Getting your player ready...
Eric Larson has worked on Telluride’s ski patrol for 12 years, with the past decade on the resort’s esteemed snow safety team. He has been skiing for 35 years. A look at a few of his favorite things:
Favorite run: The San Joaquin Couloir, Bear Creek outside Telluride Ski Resort.
Most rewarding part of job: The early-morning starts for avalanche control work and hiking high on the alpine ridges toward Palmyra Peak.
Best tip? Respect roped and signed closures; they’re there for your safety.
