Experience: I survived being buried in an avalanche
I was at the mercy of the mountain, heading towards a 20-metre drop, about to discover what it felt like to die
TL;DR
- The author, a professional free skier, was filming in the Lyngen Alps, Norway.
- While skiing down, the author triggered an avalanche.
- The avalanche swept the author down the mountain, causing them to fall off a 20-meter cliff.
- The author tumbled and was buried in snow, but managed to kick towards the surface.
- Rescued by friends, the author was airlifted to a hospital with broken ribs and a snapped femur.
- The entire ordeal lasted 75 seconds according to audio recordings.
- The author is recovering and plans to ski again next year, acknowledging the risks of the sport.