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2 Snowboarders Survive Avalanche Near Breckenridge

BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. (CBS4) - Two backcountry snowboarders survived being caught in an avalanche outside of Breckenridge on Sunday.

The avalanche occurred in the "Fingers" backcountry southwest of Breckenridge Ski Area, according to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center

The riders triggered the avalanche and were partially buried. Neither were seriously injured.

LINK: Colorado Avalanche Information Center

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