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When he said “take your time” you can hear a man that accepted his fate. He was ready to die. He expected nothing less. Imagine being buried in 6 feet of snow, alone, with the thought of “I should have never come out here today” and then boom, the light hits you and you see a man with a shovel saying, you’re good bud I got you. Beautiful moment in humanity right here.
Absolutely. Insane how this actually happened. I was stuck in deep snow by myself for around 2hours and had to climb my way out, my phone battery was dead, no one around until I managed to get back up and find a ski path. I feel this dude.
@@thomasbowman3579 Usually you have approximately 20 minutes until you run out of air and drown, so even if someone calls the rescue you have almost zero chance to survive.
also that it appears he fell forward and right into a tree well. which happen because the snow is much less packed and dense underneath foliage, also making voids. scary stuff
The way you can hear the ski dude getting exhausted after some seconds of digging really shows how hard it is to move this fresh fallen snow. Absolutely heroic of him to realize the presence of the snowboarder and also to realize he has no time to waste.
even getting back up to the boarder was probably enough to get the skier a bit gassed and sweatin. People who haven't been in it can't comprehend it. It's like running on the beach but the sand is 4 ft deep and you're on the moon. He worked so hard so fast I'm surprised he didn't make himself sick. True hero. Nowdays too many people look the other way. Lucky he wasn't in a big city stuck in a similar manner, people would have run his pockets and taken pictures with the stuck man, only later finding out that he died, and then laughing about it, that's how cruel and ignorant people are today. Guy was lucky, he really had himself a guardian angel on that mountain.
Well what makes u even more tired is the dump of adrenaline. U wouldn’t truly know what it’s like unless your in this life saving situation. Just telling someone to dig in snow with their hands know what it’s like ain’t enough.
I had to get off piste to avoid a learing skier because she had her sticks sticking behind her sideways, blocking a narrow path. I landed legs first into chest deep powder. It took her boyfriend and me 5 minutes to get me out of there. Can't even imagine the horor when you can't even move a finger
Partner's friend in college had a tragic passing at 22 skiing solo off a trail and falling into a tree well just like this. No one found her until the next day. Please be careful and if possible, go with a buddy before going off trail. This guy was very lucky and I'm so glad he was.
@@dylanmeyer6614think about how trees have branches, those branches create air pockets and weak points in the snow so when someone goes over that area they are swallowed by the snow
Part of it might be it being a tricky place in general - the skier seemed like he, too fell at that point. Which makes a coincidence a bit more likely.
Same thing happened to me once, last run of the day, sun going down, off trail, last guy in my group at the tail. Crashed into some deep snow, any movement made me sink deeper, so i stayed very still laying there for a bit, noticed one very skinny bare branch hanging into the hole i was in, i prayed and grabbed that skinny little branch. Fully expected the branch to break, but that skinny little bare branch didn’t break and i pulled myself up and out and carefully finished the run. That little skinny branch saved my life i believe.
@@HereComesTheDay I kind of know the feeling, skiing off trail and getting into an accident alone is terrifying, fortunately I never had a moment where I thought I would probably die if a skinny branch would break on me. Safe skiing and thanks for sharing!
Wait 2.5 minutes of straight digging is that impressive to you it has to be adrenaline? God damn you must be unfit, especially since its snow, not like its dirt filled with rocks.
Just went snowboarding for the first time a few weeks ago, and it's very tiring! Seeing the guy in the video try to get through the snow itself is exhausting enough. The rush to save another's life helped for sure
May be a stupid question, but is the buried snowboarder able to breathe under that snow? Is the snow porous enough to allow some air in? He did seem out of it for a bit.
"Everything exists with its opposite, we must remember death sometimes so that we can understand the value of life. Let's seek to live life in the right way and prepare for death in the right way. We must believe in the Creator and all his prophets, It is important for us to try to find the Creator and turn to him, He gave us reason, conscience and will and set us free, It would be good for us to approach this issue openly, We can do some more research in many ways to improve ourselves on this subject. Transitory life..." is the translated text
To those who don’t know, this is called a “Tree Well.” They form when there’s feet of fresh snow that has fallen. Around trees, because of the branches, the snow falls to the ground slightly more separated, with more air gaps, making it much easier to fall in. Please PLEASE if you ever go out on the slopes after a fresh snow, make sure you have at least 1 or 2 buddies with you and you keep track of each other the whole time. There aren’t enough warnings on the slopes for these things, and they aren’t talked about enough. Many people die every year falling victim to tree wells. Stay safe and buddy up!!!
