I live at Tahoe, and have skied at Heavenly for years. Thank you for giving credit and thanks for our local patrolers, who are seriously underpaid, and mostly work the job for those they serve. I know that feeling; 39 years as a high school teacher. I think your patroler was probably Morgan Grose.
Being a patroller, I say thank you for giving credit to the patroller who treated you and got you off the mountain. PPl don't understand the amount of training we get to treat seriously injured skiers. Glad you're doing well.
God bless you Luz, I’m from So Cal didn’t know who you were until now. I saw your story and was deeply touched. I wish you a full recovery and know that you will continue to change people’s lives.
I’m in tears. Thank you for sharing your story. Praying for your speedy recovery. And amazing team that supported you every step of the way. Life is so fragile.
Truly gut-wrenching story! So glad she got through it. She always came across as sweet and likeable and not just a pretty face. That came across loud and clear and she showed real courage reliving that story and her gratitude to ALL the people who helped her. She is truly beautiful inside and out. Side-note: Her story was hard for me to view/listen to because I was in a horrific accident when I was a child and lost part of my foot. Because of that, any foot or leg injury stories or images are still hard for me to endure to this day. But she told it so well and in such a heart-felt way that I didn't get squeamish at all which clearly tells me that she has a rare gift of storytelling. In fact, I would encourage her to do more long-form stories like this once she is up to it. Journalism is truly her calling. Get better soon Luz!
Oh my goodness!! I’m crying! What a passionate and sweet story. Life is so short… and thanking God and giving Him the glory is such a beautiful testimony. The angels surrounded you and protected you. This story is such an encouragement to many!! Thank you for sharing such a personal story.. blessings to you, your husband, brother-in-law and all the people that were there for you. ❤
It was because of the skiing deaths of both, Sonny Bono and Michael Kennedy, that started wearing a helmet. Today, I am going to go out and buy a MIPS helmet to replace my year old one. Luz's story is truly miraculous.
@@mickylawless1941 I wear a helmet too, but please remember they only offer a small bit of protection, mostly at slow speed. I see people skiing and riding so fast. Helmets are of little help at high speed. Take care
God bless you Luz Peña 🙏🏼 I met you in East Oakland when you covered the story on our neighbors murder. You were so loving, sympathetic and a great reporter. The first reporter to cover Misty's story. You are such a beautiful soul and great ski suit outfit! Cheers to your blessed life 🙏🏼
Glad you are okay and are on the road to recovery. I think many Bay Area skiers and snowboarders, especially beginners. could benefit from a follow up piece going over your decision making on the day. Based on your brief video you look like a beginner skier (less than 10 days maybe). How did you decide to do an upper mountain intermediate run rather than a beginner run? (Peer pressure from the group?) How did you lose control to go off of the trail? Or were you trying to tree ski? How did you go fast enough to sustain that injury? (I'd assume you were going 30 mph+) Did you have any background on tree well safety or avalanche safety? (General mountain safety) What inhibited your ability to stop? All the best in your recovery.
Hamed, even very experienced skiers can make mistakes that end badly. The late Sonny Bono was an expert skier but made one little mistake that cost him his life. Luz already mentioned that she doesn't mention anything from the accident so there's no way she would be able to answer most of your questions. There are no beginner runs from the top of Heavenly on either side of the mountain and frankly I think that your assessment of her skiing ability is nowhere near accurate. She is clearly making linked parallel turns quickly in part of the video so she's definitely not a beginner.
@@kgsails7102 The piece covers all the decisions after the accident, which are important. My point is that decisions made before the accident are equally as important, and covering them would help many beginner skiers/riders.
Godspeed to you and your recovery. I had a similar near-death experience but not from skiing. The doctors and hospital saved my life too. I am forever grateful to them and all who helped me. It puts things in another perspective for the rest of your life. I do ski, it's a very dangerous sport. But I love it. I hope to one day see you on the slopes. Que dios te bendiga!
Amazing miraculous story! Skiing and snowboarding are very dangerous! As a rider of over 25 years this story hits deep! Ride safe, with a helmet and partner!❤🙏🏼🤍
That helmet definitely saved her life or at least saved her from major brain damage...I almost had a few bad wrecks skiing years ago its so dangerous. I could never do it now.
