Anna Conrad was a young ski lift operator who became one of the most remarkable survivors of the deadly 1982 Alpine Meadows avalanche in California. Trapped beneath tons of snow and debris for five days, Anna endured freezing temperatures and complete darkness, relying on her willpower to stay alive. Her miraculous rescue came thanks to the relentless efforts of rescue teams and Bridget, a German Shepherd search dog. Anna’s story symbolizes human resilience and the incredible spirit of survival against all odds in one of the deadliest avalanches in Sierra Nevada history.
