Stranded skiers rescued from Mount Olympus by search and rescue teams

SALT LAKE COUNTY, Utah (KUTV) —

Two stranded skiers were rescued from Mount Olympus over the weekend by search and rescue teams.

Officials said the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team was called out at approximately 7:40 p.m. Sunday to the two skiers on the West Slabs.

"The skiers were in good health and spirits, but we're experiencing a few different issues," rescuers noted.

They said the skiers were having some technical issues with their gear and we no longer moving downward because the couloir they were in had frozen due to lack of sunlight and dropping temperatures.

Search and rescue teams said they brought food, warmth, rope gear and technical snow equipment to assist themselves and the skiers.

Everyone was off the mountain by 1 a.m.

Officials made two notes following the rescue that they shared on social media Monday:

Trail conditions change drastically between day and night during these winter months. Areas that may seem passible during daylight hours can become treacherous once the sun goes down and the temperature in the alpine drops.
When in doubt, call for help. Remember, our direct line is 911. Asking for help is always the right answer.