Nathan Ginn, a 50-year-old outdoorsman who died in an avalanche over the weekend, was an active powsurfer, river surfer, skateboarder and elementary school art teacher.

Nathan Ginn, 50, was caught in an avalanche on Colorado Mines Peak while powder surfing which involves riding a snowboard without bindings, only using a leash.

Few details were immediately available but a sheriff's office spokesperson said the avalanche was triggered around 4:45 p.m. in the "Fingers Area" on Berthoud Pass near Winter Park.