Ivan Malakhov caught an edge that sent him for an uncontrolled tumble down this exposed rock section of the Freeride World Tour course in Fieberbrunn, Austria.  Luckily the brunt of the impact was absorbed by the 37 year old Russian’s backpack and he was released from the hospital after being airlifted from the face. Here is an instagram post of his X-Ray:

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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....