View in “Full Screen” mode to ensure you get the most terrifying experience. Oh, and crank up the volume.
Hold on for a very wild ride!
A very *lucky* snowboarder got caught in an avalanche and captured the experience through his helmet camera. He was skiing in Whistler, BC. Luckily, he was wearing a Black Diamond Halo 28 JetForce Avalanche Airbag Pack that kept him from dropping below the surface of the avalanche. The backpack was a gift from his friends. I think he has a few thank you notes to write.
Honestly, I’ve never seen snow move so fast.
In case you’re wondering:
Dry slab avalanches typically travel 60-80 miles per hour. They reach these speeds within about 5 seconds after they fracture. Wet avalanches usually travel much slower, around 20 miles per hour.
Huckzone.com – Avalanche Facts, Safe Mountain Travel
www.huckzone.com/avalanche.php
Most of the “screaming” sounds you hear are actually the backpack inflating. Most of it. The snowboarder screamed too. You just can’t hear him while the avalanche is moving
