These guys were in pretty dire straights when CHP (Central Division Air Operations) came to the rescue.

“The helicopter crew winched three mountain climbers to safety. They were at 13,100′ feet in Inyo county, a place called Middle Palisades. The climbers ran out of daylight and were stranded on the steep mountain side All were hoisted aboard H-40 and flown to Bishop Airport. These Officers make it look easy!”– KMPH FOX 26 Facebook Page

As you can see, snow totals on the high peaks of the Central Sierra Nevada look pretty good thus far.

Let’s keep it coming El Niño and keep it safe while traveling in the high peaks!

Barclay Idsal is a seasoned writer and digital content producer with over a decade of experience in the ski industry, where writing and skiing rank as his two all-time favorite pastimes. A passionate advocate...