Mount Hood rescuers search for missing snowboarder (AP)

PORTLAND, ore. – Oregon, rescuers have re-established a cellphone in connection with a 26-year-old man who apparently got lost while snowboarding on Mount Hood.

His name was not released, but he was reported from South-East and visit a friend in Hood River.

County Sheriff's Office Clackamas said Monday that search crews have been speaking with missing man, which he called a friend Sunday afternoon to say that he was lost in heavy snow.

MEPs say weather and visibility have improved significantly on the mountain, which should help rescuers in research. A crew of helicopter Oregon Army National Guard was also ready to join the search.