On Sunday, April 6, 2025, during an Alpine Climbing School (ACS) Intermediate Snow Field Day at St. Mary's Glacier, a shallow wind slab avalanche occurred on what appeared to be low-angle, low-consequence terrain. The incident took place at approximately 2:00 PM as the group was preparing for a final glissade exercise after completing their training sessions. Two individuals—an instructor and a student—were caught in the slide but fortunately were not buried and walked away without injuries. The slide area was approximately 75' x 200' with a depth of one to two feet.

As Roger Wendell prepares to retire in May 2025 after decades of dedicated service to the Colorado Mountain Club (CMC), it's fitting to recognize his remarkable contributions and the indelible impact he has made on both the organization and its members.

CMC CEO Madeline Bachner Lane went to Washington D.C. with the Outdoor Alliance coalition to make connections on public lands and the communities who care about them.