Luckily these awe struck skiers and snowboarders at southern France’s La Grave only experienced high winds and whiteout conditions in the midst of this spectacular avalanche but if that thing was barreling down on me– I might have hightailed it earlier. Gnarly.

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....