Snowboarder Rescued After Fall Amid Icy Mountain Weather in CO
Snowboarder Rescued After Fall Amid Icy Mountain Weather in CO
US · Published Sep 13, 2025
A snowboarder fell 100 feet into a bergschrund on Skyscraper Glacier in Colorado.
Heavy snow and glacial terrain complicated the rescue efforts.
The snowboarder was successfully airlifted to safety amid frigid conditions.
Snowboarder falls into bergschrund, rescued near Rollins Pass
A 27-year-old snowboarder was rescued on Monday after falling approximately 100 feet into a bergschrund on Skyscraper Glacier near Rollins Pass, Colorado. The incident was triggered by a hail or snow event, which significantly complicated the rescue efforts due to heavy snow and treacherous glacial terrain.
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