Colorado Ski Lift Rescue

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Over 170 skiers and snowboarders were rescued from a Colorado ski lift after a piece of the structure cracked. The riders were carefully lowered to the ground by ski patrollers, and no injuries were reported. The incident is under investigation.

Key Points

  • 174 skiers and snowboarders were rescued from the gondola lift at Winter Park Resort
  • The lift automatically stopped after detecting a crack in a structural piece
  • Evacuation process took approximately five hours

Pros

  • Quick response from ski patrollers ensured the safety of all riders
  • No injuries were reported despite the structural failure

Cons

  • Inconvenience caused to the riders due to the unexpected evacuation process