Ski Patrol's Close Call: Avalanche Strikes During Safety Work

In a recent incident, two ski patrollers faced a dangerous situation while trying to make skiing safer for everyone. They were working to prevent avalanches at a popular ski spot in California when an avalanche unexpectedly happened. This event took place early in the morning, before the ski area opened for the day. The avalanche happened at Mammoth Mountain, a well-known ski resort. Both patrollers were caught in the slide. One of them was seriously hurt and needed to be taken to a different place for more treatment. The other patroller might have broken some bones and was checked by medical staff. Because of the high risk of more avalanches, the ski area was closed for the rest of the day.Mammoth Mountain has seen a lot of snow recently. Over five feet of snow fell there since Tuesday. This heavy snowfall can make avalanches more likely to happen. The patrollers were doing their job to keep skiers safe, but sometimes nature can be unpredictable. This incident shows how risky the job of a ski patroller can be. They work in tough conditions to ensure that others can enjoy skiing safely. It's important to remember that even when safety measures are in place, there are still dangers in the mountains.