Loveland Ski Area Helps Stranded Drivers After I-70 Pileup

Staff at the Colorado ski resort provided shelter, transportation, and medical assistance to those affected by the 70-car crash.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 11:33pm

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A sweeping, atmospheric landscape painting depicting a snow-covered mountain pass shrouded in heavy fog, with only the faint outlines of vehicles barely visible in the distance, conveying the overwhelming scale and power of the natural environment.The dramatic, atmospheric conditions that led to a devastating 70-car pileup on I-70 in Colorado's mountains also inspired a nearby ski resort to spring into action and provide refuge for stranded travelers.Denver Today

When a 70-car pileup occurred on I-70 near the Loveland Ski Area in Colorado, the resort's staff sprang into action to help those stranded. They worked with local bus services to transport affected drivers and passengers to the resort, where they could get warm, receive medical attention if needed, and plan their next steps.

Why it matters

The Loveland Ski Area's quick response to assist those impacted by the severe weather and multi-car crash highlights the importance of community support and cooperation in remote mountain regions, where resources can be limited and conditions can change rapidly.

The details

After the 70-car pileup occurred on I-70 near the Loveland Ski Area, the resort's staff collaborated with Summit Stage and Clear Creek Roundabout bus services to collect those affected by the crash who were not taken to the hospital. They brought these individuals to the resort, where they could get warm, receive medical attention if needed, and plan their next steps before being transported down to the town of Georgetown.

  • The 70-car pileup on I-70 occurred on Tuesday afternoon.
  • Loveland Ski Area staff worked with local bus services to transport affected drivers and passengers to the resort.

The players

Rob Goodell

The Director of Operations at Loveland Ski Area.

Summit Stage

A bus service that worked with Loveland Ski Area to transport affected individuals.

Clear Creek Roundabout

A bus service that worked with Loveland Ski Area to transport affected individuals.

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What they’re saying

“Between us and Georgetown, there's really not much. We're all challenged by this corridor. I mean, it's great for our business as is. This is wonderful. Snow made for great skiing (but also) for some challenging driving.”

— Rob Goodell, Director of Operations, Loveland Ski Area

“There are times when we need help and they're all willing to help us.”

— Rob Goodell, Director of Operations, Loveland Ski Area

“Get them inside. Get them out of the cold”

— Rob Goodell, Director of Operations, Loveland Ski Area

“And then we did transport them down to Georgetown.”

— Rob Goodell, Director of Operations, Loveland Ski Area

“We are all family. We stress our family culture here. But a lot of these people that responded, like I said, they ski here, they ride here, they're part of the family.”

— Rob Goodell, Director of Operations, Loveland Ski Area

What’s next

The Colorado Department of Transportation is investigating the cause of the 70-car pileup on I-70 and will work to improve safety measures in the area to prevent similar incidents in the future.

The takeaway

Loveland Ski Area's quick response to assist stranded drivers during the I-70 pileup demonstrates the importance of community support and cooperation in remote mountain regions, where resources can be limited and conditions can change rapidly. The resort's willingness to provide shelter, transportation, and medical assistance highlights the strong sense of family and shared responsibility among those who live and work in Colorado's mountain communities.