The Colorado Avalanche Information Center cautioned that "spooky moderate" conditions existed. But what does that really mean?

The Colorado Avalanche has hit a snag on its potential climb to the top of the Central Division, and the most surprising part is what’s currently the biggest issue. When the Avs stumbled to a 14-13 start,

Rescue crews headed to Colorado's mountains for avalanche rescue training where teams responded as if several people had been buried in the snow.

Traveling alone in the backcountry significantly increases the risk of avalanche danger, as if an avalanche occurs, you are less likely to be rescued quickly due to the lack of a partner to assist in finding and extricating you; therefore, it is strongly advised to always travel with at least one companion in avalanche terrain

The bitter cold weather that overtook Colorado over the past several days brought in increased avalanche risk, so first responders of members of Loveland Ski Patrol prepared for the potential of avalanches over the next few days.

An experienced solo backcountry skier and a one-time member of the Ouray Mountain Rescue Team was the person who died in an avalanche in Colorado a week ago.

Instead, the Avs operated with the urgency of Eeyore. And the crowd wasn’t exactly buzzing either. For long stretches, the only sound was sticks clicking the ice. Close your eyes and it was hard to tell if this was Ball Arena or a Family Sports Center practice.

She spotted an avalanche on the slope, initiated a transceiver search and immediately acquired a signal, the report said. She pinpointed him with her avalanche probe and yelled for help as she started digging through 3 feet of debris his body was buried under.

Colorado’s winter snowpack is off to a promising start, but experts warn that conditions beneath the surface make this season particularly hazardous for backcountry recreation. At a community talk on Jan.

Today, the First and Second Quarter-Century Teams for the Colorado Avalanche. Players are listed in alphabetical order.

The addition of nine prospects into their ultra-thin pool has made a difference and raised the Avs up the countdown ever so slightly.