The record
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| event_type | Avalanche |
|---|---|
| ncei_event_id | 1,061,949 |
| episode_id | 175,177 |
| begin_utc | 2022-12-26T19:00:00+00:00 |
| end_utc | 2022-12-26T19:00:00+00:00 |
| state | COLORADO |
| cz_type | Z |
| cz_name | S & SE GRAND / W CENTRAL & SW BOULDER / GILPIN / CLEAR CREEK / SUMMIT / N & W PARK COUNTIES ABOVE 9000 FEET |
| deaths_direct | 1 |
| deaths_indirect | 0 |
| injuries_direct | 0 |
| injuries_indirect | 0 |
| damage_property | 0.00K |
| damage_crops | 0.00K |
| wfo_source | State Official |
| episode_narrative | An avalanche caught 4 backcountry skiers, two were buried, one was killed. A large avalanche near the summit of Berthoud Pass in an area locally known as Nitro Chute. Nitro Chute is an east-facing avalanche path around 11,500 feet. Two of the riders were able to stay on the surface; the other two riders were completely buried. The party was able to locate both buried riders using their avalanche transceivers. One of the riders was breathing when he was uncovered. The other was not. The party, along with a group of bystanders, performed CPR, but their efforts were unsuccessful. Deputies from the Grand County Sheriff's department, along with Grand County SAR, were able to recover the victim before sundown. |
| event_narrative | A large avalanche completely buried a backcountry skier near Berthoud Pass. He died at the scene of the incident. |
| year | 2,022 |
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