Avalanche Shatters Snowboarder's Knee Cap in Colorado

A snowboarder was rescued by helicopter after being caught in an avalanche and breaking their kneecap in the Colorado backcountry on Sunday, April 20, 2025, according to a report published by the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC).The snowboarder, alongside three skiers, left the west side of Loveland Pass with plans to ride a gully on the north side of Grizzly Peak, the report said. Grizzly Peak is located near the Arapahoe Basin Ski Area.At approximately 11 a.m., two members of the g