Search and Rescue Dispatched to Bridger Bowl on Friday

Early season snow is inviting to skiers but spotty coverage, no avalanche control and no on-duty ski patrol can make for dangerous conditions. Gallatin County Search and Rescue dealt with a rescue situation at Bridger Bowl on Friday.

According to the official Press Release:

• Today (Friday) at about 5:30 P.M. a 19 year old MSU student fell after a jump at Bridger Bowl Ski area breaking his lower leg.
• Sheriff’s Search and Rescue units were dispatched along with the Bridger Canyon Fire Department and AMR ambulance at 6:00 P.M. after someone found him and made their way to cell service to call 911.
• Rescuers used snowmobiles and a rescue sled to transport him the rest of the way down the mountain to a waiting ambulance.
• Sheriff Gootkin reminds us that early season skiing carries extra risk. “Even if you are on a ski area there is no avalanche control or ski patrol until they open later this month. You have to take that into account and spend the time to get educated and be prepared for emergencies. Ski with a partner, carry avalanche gear and emergency supplies.”