Scary couple of minutes on Wednesday for this 11 year old skier at Sundance in Utah whose backpack got caught on the chairlift. Eventually ski patrol shows up with a step ladder and boy is rescued unharmed. Remember, to avoid situations like this, take your backpack off before loading and ride with it on your lap.

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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....