Fatal Avalanche near Silverton

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Nelson
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Fatal Avalanche near Silverton

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On the CAIC website is a preliminary report of a fatal avalanche near Silverton.

These are not benign conditions. Check the CAIC for anything you are contemplating.
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Re: Fatal Avalanche near Silverton

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So tragic and very sad:

http://durangoherald.com/article/201302 ... ch-life---" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Fatal Avalanche near Silverton

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Sounded like he was a free spirit and a good kid. Skiing the high lines now, RIP.
"In our youths our hearts were touched with fire" - Oliver Wendell Holmes
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