Frightening moment caught on video at Lech/Zuers free skiing area in western Austria on Christmas. MSN reports responders used the video below to help pin down how many victims where hit by the avalanche that covered 500 yards of the trail near the 8,900-foot Trittkopf mountain. 200 rescuers were deployed to search the area including multiple helicopters. After an exhaustive search, it was determined everyone was accounted for. Four were injured in slide, including one person with serious injuries.

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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....