So many things went right for her that day. She wore a helmet, the brother in-law had a satellite phone, that stranger who called for ski patrol for help. The husband and brother in-law deciding to not to move her legs. First responders doing an excellent job. It was one thing after another. The outcome could have easily been different. It looks like she's doing well in recovery.
Great comment. Corrections, tho: Her group didn't have any cell phone signal. The stranger had a satellite phone that worked and a device that gives coordinates to their location so the ski patrol could find them.
I am so sorry for your accident, and so greatful for your angels. Wow, your words, and sharing your experience, reminded me of how precious life is. You will be an inspiration to so many..... Prayers for a blessed recovery, 🙂
We watch these news reporters on TV and we seem to forget that they are human too. It's really hard to see what she went through, but I am happy that she is going to be alright.
I’ve been skiing for about 45 years and have never come close to hitting a tree! If your not experienced you shouldn’t be on the expert slopes! They have slopes for inexperienced or just lousy skiers! Or maybe you were hitting the sauce a little too hard that day! You shouldn’t drink and ski!
I am so glad your going to be okay! I can totally relate I worked at Heavenly 17 seasons, I broke my ankle (7 screws and a metal plate). In 97' My helmet saved my life as I got knocked out from someone collided with me on my first day off of the season. BIG KUDOS for ski patrol @ heavenly. I still respect the crew working there, they're the best in the business! i have lots of stories I could share, but then I'd be getting long winded. once again I'm really glad you'll be okay! Tom (Excellorator) McGary
Skiing can be very dangerous for those who are beginner->intermediate, and those who are advanced->extreme. If you know how to ski well, there's absolutely no way you accidentally hit a tree at Heavenly. That is the truth. But, if you know how to ski very well, and take bigger risks, you absolutely can hit a tree. I'm guessing this lucky lady was in the beginner->intermediate phase where she could get enough speed to hurt herself (not a learner on the bunny hill), but didn't have the skill to scout, avoid, or stop in time to hit a tree.
I hit a tree 6 years ago falling off a mountain while hiking. It's brutal, and it is a long journey to feel better, and you may never be whole again. We can't give up though, deep breaths and baby steps.
after 40 years of skiing without injury in april 2017 took a fall at sugar bowl and broke tibia plateau left knee .. brought down by sled and drove to grass valley ER .. 2 days later surgery and a plate with 6 screws .. then 6 weeks of no weight on leg and 3x/week physical therapy .. then another 6 weekd of partial weight .. if you do the exercises and follow instructions it will be ok .. 9 months after surgery went skiing again wearing a brace .. get back on the horse .. good luck ...
So refreshing to hear a beautiful woman thank God for her miracle! This is such a inspirational story of hope and joy! And this is why I won’t go skiing because I never went when I was younger so I’m not learning now, although I do ride bike, and always wear a helmet! God bless you and your family ❤
Yes great advice on wearing a helmet. I just got one this season and it is barely noticeable. Plus they keep your head warm. And I tried all the ones on at REI and the one that fit the best was $100. So happy that she is recovering.
Sounds like that accident triggered something similar to a seizure. I'm talking about the part where she describes coming back from hold her breath and crying out. Like a reset of the mind. I am glad she is recovering.
Wow! I can totally relate. I fell off my bike and shattered my tibial plateau into 40 pieces and broke my tibia last year. I wish you all the best in your recovery.
Thank you for your story and positive outcome! I broke my wrist in March '22 skiing Mammoth then after healing and recovery, skied again in December '22
I highly recommend it coming from a road cyclist, if you can afford mips along with Angi sensors even better. It auto alerts family if you crash with your gps location. At the very least mips coming from experience.
As a snowboarder that spends a lot of time in the park, especially big jumps, I don't get the culture around not wearing a helmet. Coming from the skateboarding world where I don't wear a helmet (it's heavy and throws off your balance), it's nothing a like. More obstacles like trees, and most importantly, you can't just kick the board away. You catch a back edge, and it's hard to not hit your head if your going even a decent speed. I've landed upside down on my head on jumps before and road away with a minor concussion. Please get a mips helmet. If you really want to push yourself in the park, or are a beginner, it can and probably will save you at some point from more damage.
I was an intermediate skier in the 90's; I haven't skied in years. I never saw anyone wearing a helmet then. Is this a new thing? I think it's great, btw.
