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A 21-year-old man, identified as Dallas LeBeau, died while attempting a high-risk skiing stunt to clear the width of Highway 40 near the Berthoud Pass Summit. Despite wearing protective gear, he lacked the necessary speed and distance, landing on the highway pavement. The accident impacted traffic in both directions, and the Grand County Sheriff emphasized the inherent risks of backcountry skiing in Colorado.
A 21-year-old skier died while attempting to jump over the highway at Berthoud Pass, landing short and hitting the pavement. The incident occurred just west of the Berthoud Pass summit, and the skier was wearing protective gear. Skiers and snowboarders often build road gap jumps in various locations, and this is a developing story.
The town of Empire, Colorado, with just over 300 residents, faced a significant slowdown in traffic on U.S. 40 due to an avalanche at Berthoud Pass, impacting the local economy and businesses that rely on visitors heading to ski resorts. The avalanche trapped 10 vehicles and led to a nine-hour detour for some travelers. The closure of the road had a substantial economic impact on the town, leaving it eerily quiet and affecting nearby towns and mountain travelers.
U.S. 40 over Berthoud Pass has reopened after being closed due to adverse road conditions, while Interstate 70 over Vail Pass and U.S. 6 over Loveland Pass have also been reopened. However, U.S. 40 remains closed due to continuous slides and forecasted snowfall, with road crews working to address the challenges and a short closure planned for winter maintenance.
A Thornton couple, Anna Wagner and her fiancé, were stuck for hours on Berthoud Pass after an avalanche buried 10 cars, causing the closure of U.S Highway 40. Emergency crews eventually arrived to clear the road, allowing the couple and others to continue their journey. Despite the ordeal, Wagner expressed gratitude for the quick action and support from those who helped during the incident.
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has no estimated time for reopening Berthoud Pass after an avalanche and natural slides closed the main passage between Colorado's Front Range and Winter Park. CDOT crews are working around the clock to clear the pass, but multiple avalanches and natural slides have complicated their efforts. CDOT spokesperson Lisa Schwantes emphasized the challenging weather conditions and advised drivers to plan ahead and avoid unnecessary travel in the area.
U.S. Highway 40 at Berthoud Pass in Colorado will remain closed indefinitely due to ongoing snow, high winds, and multiple natural slides, following an avalanche that buried 10 cars with no reported injuries. Crews are unable to access some areas for clearing due to unsafe conditions, and several other major mountain roads are also closed fully or partially due to safety concerns.
Berthoud Pass in Colorado will remain closed overnight due to ongoing avalanche danger after a snow slide buried 10 vehicles on Sunday. Crews are working to clear the snow, but more snow and high winds are in the forecast, making the pass too hazardous for travel. Ski areas and resorts have benefitted from heavy snowfall, but high winds and low temperatures are posing challenges for travelers. Avalanche mitigation efforts will continue, and travelers are advised to be prepared for road closures.