'Absolute miracle' no one died: Kiwi skier survives massive avalanche in Norway (opens original article in a new tab)

A Kiwi skier survived a major avalanche in Norway after being buried under snow for 15-20 minutes, with two others rescued. The incident highlighted concerns about guide risk assessments and avalanche forecasts.

• Avalanche in Norway trapped 12 of 13 skiers, with two fully buried and rescued.
• Hannah Hughes survived after being buried under snow for 15-20 minutes, sustaining injuries including a fractured ankle.
• SeilNorge's guides faced criticism for not heeding avalanche forecast warnings and dismissing skier concerns about unstable conditions.