Congrats on the recovery! 20+ years snowboarding here...I got tree welled for the first time this season @ Northstar. It happened in an instant and initially I thought I was ok, then the snow caved in over my face. I tried to stay calm and dig out around my face so I could take a breath. There were a few moments where I thought "like this?"...I eventually cleared my face and took a breath. Needless to say I spent the remainder of the day reflecting...so close.
So glad you were able to breathe. Did it happen because you were purposely going in between trees? Trying to learn about safety and trees because I personally never felt the urge to try to ski or board in between trees but my husband and kids love doing it. Hope I can teach them how to do it more safely, thanks!
@@AN-jw2oe Hi, yeah I was totally hitting the trees on purpose and have hundreds of times before this...I've never even had a close call. I'd say stay away from the trees until you are at least intermediate level because maneuvering should be second nature before assuming the risk of being off piste. Ironically I got tree welled sledding in my backyard 2 weeks after the above incident. Was clowning around on a sled run we had prepared..the snow got super fast and I shot out of the run and bam into a well. I was essentially standing vertically in the well facing the tree. When I turned to climb out, the well was over 12 ft deep. Careful out there 🙂
@@hybridjohn1 Oh, wow! No doubt the result of our crazy amounts of snow! Yeah my kids are definitely still beginners, probably should tell them not to go through trees unless following one of us adults. Do you really think this year’s ski season could last until June like some are saying??? Will make our season rentals more worth it! 😆
Her unwavering faith in God is so prevalent through this traumatic experience which makes her positive attitude and gratitude towards these people so beautiful. Thank the Lord for saving her life & giving her a new purpose with her role. God bless her, her family and the people that helped her! 🤍
About 15 years ago my husband and I were skiing at Big White… it had been dumping the whole day so we chose to go down a run called Sous Bois which roughly translates to under trees- it was a run with trees all over almost slalom like- my husband was boarding ahead of me and something told him to stop so he did and I wasn’t right behind him like I always am…. He hiked back up and found me upside down in a tree well and my legs were twisted under each other so there is no way I would ever have been able to save myself…. It took him a very long time to dig enough so he could get me out and ski patrol came and helped… I was very lucky I didn’t suffocate in the snow, didn’t break anything but I did break 3 ribs and all these years later they still bother me! Those Tree wells are sooo dangerous…
This is such an inspiring story! Dr. Peter Althausen was my surgeon when I had a sledding accident back in December 2022. I’m so thankful to him and his team for all their care during my stay at Renown Hospital. They are truly the best! God bless them always!Wish you all the best in your recovery Luz! You are strong!
You are definitely blessed, and a absolutely a fortunate soul. You certainly have an angel on your side. Good luck and wish you the best to your recovery.
A very inspiring account, and cheers to Luz Pena for her fortitude. I have no desire to ski, or even get on a ski lift for the experience, so I am amazed that Luz still loves skiing so much that she looks forward to going back! To each her own, I guess. Thanks to ABC7 for the informative broadcast. It's also obvious the broadcasters care about each other.
This is truly an inspiring video for me as a neuro trauma professional having witnessed so many tragedies with less favorable outcomes. Thanks for voicing your thoughts that you believe that God worked though the first responders and your family to keep you alive. Effectively a personal resurrection story. Thanks for sharing this for the many of us needing to hear a healthcare miracle.
I fractured my femur Jan 2021 I’m 71 at Squaw they’re amazing at Squaw and Tahoe Truckee hospital! I have a titanium rod and screws and fully recovered ! I was lucky I had no head injuries! No more down hill for me but cross country skiing ⛷️ is in my future! 🌬️
I made it to 5 minutes and 42 seconds before tears started flowing. Thank you for sharing. I am glad you are safe and that you were truly surrounded by angels that day and I will pray for your fast recovery Ms. Pena 🙏. Reno-Tahoe is home to us before we moved here in South Africa and as an OT who worked in SNF and outpatient setting, I have seen so many patients of Dr. Althausen before and he is truly a good doctor. I had to pause the video so I can type my comments. Now let the tears flow again. Update: the last few minutes of the video actually made me laugh and smile. I am so glad you are are doing okay 🙏
Wow great story! I’m happy you’re on your way to a successful recovery, your guardian Angels took good care of you in Lake Tahoe that day and I hope to see you soon channel 7❤❤❤❤❤❤❤👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Skiing is extremely dangerous. You can walk out in the snow, but if you decide to go down a mountain very quickly on blades, you can’t exactly stop this can happen.
