MSN reports this snowmobile triggered loose slab avalanche in an area around Anchorage, Alaska which came hurtling down on a teenager who was off his sled at the time and took off running to escape it path. Luckily the teen made it to a safe zone and was winded but unharmed:

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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....