Slackliner Saves Skier Hanging From Chairlift
Richard had seen the weather forecast the night before, and knew the next morning was going to be the perfect powder day — a skier’s dream. But his morning on the hill changed quickly when his backpack got caught on a chairlift, which sent him back down the mountain.
Tell Me What Happened · Mickey Wilson, Patti Burnett, Torah Kachur
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Show Notes
Arapahoe Basin is a legendary ski resort in Colorado, and when it’s a powder day, skiers wake up at the crack of dawn to get up the hill for those fresh tracks. That’s exactly what Richard Dempsey did, except he only got a few runs in before everything changed. Richard is able to recount his story thanks to a slackliner named Mickey Wilson who risked his own life to save someone he met that morning.
We also speak to author and retired ski patroller Patti Burnett about what dangers to look out for while skiing at resorts and in the backcountry, as well as what to do if you find yourself or someone else in an emergency situation while enjoying the mountains in wintertime.
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