No endangered status for pika.... Series of decent mountain snowstorms expected soon.... Pioneering skier of San Juan steeps dies in freak accident at Telluride.... Winter snow, the story so far: down 20%–27% in northern mtns; down 8% in central mtns; up 6% to 10% in south.... Road to Marble backcountry reportedly closing until spring.... Skier breaks bones in Telluride avalanche.... Skier visits up 1 percent through year-end.... Colorado Springs releases plan for south side of Pikes Peak.... New snow prompts Crested Butte to open North Face lift.