Bozeman Area Skiers Rescued After Avalanche Near Cooke City
Photo Credit: A. Mallet
According the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center, on January 8, 2021 a group of six skiers triggered an avalanche on The Fin on Republic Mountain outside of Cooke City, Montana.
Three of the skiers were caught and partially buried in the avalanche. One skier that was partially buried was able to free himself after he deployed his airbag. After freeing himself, he began a beacon search which led him to another skier that was buried head down with his airway obstructed. The skier was not breathing and unconscious. After resuscitation efforts, the skier began breathing and regained consciousness. He sustained injuries, but later made it out under his own power.