The story that I heard was that they were dropping into the airport the same way 100s probably 1000s do every year when the face to the riders left (south) completely burying him on his sled with the exception of his hand. While it is a prone slope it sound like the group did what they needed to do by having their eyes on their guys and quickly dug him out.
It is still hearsay so it may not be 100% accurate but from a hearsay from a reliable source nonetheless.
It is still hearsay so it may not be 100% accurate but from a hearsay from a reliable source nonetheless.