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avalanche safety, avi, Colorado, News, resort conditions, Winter -

Avalanche danger will continue through this weekend, the Colorado Avalanche Information Center warns, as the western slope braces for more snowfall.

The post Colorado Avalanches Leave 4 Dead Over Last 3 Weekends appeared first on GearJunkie.

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Climbing, Colorado, Estes Park, Lisa Foster, Longs Peak, Mountaineering, News, rocky mountain national park -

Lisa Foster ascended Colorado's epic 14er 36 times in 36 months — and that's just one of her recent records.

The post Local Woman Breaks Epic Longs Peak Consecutive Ascent Record appeared first on GearJunkie.

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andres marin, Climbing, Colorado, Ice, Mountaineering, News, ouray, Ouray Ice Park, Petzl -

Originally from Colombia — a country not exactly famous for ice climbing — Andres Marin now lives in the American hub of the sport he loves.

The post Watch Ouray Lifer Andres Marin Climb His Frozen Home Cliffs appeared first on GearJunkie.

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Among mountain dwellers worldwide, Coloradans are uniquely new to living at altitude. One research facility sees that as a learning opportunity.

The post Are You Healthier In the Mountains? Doctors Seek Volunteers for ‘High Altitude Research Center’ appeared first on GearJunkie.

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Breckenridge, C.J. Mueller, Colorado, News, Skiing, speed skiing, Winter -

In 1987, C.J. Mueller became the first person to go over 130 miles per hour on a pair of sticks. This spring, it's Hall of Fame time.

The post Colorado Speed Skier Who Topped 130 MPH Makes Hall of Fame appeared first on GearJunkie.

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