Overview
- The hikers, ages 18 and 20, were reported missing around 6 p.m. near the Green Lakes Trailhead off the Cascade Lakes Highway.
- Deschutes County 911 received the report from just beyond Mt. Bachelor and immediately activated search-and-rescue volunteers.
- Teams traveled into the backcountry using snowmobiles and snowshoes to reach the pair before conditions worsened.
- Rescuers provided warming materials and a medical assessment, reported no major injuries, and transported the hikers back to their vehicle.
- Afterward, officials thanked volunteers and advised travelers to plan routes, check forecasts, dress for conditions, and carry a reliable way to contact emergency services.