With enticing sunshine, spring in the Colorado Rocky Mountains can be ‘tricky’ for backcountry enthusiasts, rescuers say

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With enticing sunshine, spring in the Colorado Rocky Mountains can be ‘tricky’ for backcountry enthusiasts, rescuers say

As spring creeps into the Colorado High Country, outdoor experts are reminding recreationalists that while the sunshine and warmer weather may be enticing, hazards continue to exist in the backcountry. Springtime in Colorado is often marked by lessening avalanche danger and warm afternoons full of sunshine. But Summit County Rescue Group president Benjamin Butler said the mix of spring and winter conditions this time of year can catch outdoor en…