Colby Dotson and his girlfriend, Ashley Bechard, had fast reactions and were able to outrun this avalanche in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Â Really scary stuff and a reminder that avalanche danger warning, which were issued, not only apply to skiers and snowboarders but to anyone in the area.

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