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    San Juans - the Nose

    Ouch. 3 missing

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    Keystone is fucking lame. But, deadly.

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    ohhh, not good.

    edit: been in the area in summer for hikes up to surrounding lakes, beautiful area. 3 still buried and time of essence with storm rolling in tomorrow.

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    On February 1, 2021, a group of backcountry skiers triggered a large avalanche between the towns of Silverton and Ophir. They were traveling in an area locally known as The Nose. Four people were caught, carried, and fully buried in the debris. The group recovered one person with minor injuries. The other three people are still missing. Search and rescue operations lasted into the night and will continue this morning. The avalanche released on a northeast-facing slope near 11,500 feet (near treeline). The backcountry avalanche danger is Considerable (Level 3) in most of Colorado's Central and Southern Mountains. Please check the forecast before you head out (www.colorado.gov/avalanche) and do not underestimate the danger.
    #GetTheForecast #COAvyObs

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    Ugh. Looking at that slope on Google Earth the terrain traps on both sides look to be significant.

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    Ugh. Wonder how big the group was? Since it said 4 were buried and "the group" recovered one of the 4? Is this anywhere near Opus Hut (wondering if they were touring from there)?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Danno View Post
    Ugh. Wonder how big the group was? Since it said 4 were buried and "the group" recovered one of the 4? Is this anywhere near Opus Hut (wondering if they were touring from there)?
    I was wondering the same. Sounds like a decent sized group. Its pretty close to the Opus hut if I'm looking at it on the map correctly.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Danno View Post
    Ugh. Wonder how big the group was? Since it said 4 were buried and "the group" recovered one of the 4? Is this anywhere near Opus Hut (wondering if they were touring from there)?

    Pretty sure that's right across from the OPUS hut

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    Quote Originally Posted by Danno View Post
    Ugh. Wonder how big the group was? Since it said 4 were buried and "the group" recovered one of the 4? Is this anywhere near Opus Hut (wondering if they were touring from there)?
    I think maybe so. Certainly looks like the vicinity.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Benny Profane View Post
    Keystone is fucking lame. But, deadly.

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    I just left Silverton on 550 and a helicopter just flew right over my head headed straight for Ophir area

    NE bowl of battleship went huge 3 days ago. Huge.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tech Tonics View Post
    I just left Silverton on 550 and a helicopter just flew right over my head headed straight for Ophir area

    NE bowl of battleship went huge 3 days ago. Huge.
    Friends of mine were skiing Battlescars when the Battleship/Destroyer went big. R2D3.

    I've looked at The Nose when skiing North Battleship/Battlescars and from Anvil. Always thought I'd go ski that stuff whenever I got to stay at the Opus hut eventually. With the group size and location it is hard to believe it is anything but an Opus hut group. Vibes to those involved.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gmorgg View Post
    Pretty sure that's right across from the OPUS hut
    Yup, if you're standing their deck looking across the valley this slope is in front and to the right.

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    we are in a bubble over here. It was hot over here yesterday. I was telling my friend maybe it was time to head to Silverton area for some higher elevation skiing. Hard to imagine the snowpack being that bad over there. My friend is involved with La Plata search and rescue the call came around 5:30 yesterday. The long and lat showed it pretty much right below the opus hut. My thoughts to all those affected by this tragedy.
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    Quote Originally Posted by goldenboy View Post
    Ugh. Looking at that slope on Google Earth the terrain traps on both sides look to be significant.
    I was gonna say that's terrain trap city right there. Maybe that's why they couldn't locate the other three.

    Hopefully it was quick and painless for them.

    The survivor is lucky af.

    Skiing is pretty cool but it sure ain't worth getting dead for it. I'm glad I'm past the urge to ski anything that may be suspect. The desert sun sure is nice this season.
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    Shitty to have to hope for that but yes indeed.
    I have been in this State for 30 years and I am willing to admit that I am part of the problem.

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    Fuck. terrible news.

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    Sorry for the crappy cell phone pics.

    That’s The Nose in the center of the picture as seen from Hwy 550.

    Telluride HeliTrax is bombing the area, presumably for rescuers to get in there

    SAR lady I briefly chatted with confirmed it was guests of the Opus Hut.

    Serious shit.

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    Absolutely terrible. I've traversed the Nose many times coming back to the hut from Paradise Basin, but in much safer avy conditions. It's just a massive terrain trap at the bottom where debris can fill in 100' deep. RIP.

    Still have an OPUS hut trip planned for late March, but it's impossible to feel good about it right now with 5 deaths in that general area this season.
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    JFC. That's awful.

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    San Juans - the Nose

    Terrible to hear. RIP.

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    "True love is much easier to find with a helicopter"

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    Apparently at least one person I know is one of the missing. Big bummer. Hoping for a good outcome but it sounds shitty. Ugh.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Name Redacted View Post
    Apparently at least one person I know is one of the missing. Big bummer. Hoping for a good outcome but it sounds shitty. Ugh.
    Vibes NR, this is horrible......
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    All 3 are friends of mine. All were exceptional humans. Godspeed

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    Quote Originally Posted by DaHeel View Post
    All 3 are friends of mine. All were exceptional humans. Godspeed
    Damn dude, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending good vibes and energy to all those affected. Fucking heartbreaking.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Name Redacted View Post
    Apparently at least one person I know is one of the missing. Big bummer. Hoping for a good outcome but it sounds shitty. Ugh.
    Quote Originally Posted by DaHeel View Post
    All 3 are friends of mine. All were exceptional humans. Godspeed
    Fuck.

    So sorry to both of you and any other mags who knew them. RIP.
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