The body of a 27-year-old man was located after the backcountry hiker went missing during an avalanche in Gunnison County Friday afternoon.
Search teams found the man’s body near Marble Saturday. His body along with two dogs was completely buried in snow. His identity has not been released.
The man was snowshoeing with three other people when the avalanche occurred near Beaver Lake in the Yule Creek drainage area.
Authorities are reminding backcountry travelers of the dangers of avalanches. Travelers should travel with a transceiver, a shovel and a probe.
Danny “Dan R” Ridenour has been in radio and television broadcasting for over 40 years, starting as a senior in high school in Rogers, Arkansas. His radio career has had stops in Nashville, Memphis, Oklahoma, and eventually, Colorado. Dan enjoys being involved in the community, having been a member of the Upper Arkansas Service Club and is currently on the board of directors for the Salida Community Center and is a member of the Chaffee County Fair Committee. He and his wife Carrie spend their days doing everything the mountains have to offer: hiking, camping, fishing and skiing. They've raised 3 children and have 2 grandchildren.
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