Swiss Avalanche: Complete Burial and Rescue

@zvasic - 104 Posts

Created: 11 years ago

"It is important to learn from the mistakes of others as well as yourself."

Published on Mar 5, 2015

It is important to learn from the mistakes of others as well as yourself. I have uploaded this video to act as a learning tool to demonstrate what ill preparedness looks like in an avalanche rescue situation. As the buried skier, I am incredibly lucky to be alive. A full write up of the incident is available here: http://avalanchesurvival.tumblr.com
This video documents an avalanche accident that occurred in the Swiss Alps on the 30/01/2015.
The accident happened within the resort boundary on a slope not known for slides. Please be careful and never take safety for granted. Decision making is paramount whenever off piste and always carry a beacon, probe and shovel. Most importantly get educated. Stay safe.
Footage courtesy of Daniel O'Sullivan.