A fatal avalanche in Eagle County, near Resolution Creek and Boss Basin south of Ptarmigan Pass, was caused by a lone skier during a second descent. The slide was a hard slab on a buried weak layer, about 400 feet wide with a crown 1-3 feet deep, on 33-36 degree slopes. Earlier in 2026, multiple incidents in Colorado included skiers caught in wind-slab slides near Silverthorne, Aspen, and Red Mountain Pass, underscoring ongoing avalanche danger and widespread activity per CAIC advisories. Additional notes indicate CAIC released a full accident report for a March 7, 2026 avalanche in Boss. avalanche advisories have highlighted the season’s unusual activity and the continuing risk in high-country Colorado. News reports emphasize vigilance for backcountry travelers. Rescuers continue monitoring and issuing guidance as conditions remain unstable.
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News & Media | Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Denver, Colo. — The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) has released a full accident report on a fatal avalanche that occurred March 7, 2026. The avalanche occurred in Boss Basin, an upper portion of Resolution Creek south of Ptarmigan Pass near Vail Pass in Eagle County. The avalanche was triggered by a solo backcountry skier on his second descent of a northeast-facing slope near treeline. The hard slab released on a buried weak layer, stepped down to the ground, and pulled out the...
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