Fundraiser and Pizza Party for Local with Stage 4 Cancer

A fundraiser for Liz Schwab and Andrew Plagens, two local Avalanche instructors and EMS workers, to help raise money for Plagens’ cancer treatment.

■ By Kristin Arnold and Sheldon Kerr

Andrew Plagens, a 30 year old climbing and ski guide from the San Juans, was diagnosed with Stage 4 colorectal cancer in February of 2022. To support the mountain of costs of ongoing treatment, two Ridgway guides will…