Bend, Oregon- A 29-year-old snowboarder was rescued Sunday afternoon after being injured in a fall on the Cinder Cone at Mt. Bachelor, according to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies said the man, who recently moved to Central Oregon, fell and struck a rock around midday, suffering severe pain to his hip and ribs. Due to the steep terrain and limited access, Mt. Bachelor Ski Patrol requested help from the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue team at about 12:28 p.m.
Fifteen SAR volunteers responded and hiked up to reach the injured snowboarder. After stabilizing him, they transported him down to a snowcat access road, where Mt. Bachelor staff used a snowcat to take him to the West Village parking area.
At about 5:20 p.m., Bend Fire & Rescue transported the man to St. Charles Medical Center in Bend for further evaluation and treatment.
The Sheriff’s Office thanked SAR volunteers, Mt. Bachelor Ski Patrol, and Bend Fire & Rescue for their teamwork and quick response in bringing the injured snowboarder safely off the mountain.
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