Japan is famous for its deep powder and perfect glades but we don’t often hear about slides out there. Telemark skier, Sven Gorham, reacted quickly and successfully deployed his air-bags which helped to keep him floating on the surface as seen in the below video:

Also Sven isn’t afraid of a little sun:

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....

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