Jerry W. Roberts: Sept. 5, 1948 - Sept. 22, 2023

Legendary Avalanche Forecaster of Ridgway, Colorado

At the end of a full, rich life of mountains, poetry, dogs, humor, and deep friendships, Jerry Roberts, 75, shouldered his backpack and headed down the trail to meet some buddies on el otro lado, the other side. Scoot over, Basho. Make some room, Georgia O’Keeffe. Bukowski, Leonard Cohen, Frida Kahlo — crack a bottle of pisco and raise a welcoming toast…