© Obtained by ABC NewsThe survivor of a backcountry avalanche, Elizabeth Malloy, left, and her skiing companion, during a press conference, Jan. 16, 2013.
A 43-year-old backcountry skier revived after she was buried in an avalanche is now in fair condition at University of Utah Hospital, hospital officials said.
On Saturday, Jan. 12, Elizabeth Malloy and a male friend were in Millcreek Canyon, Utah, a popular spot near Salt Lake City with no designated ski resorts but well-known for snowshoeing and cross country skiing.
At approximately 5 p.m., police believe Malloy and her friend triggered an avalanche while backcountry skiing.
"When the avalanche happened, she was completely buried," Lt. Justin Hoyal of the Utah Unified Police of Greater Salt Lake told ABC News. "The male party that she was with had the necessary equipment. He was able to locate her and get her out."
Once the male dug out Malloy from the snow, he noticed she was unconscious, Hoyal said.
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