A sledding accident at Copper Mountain Ski Resort has claimed the lives of two teenagers on Spring Break.
The Summit County Sheriff’s Office says the victims, ages 17 and 18, were riding tandem on a half-pipe when they when they launched off a snowbank and fell down hard on the ice.
The accident happened 8:30 pm Sunday, Mar. 19th.
Investigators said the victims were treated but could not be revived, suffering from blunt force injuries. Both were on spring break vacation from Illinois.
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.