BIG COTTONWOOD CANYON, Utah — A skier is in the hospital after getting caught in an avalanche Monday in Big Cottonwood Canyon.
VIDEO: Watch as teams hoist the injured skier out of the canyon using a helicopter
Skier injured in Big Cottonwood Canyon avalanche
According to Unified Police, four skiers triggered an avalanche near Cardiff Canyon around 1:30 p.m.
Three of them were able to ski out, with no reported injuries.
A fourth skier was caught and suffered "serious" injuries, including injuries to their arms and legs. They had to be hoisted out of the area by a helicopter and were then taken to a local hospital.
