Tense moments caught on camera at Bogus Basin Ski Resort in Idaho as a little kid dangles from a chairlift. Fast acting observers quickly removed the padding from the closest lift tower to create an improvised fireman style catch blanket and it looks like the kids landing was relatively soft. Good on these folks for snapping into action and preventing this poor kid from falling straight to the ground. Nice save!

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....