🏔️Misjudging the difficulty level, the group enters dangerous avalanche terrain in Whistler.
⚠️Following other snowboarders' tracks leads to further confusion and gets the group even more lost.
❄️Poor visibility and high avalanche risk hinder search and rescue efforts.
🥶With no equipment to spend the night, the group is forced to make a grueling hike back to safety.
🙏The group's determination and teamwork lead to a positive outcome, raising awareness about backcountry safety.
How did the group get lost in the first place?
—The group misjudged the difficulty level and entered avalanche terrain without proper knowledge or experience.
Why did they decide to follow other snowboarders' tracks?
—They thought the other snowboarders knew the way, but it only led to further confusion and getting more lost.
Why couldn't search and rescue helicopters help?
—Poor visibility and high avalanche risk prevented helicopters from assisting in the search.
Why did the group decide to hike back instead of spending the night?
—They had no equipment or supplies to spend the night, so they made the difficult decision to hike back to safety.
What lessons did the group learn from this experience?
—The group is now more cautious and aware of the risks involved in backcountry skiing. They will not venture into unknown terrain without proper preparation and knowledge.
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00:04A group of snowboarders takes a wrong turn and enters dangerous avalanche terrain in Whistler.
00:12Following other snowboarders' tracks, they soon realize they are lost and continue in the wrong direction.
01:02With daylight fading, they realize the seriousness of their situation and call for help.
01:43Poor visibility and high avalanche risk hinder search and rescue efforts.
02:05The group faces a difficult decision: spend the night in freezing conditions or hike back to safety.
02:26After a grueling 9-hour hike, they finally make it back to the inbounds area.
02:49The group reflects on the experience and vows to be more cautious in the future.
