"A 37-year-old man was rescued Tuesday afternoon from the snowy slopes of Wilson Peak after falling approximately 2,000 feet while skiing from its summit..."
"...sheriff’s office said the man suffered multiple traumatic injuries but his life was not believed to be in danger."
"The [New Mexico] man was loaded onto a medical helicopter and flown to Telluride Regional Airport, then immediately transferred to an ambulance for the ride to Telluride Medical Center."
https://denver.cbslocal.com/2021/04/21/ ... el-county/
Wilson Peak Skier Rescue
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- CheapCigarMan
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Wilson Peak Skier Rescue
I should be on a mountain
- coopereitel
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Re: Wilson Peak Skier Rescue
Dang, what a bummer. Glad he's somewhat ok
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Re: Wilson Peak Skier Rescue
Another article
https://www.outtherecolorado.com/news/s ... -174745466
Upon arrival, the skier was located and it was determined that air rescue would be needed. The skier was flown via helicopter to Telluride Regional Airport with multiple traumatic injuries. He was then taken to the Telluride Medical Center. Though traumatic and severe, his injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening.
https://www.outtherecolorado.com/news/s ... -174745466
Upon arrival, the skier was located and it was determined that air rescue would be needed. The skier was flown via helicopter to Telluride Regional Airport with multiple traumatic injuries. He was then taken to the Telluride Medical Center. Though traumatic and severe, his injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening.
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Re: Wilson Peak Skier Rescue
How terrifying. I hope that he can recover from this trauma.
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Your knees only get so many bumps in life, don't waste them on moguls!
“No athlete is truly tested until they’ve stared an injury in the face and come out on the other side stronger than ever” -anonymous
http://otinasadventures.com @otina