UPDATE: Two Colorado Backcountry Users Won’t Go to Jail After Triggering Avalanche
Tyler Hannibal and Jason Dewitt reached a settlement to avoid paying thousands of dollars in restitution and avoid possible jail time.
Tyler Hannibal and Jason Dewitt reached a settlement to avoid paying thousands of dollars in restitution and avoid possible jail time.
Backcountry skiers faced the most challenging season in recent memory, including a record-tying number of people killed in avalanches.
The circumstances surrounding the criminal case in Colorado's Summit County could have big consequences for backcountry users in the USA.
The pandemic is drawing more and more skiers into the backcountry, but novice users aren't the only ones at risk.
CAIC officials reported 260 avalanches in May and predict June could follow suit.