Reading the interview; the rescuer had just moved across the country and was still getting their bearings in the area. This area was outside the slope course, an area he said he'd never have gone if he didn't by chance make a friend with someone there that day who wanted to go. And as it turns out, the rescuer had paid attention in Avalance Rescue taining courses. The two are now 'lifelong friends' and the rescued man has been making sure the new arrival to his hometown is being well looked after. You can argue about whether it was fate or random chance all day, but let's just agree that we just gotta love stories like this. These moments of humanity, that when the time suddenly comes to step up, there are still good people out there that will exhaust themselves in a frenzy of digging through frigid hell to save a stranger.
@@StarHeaven07 thanks for the info, I was wondering if they’d kept in touch after this. Fate and chance are definitely debatable, but there’s no need to get upset when someone wants to debate it. Comments are meant for discussion
Thanks for the info. And yes, the media and also the internet is so full of cruel news, pain and division that one should regularly bear in mind that there are many, many people out there who just want to get by, who are nice and decent and who try do what is right everyday and of course in an emergency.
"Everything exists with its opposite, we must remember death sometimes so that we can understand the value of life. Let's seek to live life in the right way and prepare for death in the right way. We must believe in the Creator and all his prophets, It is important for us to try to find the Creator and turn to him, He gave us reason, conscience and will and set us free, It would be good for us to approach this issue openly, We can do some more research in many ways to improve ourselves on this subject. Transitory life..." is the translated text
My brother died this way, separated from his partner that day and it was too late when ski patrol found him. What an incredible rescue this was, i will always be grateful for those who risk life and limb to help another. Edit: Thank you all for the kind comments expressing condolences for my loss. It's been eleven years but still stings like it was yesterday. i considered siting the details of my late brother's incident to refute any more claims of "virtue signaling" (honestly-i don't even know what that is) or that i'm making this up for some reason...but that information is sacred to me as he was my older brother, best friend and mentor, and i won't try and prove myself. This particular story is about the consequences of caring about another human enough to help, that is what we should remember.
I'm good friends with the boarder in this video. He's a wonderful guy. Comes from a mountain sports family and has been on the slopes since childhood. Thank you random skier hero for saving my buddy's life. I'll buy you beers too.
why don’t these guys have tracking devices on them ? they just let them go out into the nowhere without knowing where ppl are? ppl have no doubt died and never been found
@@2PiNkStEr Lol I have i’m just making the point of how our governments aren’t serious, i’ve been skiing once and i said i will always have 2 gps trackers on me, if i go idle for too long, you know i’m in trouble. the thought of just being stuck in snow with no way out is scary
My brother died eight years ago in this exact situation. He only had his 9 year old boy with him, who tried to dig him out. I’m glad this guy made it out alive!
I too had a friend that died this way on this same mountain. My other friends dad was the person who found him hours after he didn’t meet up with us at the lower lodge.
The fact that if he had glanced left or right in the other direction for half a second, he probably would have went right by him without noticing. That is crazy, I'm happy he noticed and jumped right into rescue mode.
Anyone who's tried to walk through snow that deep knows how exhausting it is. This man needed superhero strength and stamina to get back up that hill and dig the snowboarder out. Absolutely unreal! I'm in awe.
People talk about endurance being so important in marathons, in swimming, in soccer and several other intense sports...... but endurance in back country skiing is more important IMO, it can literally be the difference in life or death. Awe, is the perfect word.
What a horrifying experience for the guy that got buried. I know he at one point felt like it was the end of his life. He must have felt so lucky to have been found.
When I was a kid, before I knew how to swim, I tried to jump into the deep end at a lake thinking I could walk across the bottom. Fortunately for me, at the perfect opportunity some other swimmer in a floaty floated right above me. If they hadn’t been right there right then I probably wouldn’t be alive today. I don’t remember much how it felt then because I was so little, but that gratitude still sticks with me. Whoever you are stranger, thank you so much for saving my life.
I have a dream about this where i get buried alive by my ex friends to prank me and the experience is scary bcus I have death anxiety but I got found and the feeling is weird even tho its a dream lol
"take your time, man" Dude's just thankful to actually have someone digging him out. Can't say I blame him. Imagine how scared you'd be if you were the snowboarder, and the sense of relief you'd feel when you realized someone found you!
Exactly!! He didn’t even care if I’d take that guy an hour to shovel him out because he already accepted his fate. But when he finally got some oxygen in his system he was no longer panicking but more relaxed and reassured that today wasn’t his last day
Funny. I saw it more as he was extremely nonchalantly given the situation. A person grateful to be saved would more than let you know with specific words
@@wheeliesforthefeelies3995 Apparently he was in there for about 5 minutes. As long as you have room for your lungs to move, you might have a bit of air packed in with you. Extremely lucky timing, regardless.
Theres a bit of room inside a tree well that if dug into properly you can use as an emergency shelter. Falling into them collapses that “roof” of snow around you -Leaving you unable to move but with little air pockets of loose snow. Even with those air pockets. (If you’re lucky to have one.) most say you have less than 10min of air. Fantastic job by the skier!
To say Hero is too little. Imagine being prepared with that gear, thinking it’s unlikely it’ll be used, but “just in case.” Great work being prepared, alert, and selfless. We need more like you.
Heroism requires bravery. This is a decent guy doing a decent thing. "To say Hero is too little" - people on the internet are so dramatic and annoying, ROFL. I'm shocked you didn't say you were in tears too.
You say LUCKY and I say God. God sent this man at the right place at the right time to save this man from for sure death. It simply wasn't his time to go.
The way he thanked him, you can tell he is a man that never asks for anything and here comes a stranger who serves him the "rest of his life" on a silver platter!
This was Mt Baker last year. The boarders partners had already went down leaving their buddy up there prob unaware he had fallen in a tree well. From the stories I've heard these two are now good friends are ride together often. This is a great reminder, always ride trees with a partner and never let them out of your sight.
He probably hadn’t accepted his fate, most likely just did not have the capacity to struggle. He was probably hypothermic and disoriented from it, so he wasn’t able to react as much.
@@Pewpewpewdamnnnnnhegotshot How would he go hypothermic so quickly while geared up and feeling adrenaline? He would likely be suffocating, not feeling the effects of a low core body temp.
Holy shit. This guy is literally a hero. Not gonna lie watching the guys face come through the snow and hearing him , knowing this guy is saving his life made this grown man tear up..
I sobbed. I've gotten sucked into tree wells before. They trap you. Then with this much powder on top. This could've been a bad situation. What excellent timing this man has. ❤
So beautiful to see these comments, their compassion and kindness. Great to live among people like that. A shout out to the man who cared for this other.
Remember that the Lord Jesus Christ died on a cross for you because He loves you so much. He then rose up from the dead three days later The Ten Commandments are called the moral law, (most of us are lying thieving blasphemous adulterer at heart and deserve hell) you and I broke the law, Jesus paid the fine. That’s what happened on that cross. By believing that Jesus died on the cross and rose up from the dead 3 days later and not just confessing your sin, but also repenting of all sin you have done and putting all your trust in Him in prayer, He will grant you everlasting life as a free Gift
He was immensely lucky. My cousin died in the same way at Northstar Tahoe a few years back. He'd been there countless times before, and had decades of experience. But he went up on his own, because no one else could take the time off. He died alone, buried headfirst in the snow, and wasn't found until 3 days later. Be careful when you're out on the slopes, folks. Because Mother Nature doesn't care how experienced you are, and sometimes the worst case scenario does happen. Edit: Thanks for all the kind words and condolences, folks. Don't make the same mistake he did, and take care of yourselves out there!
@@TheBold1994 Thank you. And yeah, he did. I still don't understand how that happened, as he'd been there so many times before. He should've known better. The only factor I can think of is that there was 8 ft of fresh snow that morning, and maybe the change in terrain made him misunderstand where the route was.
