A week later, Ryan Copenhagen returns to the scene where the accident occurred, showing the wire that caused the injury Photo by Ryan Copenhagen
The map depicting where the accident took place
Ryan Copenhagen, after an injury caused by an exposed wire during a backcountry ski outing Photo by Ryan Copenhagen
Backcountry activities in San Juan County currently contain hazardous debris. During a recent outing, Ryan Copenhagen (named with permission) encountered an exposed wire at neck height that would typically be buried in a normal snow year.We want to alert friends and fellow mountain users that posts, wires, debris, and other hazards are far more visible this season. Stay alert and watch f...