At Shasta, many moons ago, first time on skis......flying down the hill while some fella was yelling "hot-dogger!" NOPE, I had no clue how to stop. Scared the daylights out of me. I learned how to slow and stop after that.
Glad she is OK. I started to wear a helmet 25 years ago when I went skiing. I would say back then only 1/4 of the skiers were wearing helmets now most everyone wears a helmet. I can’t believe when I was skiing in the 70’s no one was wearing helmets. I even ski raced with no helmet. That was just so crazy and stupid.
So happy you're on the mend. Scary, please everyone buy a helmet! That helmet may have saved your life, and clearly saved you from a more serious injury.
Thank to God I know about those little big miracles that save your life, your story make me cry because I, my self had so many of those last year when I almost die 3 times. God continue blessing you.
I live at Tahoe, and have skied at Heavenly for years. Thank you for giving credit and thanks for our local patrolers, who are seriously underpaid, and mostly work the job for those they serve. I know that feeling; 39 years as a high school teacher. I think your patroler was probably Morgan Grose.
Way to dox her
Reminds me of Sonny Bono
Being a patroller, I say thank you for giving credit to the patroller who treated you and got you off the mountain. PPl don't understand the amount of training we get to treat seriously injured skiers. Glad you're doing well.
I'm glad she is okay. Thank you to all those who helped her that day. Wishing her a speedy and complete recovery.
God bless you Luz, I’m from So Cal didn’t know who you were until now. I saw your story and was deeply touched. I wish you a full recovery and know that you will continue to change people’s lives.
I’m in tears. Thank you for sharing your story. Praying for your speedy recovery. And amazing team that supported you every step of the way. Life is so fragile.
Thanks to Luz for sharing about the incident and her recovery. Thanks to the news station also for covering her story as well.
Truly gut-wrenching story! So glad she got through it. She always came across as sweet and likeable and not just a pretty face. That came across loud and clear and she showed real courage reliving that story and her gratitude to ALL the people who helped her. She is truly beautiful inside and out.
Side-note: Her story was hard for me to view/listen to because I was in a horrific accident when I was a child and lost part of my foot. Because of that, any foot or leg injury stories or images are still hard for me to endure to this day. But she told it so well and in such a heart-felt way that I didn't get squeamish at all which clearly tells me that she has a rare gift of storytelling. In fact, I would encourage her to do more long-form stories like this once she is up to it. Journalism is truly her calling.
Get better soon Luz!
You are clearly single. She is not interested. How did you lose part of your foot- seems rare.
Oh my goodness!! I’m crying! What a passionate and sweet story. Life is so short… and thanking God and giving Him the glory is such a beautiful testimony. The angels surrounded you and protected you. This story is such an encouragement to many!! Thank you for sharing such a personal story.. blessings to you, your husband, brother-in-law and all the people that were there for you. ❤
you are a very emotional person. anyone ever tell you that?
Glad she’s ok. Former patroller here, always like to see positive outcomes. Wear a helmet, ride safe.
An incredibly inspiring story. Thanks ABC-7, for this presentation. And all the best to you, Luz Pena. Your angels were there for a reason. Blessings!
That's how Sunny Bono went, he didn't have the angels that day. Heartbreaking story wish you a speedy recovery.
It was because of the skiing deaths of both, Sonny Bono and Michael Kennedy, that started wearing a helmet. Today, I am going to go out and buy a MIPS helmet to replace my year old one. Luz's story is truly miraculous.
@@mickylawless1941 I wear a helmet too, but please remember they only offer a small bit of protection, mostly at slow speed. I see people skiing and riding so fast. Helmets are of little help at high speed. Take care
@@mtadams2009 I'm 62 and I telemark ski. Two very good reasons to slow down. I just do not bounce like I used to. Be safe out there.
@@mickylawless1941 I am in my 60’ s too. I am in the no fall zone. Take care
God bless you Luz Peña 🙏🏼
I met you in East Oakland when you covered the story on our neighbors murder.
You were so loving, sympathetic and a great reporter. The first reporter to cover Misty's story.
