Skier "Extremely Lucky" After Surviving 200-Yard Slide During Avalanche in Colorado

One skier in Colorado is “extremely lucky” after emerging unscathed from a large backcountry avalanche on Berthoud Pass on January 18, 2026, according to Grand County Search and Rescue. The slide, the organization said, took place on a run called “Postage Stamp” and carried the skier about 200 yards down the mountain. The skier stayed atop the snow, self-extricated, and wasn’t hurt. They maintained all their gear and were able to ski out alongside their partner