Michael Barthel / MiBaWi#Colorado > The #PitkinCounty Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of a large #avalanche in the Maroon Bowl area of Highland Peak outside the ski area boundary of Aspen Highlands. Early reports indicate multiple skiers may have been caught in the avalanche. The Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office and Mountain Rescue Aspen are actively organizing a response to the incident. More information will be released as it becomes available.
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Update by Colorado Avalanche Information Center
An avalanche-related search and rescue mission is in progress near Aspen. This avalanche was triggered on a northerly near treeline slope.
More information will be released when available.
Pic: CAIC / area of avalanche mentioned.
