In light of Saturday’s avalanche on Wright Peak, I thought it’d be instructive to post an in-depth interview with two survivors of the avalanche that occurred in the same spot in February 2000. Four skiers were swept up in the earlier avalanche, and one died.
The interview with Ron Konowitz and his then-wife, Lauren, appeared in the Explorer in 2003. Although usually reluctant to talk about the avalanche, they agreed to the interview in part to correct the record and in part to warn others of the avalanche danger in the Adirondacks.
What emerged was the most detailed story of the disaster ever published and a frightening account of what it’s like to be caught up (and buried, in Lauren’s case) in an avalanche.
To read the interview, click the PDF files below.
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Wow , this was a very informative article . It has helped me very much . Thank you ! And special thanks to Ron and Lauren . I am sure it was not easy doing the interview . Thanks Again .
Safe Skiing
Mike
Mike, glad you found the article helpful. We were lucky that Ron & Lauren agreed to the interview. As you say, it was not easy for them.