“I was about to enter the narrow part of the canal I was surprised by an avalanche that dragged me more than 100m down at high speed. Luckily I am still alive.”

Sketchy moment caught on GoPro of skier in Spain getting swept off his feet by an avalanche and going for a ride. No details on his well being after the slide other than: “Luckily I am still alive.”

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....