http://www.wcax.com/story/20536799/vt-rescue-crews-swamped-with-calls-for-lost-skiers
Tis' the season for folks to go off-piste and get lost. We've had some threads on here about the folks at Killington and Pico a couple weeks ago, there was one guy at Bolton last week, but apparently 7 folks got lost the other day at Killington.
The VT State Police said that they have seen at least 45 rescues in the last two weeks alone!
Bolton's ski patrol says that folks aren't "backcountry skiing," but "irresponsible skiing" and urge folks to bring a buddy, have a plan, know the terrain, carry first aid supplies, and realize that if they get lost they are putting themselves and others at risk.
As the story outlines, apparently VT officials have not been charging for rescues as of late, despite budget cutbacks. I recall hearing about folks being charged a few years ago, but apparently they are not doing that much anymore. NH, on the other hand, is more aggressive.
Perhaps this spike (45) is pent-up demand for pow, especially after last season, but folks need to be prepared before they head out of bounds.
Tis' the season for folks to go off-piste and get lost. We've had some threads on here about the folks at Killington and Pico a couple weeks ago, there was one guy at Bolton last week, but apparently 7 folks got lost the other day at Killington.
The VT State Police said that they have seen at least 45 rescues in the last two weeks alone!
Bolton's ski patrol says that folks aren't "backcountry skiing," but "irresponsible skiing" and urge folks to bring a buddy, have a plan, know the terrain, carry first aid supplies, and realize that if they get lost they are putting themselves and others at risk.
As the story outlines, apparently VT officials have not been charging for rescues as of late, despite budget cutbacks. I recall hearing about folks being charged a few years ago, but apparently they are not doing that much anymore. NH, on the other hand, is more aggressive.
Perhaps this spike (45) is pent-up demand for pow, especially after last season, but folks need to be prepared before they head out of bounds.