Snowmachine Rider Survives Avalanche, Urges Safety

0:00A snow machine rider in Alaska's Thompson Pass got caught in a massive avalanche Saturday, but walked away without serious injuries after a quick rescue. This happened near the south side of Dot Ridge during the Mountain Man Snow Machine Hill climb event, though it was outside the official area. The slide carried him about 1,000 feet down the slope, tossing him off his machine when it smacked Iraq. A witness spotted him going over the ridge and called it in right away. Now this fire department set up a command post and sent teams on snow machines to check it out. They found fresh tracks leading straight into the fresh avalanche debris. Rescuers were still gearing up when two good Samaritans rolled up with the guy riding shotgun. Turns out, he climbed back up partway, then hiked down his own tracks to safety. City officials called his straight up miraculous, especially since he dodged deep cliffs below. No major updates on his condition, but he's one lucky dude. The city is stressing avalanche safety statewide pack of probe, shovel and beacon, and never

1:02ride solo like he did. Word from Baudes is clear. Hit those trails smart, stay alive out there. Anchorage News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters.