Mesa County, CO – Authorities rescued 57 people from a stalled ski lift at Powderhorn Resort on Sunday afternoon after a mechanical issue halted the ride, according to the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies, Powderhorn Ski Patrol, and the Mesa County Search & Rescue team were called to the resort around 3:10 p.m. to assist in removing visitors from the lift. The lift reportedly experienced a mechanical failure that brought operations to a stop for roughly two hours.
According to officials, all 57 riders were safely removed without injury. The coordinated effort between ski patrol and emergency responders ensured the incident ended safely despite cold and elevated conditions.
“We’d like to thank Powderhorn Ski Patrol and Mesa County Search and Rescue for their quick and professional response,” the Sheriff’s Office said in a statement posted Sunday evening.
Powderhorn Resort, located about 45 minutes east of Grand Junction, is expected to inspect and service the affected lift before resuming operations. No further disruptions have been reported.
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