Colorado Avalanche Information Center Releases Video From Inside Avalanche

SUMMIT COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) - The Colorado Avalanche Information Center released video Wednesday showing the perspective of a skier in an avalanche.

Two skiers were caught in the slide March 19 in the Vail/Summit zone. The CAIC said it was a large soft slab avalanche, and that neither of the skiers were injured. The GoPro footage was offered by them.

The CAIC said the skier in the video did two things to reduce his chance of injury and burial in the slide: he kept his feet facing downhill while caught, and had his hands out of the pole straps on the run.

With all the recent snow, backcountry skiers are reminded to be prepared with the proper equipment and knowledge.

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