Originally Posted By: Hikin_Jim
In reading the comments, it sounds like the guy was well prepared in some ways but made some fairly serious mistakes -- not bringing snowshoes for example. Sounds like he's aware of his mistakes. Nice to be able to post about one's mistakes rather than have others post about them posthumously. Sounds like his SPOT done him good.
HJ


I agree, he admitted his mistakes and lived to see his family and another Christmas...and in the big scheme of things, thats all that really matters.

Kudos to the ground SAR people and also the chopper crew from 442 Squadron. They pulled off the impossible last night, especially the SAR who went out the chopper and down a 70' longline in 85 km (~50 mile) winds. These brave gentleman have been the talk of the mountain community here all day today.

A few more details here. Also click on the photo links to see the snow cave the hiker made.
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