“Getting kissed by a mountain.”

Gnarly video from the upper airstrip of Denali where an expedition team got a healthy coating of snow after an earthquake triggered avalanche sent a snow cloud charging towards their position at the base of Mount Hunter. After the momentary whiteout, the team took stock of their gear and made light of the moment with one member commenting “That was refreshing.” Spectacular and harmless, what a thing to witness.

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....