Strong winds blew across Colorado on Tuesday, including in Estes Park, where CBS Colorado First Alert meteorologists said gusts reached more than 70 mph. The wind was pushing trees on mountain tops, blowing flags every which way, and many hats off heads— including that of Sam Rugader.
Rugader is a journeyman linemen for Estes Park who says he’s prepared for these strong wind events each year. “We’re definitely used to it, you know, it’s kinda what you signed up for up here,” he said.
Rugader explained he spent his more than 12-hour shift responding to dozens of calls— and as a result, literally swinging in the trees as he climbed up utility poles…