You are such a beautiful soul and great ski suit outfit!
Cheers to your blessed life 🙏🏼
Glad you are okay and are on the road to recovery. I think many Bay Area skiers and snowboarders, especially beginners. could benefit from a follow up piece going over your decision making on the day. Based on your brief video you look like a beginner skier (less than 10 days maybe).
How did you decide to do an upper mountain intermediate run rather than a beginner run? (Peer pressure from the group?)
How did you lose control to go off of the trail? Or were you trying to tree ski?
How did you go fast enough to sustain that injury? (I'd assume you were going 30 mph+)
Did you have any background on tree well safety or avalanche safety? (General mountain safety)
What inhibited your ability to stop?
All the best in your recovery.
These are all great questions. People really need to respect the mountain and know what they are doing up there. Don't be careless
This is what I was thinking also. How and why did she hit the tree? I think you're right , went down a hill over her skill level.
Coming from Colorado - Texans need to pay attention to this
Hamed, even very experienced skiers can make mistakes that end badly. The late Sonny Bono was an expert skier but made one little mistake that cost him his life. Luz already mentioned that she doesn't mention anything from the accident so there's no way she would be able to answer most of your questions. There are no beginner runs from the top of Heavenly on either side of the mountain and frankly I think that your assessment of her skiing ability is nowhere near accurate. She is clearly making linked parallel turns quickly in part of the video so she's definitely not a beginner.
@@kgsails7102 The piece covers all the decisions after the accident, which are important. My point is that decisions made before the accident are equally as important, and covering them would help many beginner skiers/riders.
This made me cry, Thank God for her life being saved and all the miracles that she experienced through the whole ordeal. 🙏🙌🏼💕
Godspeed to you and your recovery. I had a similar near-death experience but not from skiing. The doctors and hospital saved my life too. I am forever grateful to them and all who helped me. It puts things in another perspective for the rest of your life. I do ski, it's a very dangerous sport. But I love it. I hope to one day see you on the slopes. Que dios te bendiga!
Amazing miraculous story! Skiing and snowboarding are very dangerous! As a rider of over 25 years this story hits deep! Ride safe, with a helmet and partner!❤🙏🏼🤍
She got hurt likely because she was with a partner- trying to keep up on a run that was way over her skill level. Wake up.
I’m so pleased that Luz survived this horrible accident. Best wishes, Luz, to you and your family. - Tim
i am sure she will be glad that you are pleased. Healthy ego TO. Stick to your guitar. Now go practice your circle of 5ths.
This is so scary. I had a terrible skiing accident 1 month ago in Tahoe.. I’m now on disability.. 😔
Your loved ones are grateful that you're still alive.
What a strong and articulate lady.
I believe angels were with you and I wish you a full and peaceful recovery♥️
OMG you are so strong 💪🏼 Luz!!! What an inspirational message. Lots of healing energy and love to you and your family. ❤💐
That helmet definitely saved her life or at least saved her from major brain damage...I almost had a few bad wrecks skiing years ago its so dangerous. I could never do it now.
helmets!
Speedy recovery to you Luz! God loves and saved you!
So many things went right for her that day. She wore a helmet, the brother in-law had a satellite phone, that stranger who called for ski patrol for help. The husband and brother in-law deciding to not to move her legs. First responders doing an excellent job. It was one thing after another. The outcome could have easily been different. It looks like she's doing well in recovery.
Great comment. Corrections, tho: Her group didn't have any cell phone signal. The stranger had a satellite phone that worked and a device that gives coordinates to their location so the ski patrol could find them.
I am so sorry for your accident, and so greatful for your angels. Wow, your words, and sharing your experience, reminded me of how precious life is. You will be an inspiration to so many.....
Prayers for a blessed recovery,
🙂
We watch these news reporters on TV and we seem to forget that they are human too. It's really hard to see what she went through, but I am happy that she is going to be alright.
This brought me to tears Luz. The good kind. Thank you and God bless you.
I’ve been skiing for about 45 years and have never come close to hitting a tree! If your not experienced you shouldn’t be on the expert slopes! They have slopes for inexperienced or just lousy skiers! Or maybe you were hitting the sauce a little too hard that day! You shouldn’t drink and ski!
