Update to this rescue.

Stranded skiers rescued after frigid night near Cypress Bowl.

A couple of lucky COD. "Citizens of Distinction".

Now they are experienced. Digging a snow cave was almost surely a good move.

Does anyone know about the specifics of the rig that lifted them out? It is a new gadget to this geezer....Certainly a very stylish vest.

Glad they're out. They survived one avalanche and were at great risk of another, after deliberately going out of bounds under avalanche conditions rated 'Extreme.'

Quote from the story: "I'm going home to see my little six-month-old daughter and wife," he said.

No doubt on a shorter leash from this point on ...

Aside: Holy cow, I just went Carpal Tunnel!

Well everybody have had there f-ups in life and everybody i knew, except for one, learned there lessons afterwards.

Although you can certainly see a lot of people out of bounds while they shouldn't. If the area is not controlled by the mountain patrol, then you beter make sure you are fully equipped and trained to see the dangers and known what to do when things go wrong.

I have seen people in area's where they clearly shouldn't. Even in countries where you can be fined and you can get your skipass confiscated.

The HEC is made by a Canadian company named Boost Systems. As for the vests, those are heat vests. Not sure on the tech used in them though.