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

Kiwi skier Hannah Hughes and nine others survived a major avalanche in Norway, with two fully buried and rescued after 15-20 minutes, while SeilNorge acknowledged guide risk assessment errors despite avalanche warnings.

• Avalanche in Norway trapped 12 of 13 skiers, with two fully buried and rescued after 15-20 minutes.
• SeilNorge guides assessed conditions as safe despite avalanche forecast warning of 'considerable danger' and signs of instability.
• Survivors emphasized the importance of speaking up about safety concerns and reading avalanche forecasts, while SeilNorge acknowledged guide risk assessment errors.