“I was riding on Pelican Butte and had to outrun an avalanche. I’m yelling and excited down at the bottom of the hill because I lived through it not because I purposely started it. Stay safe out there and keep situational awareness!”

Gnarly avalanche footage from Pelican Butte in Oregon where a snowmobiler triggered a slide and dropped the hammer to outrun it. Good thing he didn’t get bucked during the initial propagation or that could have been a dire situation. Stay safe.

 

 

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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....