Ski and Snowboard Accidents

Vail Resort Sees 20% Decline in Visits with only 485 of Runs Open

A Vail Resorts investor report shows how Colorado’s statewide, all-time low snowpack has impacted the ski industry. At only 58%…

8 months ago

Skiers Trigger Avalanche at Rocky Mountain National Park

On January 10, 2025, a group of three skiers cut the upper chute area at Haiyaha Couloir in Rocky Mountain…

9 months ago

Avalanche Reporting

Avalanche notifications result in immediate action, even if a call comes in with no information on whether an individual is…

9 months ago

Death at Keystone Ski Resort

An investigation is ongoing after a skier was found unresponsive at Keystone Ski Area on January 7, 2026. Around noon,…

9 months ago

Snowboarder Partially Buried in East Vail Avalanche

A snowboarder was caught, carried and partially buried in an avalanche on January 9, 2026, in East Vail. The snowboarder…

9 months ago

How to Handle a Backcountry Emergency

Preparation and a plan for a backcountry emergency is always a smart idea. The first step is to ensure that…

9 months ago

On Slope Altercation at Keystone

Whether it is the lack of fresh powder or the traffic on I-70, skiers and snowboarders seem to be more…

9 months ago

Vail Chairlift Accident Sends Two Guests to the Hospital

On December 15, 2025, two men fell from a chairlift at Vail Mountain. The two California residents fell from the…

10 months ago

10 Rules of the Slopes – The Skier’s Responsibility Code

The National Ski Areas Association publishes a list of rules that all skiers and snowboarders must follow to ensure a…

10 months ago

Altercation at Keystone Results in Summons for Disorderly Conduct

Two parties at Keystone recently received a criminal summons for an altercation on the mountain. The female uphill skier noticed…

10 months ago