Avalanche Experts Urge Use Of Beacons, Gear In Backcountry

SUMMIT COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– There have been 22 reported human-triggered avalanches in Colorado over the past week. The good news, no one has been seriously hurt. The bad news, the avalanche danger continues to grow.(credit: CAIC)
The Colorado Avalanche Information Center said so far this season, 14 people have been caught and four people have been completely buried. Everyone escaped serious injuries.(credit: CAIC)
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