Backcountry Skiers Killed in an Avalanche Near Ophir Pass

  • Avalanche recovery mission. Photo Courtesy of San Juan County SA
    Avalanche recovery mission. Photo Courtesy of San Juan County SA
On Saturday, December 19th two backcountry skiers were reported missing from the Ophir Pass area. The reporting party knew they were skiing an area commonly known as the Battleship in the North San Juan Mountains. San Juan County Sheriff’s Department, San Juan County Search and Rescue, La Plata County Search and Rescue and Flight for Life were initiated to look for the missing skiers. In the…

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