Whether it is the lack of fresh powder or the traffic on I-70, skiers and snowboarders seem to be more hostile on the slopes than in year’s past. Most recently, an on-slope collision at Keystone resulted in assault allegations against one of the parties. After two skiers collided on a run at Keystone skier, the […]
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On December 15, 2025, two men fell from a chairlift at Vail Mountain. The two California residents fell from the Mountaintop Express Lift at Vail Mountain and were transported to Vail Health Hospital. This is the second chairlift accident this season following a snowboarder’s fall from the Montezuma Express chairlift at Keystone Resort in November. […]
The National Ski Areas Association publishes a list of rules that all skiers and snowboarders must follow to ensure a safe and enjoyable experiences on the mountains. This season, there has already been various failures to follow the “Responsibility Code” resulting in injuries and sometimes involvement by law enforcement. Failure to follow the rules below […]
Two parties at Keystone recently received a criminal summons for an altercation on the mountain. The female uphill skier noticed the snowboarder, who was downhill from her, making turns that the skier deemed to be too wide while carving down the mountain. Believing the snowboarder’s turning has nearly caused many collisions, including one with herself, […]
The Colorado State Patrol has announced it will be ramping up efforts to stop dangerous driving on Interstate 70 in Summit, Eagle, and Garfield counties the weekend of October 23rd through 25th. Drivers can expect to see a high volume of State Troopers patrolling I-70 in the mountains this weekend. This stretch of the I-70 […]
The low nighttime temperatures in Colorado mountain towns have been good for snow making conditions at the ski resorts. Also, three snowstorms are forecasted over the next 10 days. The storms are projecting large snow accumulations to Colorado ski area bases ahead of nearing opening dates at Arapahoe Basin, Loveland and Keystone, and weather dependent […]
The Avon Town Council approved the use of an automated ticketing system for speeding vehicles in busy areas of town. The cameras, which will issue tickets in the amount of $40 for speeding, are an additional step toward improving pedestrian safety. Avon is currently in the middle of a $6 million project to install lighted […]
A dog viciously attacked and injured multiple people in Lamar, Colorado on September 25, 2025. The dog, which appeared to be a pit bull mix, was seen leaving its owners’ property. The dog then attacked a dog that was on a leash in a nearby yard. The leased dog’s owner stepped in and was attacked […]
Being a cautious driver is important, especially while driving on Colorado mountain roads. Here is a list of tips that will help you safely navigate Colorado’s mountain roads for every season. Slow drivers should stay in the right lane. Drivers should remain in the rightmost lane unless they are passing. Slower drivers should always […]
