Skier nearly caught in avalanche in French Alps.
Skier nearly caught in avalanche in French Alps.

Intense video from the mountains around Courchevel Ski Resort in the French Alps of a skier who triggered a massive avalanche on a bluebird powder day and nearly got caught and carried.

It is simply incredible the kind of terrain you can access with a chairlift ride and a bit of hiking in the French Alps, but its a ski at your own risk scenario and should only be undertaken by folks with local knowledge and avalanche safety training. Remember, when you are off-piste you and you alone are responsible for your wellbeing.

While this skier kept his wits during the chaos and traversed to safe zone to avoid getting swept away, he very well could have ended up buried and it would be up to his friends to rescue him.

Off-piste skiing across the pond certainly has it’s advantages but it can also be quite dangerous. Very close call, glad this skier made it out:

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