Although he has no memories of the avalanche Jan. 12, 2024, Travis Halverson was flung for about 600 vertical feet down a slope through snow and trees like a ball in a Plinko board. He managed to get out despite breaking 10 bones in his spine, ribs, sternum and jaw, as well as a concussion.
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People now seem to go farther and attempt more difficult objectives in the wilderness, which means demands on search and rescue teams have increased sharply.