Skiers caught in avalanche on B.C. mountain rescued after 21-hour ordeal
VANCOUVER — Two skiers who were caught in an avalanche on a West Vancouver mountain were rescued Monday after a frigid overnight stay.
North Shore Search and Rescue said a helicopter flew to Cypress Mountain and crews rescued the men from an out-of-bounds area with a long line just after 9 a.m.
West Vancouver Police said the two Vancouver men were cold but otherwise OK, and were cleared by paramedics to leave the mountain.
The skiers were caught in an avalanche on Sunday afternoon and were forced to stay overnight after the search had to be called off due to a high avalanche risk in the area.