A young solo hiker was rescued from the Continental Divide recently when his gear failed on a traverse at 13,000 vertical feet. Summit County Sheriff’s
A pair of recent rescues show what can happen when you underestimate the backcountry. On Jan. 11, Summit County Rescue group helped a pair of lost skiers
Summit County boat rangers report their busiest summer season since 2021 on Lake Dillon. Rangers met with more than 1,100 people on motorboats, kayaks and paddleboards. Close to 150 people needed assistance,
A baby moose dropped in over his head this morning, when he got stuck in one of the concrete bowls at Breckenridge skatepark. Not everyone
A transient man on his way to California got a little help from Summit County Sheriff’s deputies. The sheriff’s log shows deputies first met the
A Front Range man was killed in an apparent ATV crash on Glacier Ridge near Georgia Pass this Labor Day weekend. Summit County Sheriff’s Office
A rappel device and human error most likely led to a fatal fall last week, killing local climbing guide Rick Karden and stranding two clients
July 30, 2025 — A local teacher of 25 years, Rick Karden, has been identified as the rock climber who fell to his death above
Summit Sheriff’s water deputies have been busy on Lake Dillon. Last week three paddleboarders got pinned to an island by a fast-moving storm. They were
Just like that, their family doubled. Krystal Media team member Danielle Ortiz-Geis gave birth to a boy and a girl this week. Danielle was flown
Phil Lindeman brings you daily reports that are vital to the people who live, work and play in Summit County. He is also the only local radio news director in the county. Phil says, “I’m honored to man the news studio at Krystal 93, bringing you the latest, breaking news from every corner of Summit County.”