A 42-year-old man broke his leg when he was caught in an avalanche while skiing in the Ptarmigan area of Wearyman Spur between Shrine Mountain (pictured above) and Red Cliff in Colorado
The man was skiing with a friend when the avalanche struck and broke the skier’s leg. The skier’s friend was able to pull him out and secure his leg before calling for help. Vail Mountain Rescue and the Summit County Search and Rescue team responded and transported the injured skier to a local hospital.
It is unclear if the man was able to swim to the top of the avalanche, if he was wearing a beacon or if the slide was minor and he floated on top.
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