The 41-year-old woman was snowboarding with another person in Middle Fork Mineral Creek, known locally as “The Nose,” when she was caught and buried in the avalanche.

"Our deepest condolences go out to the family, friends and community of the people involved in this tragic accident," CAIC said.

The agencies found that a Crested Butte woman was skiing in the area with a male partner and had been caught, carried and critically buried, resulting in her death. Her ski partne