Avalanche Incident at Mammoth Mountain Ski Area: Two Patrollers Injured
Two members of the Mammoth Mountain Ski Patrol were injured during avalanche mitigation work on Lincoln Mountain early Friday morning. The avalanche occurred before the ski area's operations began, with both patrollers caught in the slide. They were taken to Mammoth Hospital for treatment. One patroller sustained serious injuries and is being transported out of the area for further care, while the second is being evaluated for possible broken bones. Mammoth Mountain has received significant snowfall in recent days, with over five feet of snow since Tuesday. The ski area, located in the Inyo National Forest on the east side of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, will be closed for the remainder of the day. Visit Mammoth Mountain online for more information.
In conclusion, two Mammoth Mountain Ski Patrol members were injured in an avalanche during mitigation work on Lincoln Mountain. The ski area will be closed for the day as a result of the incident.