Our thoughts go out to all those effected by the recent earthquakes in the Ishikawa prefecture of Japan that has so far claimed the lives of 55 people. The following video comes a Japanese ski resort where guests were shaken violently while riding a chairlift as the earth shook below them. Terrifying moment, hoping everyone was okay:

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....