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Skier Airlifted After 1,000-Foot Plunge in Colorado’s Skywalker Couloir

Dropped calls delayed locating the victim high on the south slopes of South Arapahoe Peak

A 29-year-old man was airlifted from a Colorado mountain, deputies said.
Helicopter transports skier off Skywalker Couloir June 2025

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.