An avalanche killed two people on snowmobiles near Winter Park on Saturday.
According to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center, the two snowmobilers were buried in the avalanche on the east face of Mount Epworth. One of the riders was located and CPR was performed, but the person was pronounced dead at the scene.
The second rider was not located before sunset Saturday, but crews returned to the area Sunday and recovered the second victim, a 52-year-old man from northern Colorado.
The avalanche danger across most of the state is being rated as Considerable.
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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