Blake Nielson
A snowboarder sprang into survival mode when an avalanche interrupted his run over the weekend … and the scary incident was captured on video.
Boarder Blake Nielson was shredding at Big Cottonwood Canyon in Salt Lake City, Utah when an remoted wind slab broke free above and under him … which knocked him to the bottom and “took me for a experience.”
Nielson — who says he examined the Kessler Peak space for instabilities earlier than his run — was capable of keep above the floor because the snow shot him down the slope … utilizing swimming motions along with his arms and kicking his board to maintain from going beneath.
In the video, Nielson is heard yelling over the radio to his companion … saying, “Logan, I’m sliding!! … I’m staying on high, however I’m sliding!!”
Nielson predicts he was swept about 300 toes earlier than he was capable of come to an entire cease … and the slope slid round 1,300 toes.
In Nielson’s report of the incident, he says it is crucial to respect the wind.
“Even a small ‘manageable’ wind pocket can break and carry you a great distance in steep terrain with lengthy runouts,” Nielson instructed the Utah Avalanche Center.
He additionally discovered cross-loading is one thing to look out for … as he didn’t count on it to be that large of an issue.
Nielson additionally suggests making a ski reduce … saying had he achieved so, he might have decreased some hazards.
Be cautious on the market, of us.