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50 Women Stranded in Colorado Snowstorm on Ski Trip

A group of 50 women on a ski trip were stranded for 22 hours in a bus during a severe snowstorm in Colorado, highlighting resilience and community support.

  • A bus carrying about 50 women from the Denver area got stuck in a snowstorm on their way back from Vail, leading to a 22-hour ordeal.
  • The women, part of a volunteer-run women's only ski group, faced challenges such as a lack of food, water, and limited bathroom access.
  • Despite the difficulties, the group helped each other, including providing medical assistance and sharing resources.
  • The incident prompted the group to reach out to authorities and the media, advocating for more efficient vehicle clearance and stricter penalties for truck drivers without chains.
  • Twelve truck drivers were cited for not using chains during the storm, as authorities acknowledged the challenge of managing traffic during severe weather conditions.
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