Amazing Video Shot From A Skier’s Helmet Cam of an Avalanche Burial & Rescue

by Scott Beale on October 5, 2009 · 5 comments

Here’s an amazing video shot from a helmet cam of a skier who was trapped in an avalanche in Haines, Alaska. The video shows rescuers digging him out of the snow. Chappy, who was snowmobiling nearby that day, tells the story of what happened.

via NewTeeVee

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1 Sister Mable Syrup October 5, 2009 at 5:04 pm

OMG – made my toes curl!!! Amazing footage – very difficult to watch. Yay Chappy! :)

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2 Nancy October 5, 2009 at 5:57 pm

Having lots of friends who are backcountry fanatics, that was INCREDIBLY difficult to watch. My anxiety level was through the roof, even knowing the positive outcome. I hope this serves to emphasize the need for buddy systems, tracking devices, and a plan to deal with emergencies. The rescue team did a great job, but I tell ya, I was hollering at my monitor telling them to get their d*#$ shovels assembled and DIG FASTER!

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3 Andy G October 5, 2009 at 6:35 pm

One of the scariest things I’ve ever seen. . .I can imagine at around minute 3-4 under, you must be thinking no one is coming.

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4 Paul Owen October 6, 2009 at 9:35 am

Bet that was the best bit of sky that guy saw ever.

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5 Jay October 6, 2009 at 10:11 am

This made me yell out at the monitor – the claustrophobia made me want to scream. Absolutely terrifying to watch, just so glad there was a good outcome. Incredible video.

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