This week in history: Health director resigns, officials concerned about wilderness boundaries and more

This week in history: Health director resigns, officials concerned about wilderness boundaries and more

1 year ago: Man caught in avalanche dug himself out of debris with dislocated shoulder A solo backcountry skier was injured in an avalanche Dec. 3, 2024. The slide, which took place in an avalanche path known as Mines 2 on Mines Peak east of Berthoud Pass, swept the skier about 400 feet through small trees. When the debris stopped, his arms were out of the snow, but his face and head were buried about 6 inches deep. Despite suffering a dislocate…