Skier's Harrowing Double Avalanche Survival

March 12, 2024

Ken Scott, a seasoned skier and ski industry veteran, woke up to an exciting day in the Rocky Mountain town of Mullan, Idaho, on January 7, 2020.

The local radio station announced that the nearby Silver Mountain Resort was blanketed with almost a foot and a half of fresh snow.

As an avid skier who spent over 100 days a year on the slopes, Scott couldn’t resist the lure of this fresh powder.

His wife, Ruth, also an enthusiastic skier, had other plans that day, so Scott set off alone.

Upon arriving at Silver Mountain, he ran into his friend and former ski instructor, Rebecca Hurlen-Patano.

The two friends were thrilled at the prospect of skiing in the fresh snow.