I am so glad your going to be okay! I can totally relate I worked at Heavenly 17 seasons, I broke my ankle (7 screws and a metal plate). In 97' My helmet saved my life as I got knocked out from someone collided with me on my first day off of the season. BIG KUDOS for ski patrol @ heavenly. I still respect the crew working there, they're the best in the business! i have lots of stories I could share, but then I'd be getting long winded. once again I'm really glad you'll be okay! Tom (Excellorator) McGary
Skiing can be very dangerous for those who are beginner->intermediate, and those who are advanced->extreme. If you know how to ski well, there's absolutely no way you accidentally hit a tree at Heavenly. That is the truth. But, if you know how to ski very well, and take bigger risks, you absolutely can hit a tree. I'm guessing this lucky lady was in the beginner->intermediate phase where she could get enough speed to hurt herself (not a learner on the bunny hill), but didn't have the skill to scout, avoid, or stop in time to hit a tree.
Good assessment, i totally agree! Based on the clips of her skiing (and even just standing), she is definitely closer to a beginner skier.
Omgosh, Luz, I'm so happy you are on the mend! The chills NEVER left me the entire time you were telling your story.
I had a similar break skiing. Best of healing to you.❤
I hit a tree 6 years ago falling off a mountain while hiking. It's brutal, and it is a long journey to feel better, and you may never be whole again. We can't give up though, deep breaths and baby steps.
Ugh that description of the death rattle!! Glad you're on the mend! Thank goodness!
The worst thing about the 'death rattle' in my opinion is perhaps the morbid name.
Bless her heart. Everyone's unction was on high....in more ways than one. Thank GOD for saving her.
after 40 years of skiing without injury in april 2017 took a fall at sugar bowl and broke tibia plateau left knee .. brought down by sled and drove to grass valley ER .. 2 days later surgery and a plate with 6 screws .. then 6 weeks of no weight on leg and 3x/week physical therapy .. then another 6 weekd of partial weight .. if you do the exercises and follow instructions it will be ok .. 9 months after surgery went skiing again wearing a brace .. get back on the horse .. good luck ...
Thanks for sharing your story and the best to you during your recovery!
So refreshing to hear a beautiful woman thank God for her miracle! This is such a inspirational story of hope and joy! And this is why I won’t go skiing because I never went when I was younger so I’m not learning now, although I do ride bike, and always wear a helmet! God bless you and your family ❤
This story was difficult to listen to. I'm glad you lived through it, best wishes and a quick recovery Luz
She is truly an amazing woman. God is with her
Yes great advice on wearing a helmet. I just got one this season and it is barely noticeable. Plus they keep your head warm. And I tried all the ones on at REI and the one that fit the best was $100. So happy that she is recovering.
Sounds like that accident triggered something similar to a seizure. I'm talking about the part where she describes coming back from hold her breath and crying out. Like a reset of the mind. I am glad she is recovering.
I live on the back side of that mountain. Its beautiful here but its also very dangerous. So glad you are going to be ok.
Wow! I can totally relate. I fell off my bike and shattered my tibial plateau into 40 pieces and broke my tibia last year. I wish you all the best in your recovery.
Thank you for your story and positive outcome! I broke my wrist in March '22 skiing Mammoth then after healing and recovery, skied again in December '22
Never heard of mips helmets before. I’ll look into that for my family! Thank you for the awareness. Praying strength for your recovery!
I highly recommend it coming from a road cyclist, if you can afford mips along with Angi sensors even better. It auto alerts family if you crash with your gps location. At the very least mips coming from experience.
What a beautiful lady! So glad she is okay! God is good
Wow! Incredible escape from death. Prayers for your speedy recovery. ❤🙏
Get well soon Luz. ❤❤
That’s sucks. When someone get injured like that, they usually have lots of health problems in their 50s and 60s. Hope she get better soon
Nah. Not usually. Not “usually.” /
so amazing she’s still alive. all those loving people who kept her alive. Namaste 🙏🏻
Wow! Amazing series of miracles! Wish you all the best and a speedy recovery!
As a snowboarder that spends a lot of time in the park, especially big jumps, I don't get the culture around not wearing a helmet. Coming from the skateboarding world where I don't wear a helmet (it's heavy and throws off your balance), it's nothing a like. More obstacles like trees, and most importantly, you can't just kick the board away. You catch a back edge, and it's hard to not hit your head if your going even a decent speed. I've landed upside down on my head on jumps before and road away with a minor concussion. Please get a mips helmet. If you really want to push yourself in the park, or are a beginner, it can and probably will save you at some point from more damage.
