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GILPIN COUNTY — A skier who was caught in an avalanche near Forest Lakes in Gilpin County was rescued about 9 p.m. Sunday.
According to the Gilpin County Sheriff’s Office, Nathan Russell, 27, of Fort Collins was snowboarding and skiing with friends Tom Adamsom, 30 and Jessy Levine, 27, both also of Fort Collins, when Nathan started a downhill run and was caught in an avalanche. He was able to ride it out but suffered what was believed to be a dislocated shoulder.
Denver Post staff, 9News and wire services
