Here is a great link to a winter rescue of a truck that went off Red Mtn Pass. Very interesting account and great tribute to our own Ouray Mountain Rescue!
http://www.mountainphotographer.com/impromptu-rescue-on-red-mountain-pass/
Showing posts with label Red Mountain Pass Backcountry Skiing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Red Mountain Pass Backcountry Skiing. Show all posts
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Can't Wait for Winter Skiing
I just took advantage of our recent early season snowfall and did a few ski turns off of Red Mountain Pass. There may not be any snow left in town, but there was enough on Red to manage a few turns.
Red Mountain Pass is renowned for backcountry skiing. The area is now represented by a new chapter in the Backcountry Snowsport Alliance. Work has begun on signs and kiosks to designate the non motorized areas.
If you are in the backcountry in snow season, ALWAYS carry and know how to use Avalanche safety equipment. If you haven't been trained in avalanche safety, the Silverton Avalanche School will offer an excellent Level I course this January.
-EF
Red Mountain Pass is renowned for backcountry skiing. The area is now represented by a new chapter in the Backcountry Snowsport Alliance. Work has begun on signs and kiosks to designate the non motorized areas.
If you are in the backcountry in snow season, ALWAYS carry and know how to use Avalanche safety equipment. If you haven't been trained in avalanche safety, the Silverton Avalanche School will offer an excellent Level I course this January.
-EF
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