Overview
- A 29-year-old man fell roughly 1,000 feet while descending the 13,039-foot Skywalker Couloir and came to rest in a scree field.
- The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, Nederland Fire Protection District, MedEvac and Rocky Mountain Rescue Group mounted the coordinated response.
- Spotty cell service caused frequent 911 call drops, complicating efforts to pinpoint the crash site.
- MedEvac crews landed a rescue volunteer within 50 feet before airlifting the injured skier to a local hospital.
- A nearly identical accident in June 2024 involving a 47-year-old skier sliding 1,000-2,000 feet highlights ongoing hazards on the 40-50 degree couloir.