Looks like she had a helmet on to me🤔
I was an intermediate skier in the 90's; I haven't skied in years. I never saw anyone wearing a helmet then. Is this a new thing? I think it's great, btw.
@@breal7277 Not at all new. More recently accepted by younger riders.
All the best Luz. Truly a miracle. Thank God.
Congrats on the recovery!
20+ years snowboarding here...I got tree welled for the first time this season @ Northstar.
It happened in an instant and initially I thought I was ok, then the snow caved in over my face. I tried to stay calm and dig out around my face so I could take a breath. There were a few moments where I thought "like this?"...I eventually cleared my face and took a breath. Needless to say I spent the remainder of the day reflecting...so close.
So glad you were able to breathe. Did it happen because you were purposely going in between trees? Trying to learn about safety and trees because I personally never felt the urge to try to ski or board in between trees but my husband and kids love doing it. Hope I can teach them how to do it more safely, thanks!
@@AN-jw2oe Hi, yeah I was totally hitting the trees on purpose and have hundreds of times before this...I've never even had a close call.
I'd say stay away from the trees until you are at least intermediate level because maneuvering should be second nature before assuming the risk of being off piste.
Ironically I got tree welled sledding in my backyard 2 weeks after the above incident. Was clowning around on a sled run we had prepared..the snow got super fast and I shot out of the run and bam into a well. I was essentially standing vertically in the well facing the tree. When I turned to climb out, the well was over 12 ft deep.
Careful out there 🙂
@@hybridjohn1 Oh, wow! No doubt the result of our crazy amounts of snow!
Yeah my kids are definitely still beginners, probably should tell them not to go through trees unless following one of us adults.
Do you really think this year’s ski season could last until June like some are saying??? Will make our season rentals more worth it! 😆
@@AN-jw2oe oof, I doubt we see season push into june as the spring warmup will probably be pretty fast.
@@hybridjohn1 Aw, ok. Will it go into April at least?
What a beautiful human you are. You are already making a difference ❤️
Her unwavering faith in God is so prevalent through this traumatic experience which makes her positive attitude and gratitude towards these people so beautiful. Thank the Lord for saving her life & giving her a new purpose with her role. God bless her, her family and the people that helped her! 🤍
I am glad she is a live. Her journey is not over yet.
About 15 years ago my husband and I were skiing at Big White… it had been dumping the whole day so we chose to go down a run called Sous Bois which roughly translates to under trees- it was a run with trees all over almost slalom like- my husband was boarding ahead of me and something told him to stop so he did and I wasn’t right behind him like I always am…. He hiked back up and found me upside down in a tree well and my legs were twisted under each other so there is no way I would ever have been able to save myself…. It took him a very long time to dig enough so he could get me out and ski patrol came and helped… I was very lucky I didn’t suffocate in the snow, didn’t break anything but I did break 3 ribs and all these years later they still bother me! Those Tree wells are sooo dangerous…
OMG! I watch Luz reporting all the time! Thanks God that she is ok! All the people involved in her case are angels. Wonderful human being.
All of the THANKFUL that was said are Priceless!!!!
What a beautiful soul God bless you and your husband and family.
This is such an inspiring story! Dr. Peter Althausen was my surgeon when I had a sledding accident back in December 2022. I’m so thankful to him and his team for all their care during my stay at Renown Hospital. They are truly the best! God bless them always!Wish you all the best in your recovery Luz! You are strong!
two college dudes just died sledding at Copper. came down hard and the impact killed them.
Wow...Luz is very fortunate. Hope she will have a full recovery.
You are definitely blessed, and a absolutely a fortunate soul.
You certainly have an angel on your side. Good luck and wish you the best to your recovery.
Tibial plateau fracture is non weight bearing for 6-8 weeks but it’s better than needing a prosthetic 🤷🏼♀️
A very inspiring account, and cheers to Luz Pena for her fortitude. I have no desire to ski, or even get on a ski lift for the experience, so I am amazed that Luz still loves skiing so much that she looks forward to going back! To each her own, I guess. Thanks to ABC7 for the informative broadcast. It's also obvious the broadcasters care about each other.
