nov 1, 2009 2:21 pm US/Mountain
Colorado Officials Warn Of Avalanche Danger
Reporting
Stan Bush
BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4/AP) ―
The early start to Colorado's snow season has already resulted in several avalanches.
The Colorado Avalanche Information Center said Thursday that five people have reported triggering slides in the backcountry so far. There haven't been any serious injuries but four of the slides resulted in at least one person being swept downhill.
"There's been about six people caught in avalanches so far in October in five separate incidents, so I think we can say, pretty safely, especially with all this snow and wind, the avalanche danger has been on the increase," said CAIC forecaster Scott Toepfer.
Center director Ethan Greene said that while the early snow may look inviting, backcountry users should be careful not to expose themselves to unnecessary risks.
Skiers and climbers have reported triggering three slides in Rocky Mountain National Park. Skiers also reported triggering slides on Independence, Loveland, and Jones passes.
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