ASPEN, Colo. — Colorado authorities say two men died in an avalanche near Crested Butte this weekend. A police statement says tracks were discovered leading into a fresh avalanche field, but no tracks were found exiting the slide area. On Sunday, a team of six Crested Butte Search and Rescue members found the men’s bodies. Friends say Green and Goerne had been training for the Grand Traverse, a 40-mile (64-kilometre) backcountry ski race across the Elk Mountains. The two men were partners in the race from Crested Butte to Aspen next month.

Source: National Post February 18, 2019 01:07 UTC