Wow…really a miraculous story. Bless you Ms. Peña.
I am so glad you survived. I am so sorry for your accident.
So touched by this beautiful miracle. God is so good ❤
Speedy recovery, Luz
This is truly an inspiring video for me as a neuro trauma professional having witnessed so many tragedies with less favorable outcomes. Thanks for voicing your thoughts that you believe that God worked though the first responders and your family to keep you alive. Effectively a personal resurrection story. Thanks for sharing this for the many of us needing to hear a healthcare miracle.
no miracle needed- better initial decisions. She skied a run that was way above her skill level. that is all. Glad she recovered. So are you a nurse?
This is why you don’t go racing through the trees..
Wow, hope you get better!
Thank you so much For advocating Helmets!!!!
So glad you are well, thank you for telling this story, you are so courageous xx
Everyone needs to hear this miracle. God is awesome! Blessings.
Get well soon. Thank you for such a wonderful story.
Amazing to come back and share this
Keeping you and all the angels who helped you that day in our Prayers 🙏
I fractured my femur Jan 2021 I’m 71 at Squaw they’re amazing at Squaw and Tahoe Truckee hospital! I have a titanium rod and screws and fully recovered ! I was lucky I had no head injuries! No more down hill for me but cross country skiing ⛷️ is in my future! 🌬️
I made it to 5 minutes and 42 seconds before tears started flowing. Thank you for sharing. I am glad you are safe and that you were truly surrounded by angels that day and I will pray for your fast recovery Ms. Pena 🙏. Reno-Tahoe is home to us before we moved here in South Africa and as an OT who worked in SNF and outpatient setting, I have seen so many patients of Dr. Althausen before and he is truly a good doctor. I had to pause the video so I can type my comments. Now let the tears flow again.
Update: the last few minutes of the video actually made me laugh and smile. I am so glad you are are doing okay 🙏
Wow great story! I’m happy you’re on your way to a successful recovery, your guardian Angels took good care of you in Lake Tahoe that day and I hope to see you soon channel 7❤❤❤❤❤❤❤👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Sending healing wishes your way, Luz.
This is awful but Thank God you survive this, may God keep on blessing you and may he give you a speedy recovery!
Thanks for sharing this, and speedy healing!
The Sierras are not a place for Amateurs . People need to be more Responsible when they even think about planning a ski trip there .
So happy you're okay ❤️
Skiing is extremely dangerous. You can walk out in the snow, but if you decide to go down a mountain very quickly on blades, you can’t exactly stop this can happen.
At Shasta, many moons ago, first time on skis......flying down the hill while some fella was yelling "hot-dogger!" NOPE, I had no clue how to stop. Scared the daylights out of me. I learned how to slow and stop after that.
Nah. Not can’t exactly stop. Not “can’t exactly stop this can happen.” /
Glad she is OK. I started to wear a helmet 25 years ago when I went skiing. I would say back then only 1/4 of the skiers were wearing helmets now most everyone wears a helmet. I can’t believe when I was skiing in the 70’s no one was wearing helmets. I even ski raced with no helmet. That was just so crazy and stupid.
Prayers your way for a speedy recovery!
Oh Luz I am so glad you're alive
Omg, how scary! Rapid recovery and Best Wishes !
Best of luck to you, dear . So happy to hear you made it out alive!
So glad to hear she's on the mend!! She's going to be a huge force for Greatness!
So happy you're on the mend. Scary, please everyone buy a helmet! That helmet may have saved your life, and clearly saved you from a more serious injury.
Was she skiing off the trails? How fast was she going?
This is my question too? How can she hit on trees?
@@Littlebear07-10 a lot of runs have trees, namely the expert runs (blacks). You can easily hurt yourself on marked runs if you lose control.
@@sue8412 but judging from the video she looks like a total beginner who belongs to green run
Wow, what a powerful and beautiful story!! I am crying! Thanking God and giving God all the glory is an amazing testimony 🙌 God will used you greatly
Thank to God I know about those little big miracles that save your life, your story make me cry because I, my self had so many of those last year when I almost die 3 times. God continue blessing you.
nothing but tears in my eyes..😢
I also believe you are still here for a reason and Spirit will completely save and heal your body. The story really is miraculous ❤