Friday,
15 August 2025
Good preparation saves skiers in blizzard

Ambulance Victoria (AV) paramedics are urging snowfield visitors to plan ahead and be prepared for emergencies after responding to skiers in the Bogong High Plains.

Friends Michelle McRae and Jon Miller were recently rescued by a team effort from AV, Victoria Police and SES, after unexpected gear failures left them stuck overnight in blizzard conditions while on a ski touring expedition.

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