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