Avalanche — Elkhead and Park Mountains, Colorado
2001-03-18 · Elkhead and Park Mountains, Colorado
1
Direct deaths
Wider weather episode
A backcountry skier was caught and buried in an avalanche on the northeast slope of Farwell Mountain, at the 10,840 foot level. The avalanche location is about 23 miles north of Steamboat Springs.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5237375. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.