Two Skiers Rescue Man Buried in Deep Snow at California Ski Resort

On February 18, two skiers at California's Palisades Tahoe resort rescued a man buried under deep snow between the KT and Olympic Lady ski trails. Carson Schmidt and his companion noticed ski tips protruding from the snow and quickly dug the man out, who was disoriented but alive. Schmidt shared the video online as a safety reminder to ski with a buddy, highlighting risks beyond avalanches, especially in heavy snowfall and low visibility conditions. The rescue has drawn widespread praise on social media.