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ADIRONDACKS – Two skiers survived a weekend avalanche on Wright Mountain in the Adirondacks, officials said.
One skier self-rescued on the Essex County peak, then that skier helped the other skier out, officials said.
No significant injuries were reported.
Two skiers were initially buried. One then got out, then dug out the other, officials said.
Both skiers had proper safety gear, including shovels, beacons and transceivers, officials said. The two had also practiced rescue techniques. The skiers’ cities of residence were not available.
Rangers are investigating the potential cause and/or conditions that led to the avalanche, officials said.
Backcountry skiers, snowboarders, and other users who may traverse slides or steep, open terrain should use extreme caution and be aware of and prepared for avalanche conditions, officials said.
The DEC received the report of a human-triggered avalanche on a slide located on Wright Mountain Saturday, officials said.
One skier self-rescued on the Essex County peak, then that skier helped the other skier out, officials said.
No significant injuries were reported.
Two skiers were initially buried. One then got out, then dug out the other, officials said.
Both skiers had proper safety gear, including shovels, beacons and transceivers, officials said. The two had also practiced rescue techniques. The skiers’ cities of residence were not available.
Rangers are investigating the potential cause and/or conditions that led to the avalanche, officials said.
Backcountry skiers, snowboarders, and other users who may traverse slides or steep, open terrain should use extreme caution and be aware of and prepared for avalanche conditions, officials said.
The DEC received the report of a human-triggered avalanche on a slide located on Wright Mountain Saturday, officials said.