A ski patroller named Claire Murphy died following serious injuries from an avalanche that occurred on February 14 at Mammoth Mountain. The avalanche swept Murphy and another patroller while they were conducting mitigation work. The resort expressed condolences to Murphy's family and the community. Avalanches are sudden and can be deadly; they can move quickly, posing risks to skiers and hikers. It is essential for those in snowy areas to check avalanche forecasts and carry safety equipment, as time is crucial in rescue situations.
"Emergency services are usually too far away from the scene of an avalanche, and time is important," Simon Trautman, a national avalanche specialist, said. "A person trapped under the snow may not have more than 20 or 30 minutes. So, in a backcountry scenario, you are your own rescue party."
"Our hearts are with her family and our community as we navigate this tragedy together," Mammoth Mountain said in a Saturday, Feb. 22, Facebook post about the death of Claire Murphy.
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