On a frigid January 21st in Vermont's Killington Mountain, Doug Hoehn, a seasoned snowboard instructor from Wyckoff, New Jersey, played a pivotal role in a harrowing rescue operation. In perilous conditions, with temperatures plummeting to -7 degrees and wind chills reaching a staggering -30, Hoehn showcased his expertise and bravery. He led a challenging five-hour mission to locate 21 skiers and snowboarders who had veered off-course into risky out-of-bounds territory. Employing his sharp tracking skills and relying on his intuition that the lost individuals would have headed downhill, Hoehn navigated through the treacherous landscape. The initial success of finding most of the group was soon tempered by the realization that five more were still unaccounted for. Undeterred and driven by determination, Hoehn, alongside fellow rescuers, ventured back into the frigid wilderness. Their relentless efforts paid off, culminating in the successful recovery of all missing adventurers. Reflecting on the ordeal, Hoehn humbly downplayed his discomfort, focusing instead on the triumph of ensuring everyone's safety.
