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Skier Airlifted From Brighton Resort, UT, in Extremely Critical Condition Following Accident in Snowmaking Area

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A 61-year-old man skiing with his son was airlifted to hospital in an extremely critical condition yesterday after an accident at Brighton Ski Resort, UT.  The pair were skiing at 9:30 am in the White Snake area by the Snake Creek run where the resort was making snow. Related: Utah’s Ski Season is Up and Running. Finally. The man hit […]

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SnowBrains | November 25, 2021
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Seriously Injured Man Had to Be Airlifted off Aspen Highlands, CO After ‘Long Fall’ in Highlands Bowl

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A 56-year-old man who took a long fall while skiing in Highlands Bowl was evacuated off Aspen Highlands, CO via helicopter on Thursday, reports the Aspen Daily News. Aspen Skiing Co. Vice President of Communications Jeff Hanle said the man “crashed at the top of the Y2 run and slid to the bottom.” Details about the incident Thursday were still […]

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SnowBrains | March 22, 2019
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VIDEO: Skier Airlifted to Safety After Falling 300-Feet Down Mt. Tallac, Lake Tahoe, CA

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A backcountry skier was rescued Sunday after falling more than 200 feet along the north side of Mount Tallac, reports the Tahoe Daily Tribune. The unidentified male skier was out with friends Sunday afternoon when he fell 200-300 feet and suffered major injuries, according to California Highway Patrol Valley Division Air Operations. His friends called 911. Due to the remote […]

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SnowBrains | December 11, 2018
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Climber Who Fell and Suffered Serious Injuries Had to Wait Overnight Before Being Airlifted Off in Kananaskis County, Canada

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Kananaskis County Public Safety (KCPS), Alberta, Canada responded to a call for an injured and stranded climber on Saturday night this past week. The climber fell in technical terrain (climbers right of Coire Dubh Integral) resulting in serious injuries, according to a report on their Facebook page. Staff attempted to access the patient that evening but were unsuccessful due to […]

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CragBrains | November 23, 2018
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Lone Texan Hiker Had to be Airlifted Off Maroon Peak, CO Due to Injuries Sustained from a Fall

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A Texas man who was climbing Maroon Peak, Colorado alone Sunday fell nearly 100-feet and had to be airlifted to safety, the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office said Sunday evening. At 14,163-feet, Maroon Peak is the 27th highest peak in Colorado. A call came into dispatch just before 1 pm that a man had fallen into a gully and had injuries […]

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CragBrains | August 20, 2018
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