@@Polymathically He probably got that urge to shred some fresh powder off the track. Been there done that and almost died. Learnt my lesson twice and never again. First time, I almost went down an iced over water fall and the second time my car keys ended up falling out my pocket and luckily a skier was following me and managed to grab them and meet me at my car as I realized I had lost them
The fact that he was just a few meters away of his partner and ended up ocasionally saving this dude, is a pratical miracle, he could just looked to the other side and never found that guy
Oop, careful. Apparently someone's triggered by the fact I said 'god' (lower case g) in my comment, so he might come to yours cuz you used the word 'miracle'
You can hear the panic start to set in as he realises just what has happened, and how his breath quickens as he fights his lungs to push himself so that the other man can take a breath like he so desperately wants to. This is just, it's amazing. Really, peak humanity
exactly he's getting exhausted digging but powers through knowing he cant stop til he reaches his face. Just getting that short 6 feet from where he 1st saw the board and then up to the board to begin digging is a mass effort as anyone knows thats beeen in these wicked new snow conditions.
@@davidtiessen7713SERIOUSLY! I I remember getting stuck on a closed run at a resort. Fell into the snow chest deep and the entire run was like that. I was stuck with a buddy and we took AT LEAST 2hrs trying to “sled” down with our snowboards. So many times I felt like just giving up and accepting that this is it, but we eventually made it down. By the time we got to the main lodge, the last of the guests were leaving (30min-1hr after the slopes ALL closed) One of the scariest experiences of my life.
Dude's been off piste before. If you venture into that territory, you NEED things like a shovel, light, blanket and whatnot. Both the mountain itself and the weather are treacherous. You're no longer just skiing at that point, you're mountaineering on skis
Second part isn't a miracle. If you're away from civilization without gear, you're probably dead. If you're going hiking, camping, skiing, sailing, diving, or snorkeling, you need to gear up before leaving. It's often mandatory.
Oh man, god bless u!his life would have been over without your attention and your previous thwarting. Even as a professional, rule number 1 is never go on tour alone. Great story. I know some that were similar and ended fatally.
The fact that you were on that line and went over the board is a complete miracle! The rest of what you did was amazing as well. Can’t imagine how long he was there!
When the powder is that deep it is easier and faster to follow in someones tracks so the odds were not totally against him. But still not totally for him and it was some kind of blessing.
I believe God has a plan for all of us. And I witnessed a miracle in 2020 when F1 when Roman Grosjean crashed in to the barrier guardrail and blew up in to a ball of flames. Go Google that and you tell me he didn't have an angel with him to protect him, and help him as he was trapped in that burning car. I have personally watched motorsports accident that took the life of drivers that didn't look half as bad as this and I knew this was bad. God intervenes from time to time. These are the miracles people fail to see.
Have you guys ever met a snowboarder? They are incredibly relaxed. There’s a reason they call them the surfers of the slopes. They also accept that death and injury are pretty common, similar to motorcycle bikers. Makes for a very chill combination!!
I found this very powerful and emotional. The boarder had obviously started to accept what he thought was his fate, hence the eerie calmness. The rescuer was so unflustered and said all of the right things - absolute respect to him, he saved a life 😮
@@ahabduennschitz7670 if passing out it would be due to the lack of oxygen since he was buried in snow. The average human can hold their breath successfully around 3 minutes before passing out. He would need to be upside down for around 9 minutes before he would pass out.
Dude isn’t just lucky that someone noticed it. He’s lucky it was someone with enough cardiovascular fitness to dig him out. That would be unbelievably difficult to do in the time period he did it in. You can tell he keeps wanting to take a second to catch his breath and then realizing how grave this is and curses instead of breathing and goes right back at digging super hard. Honestly a feat in endurance this video. Amazing stuff
IT'S HARD! people do not realize how much the winter affects the body until it hits them So much energy used in such little time Then add on top the bulky gear and snow that's trying to swallow you You're basically already using so much power to just get around When it's cold out like that It's an absolute beast to go up against So always stay hydrated and well fed in the cold time of the year And be easy on yourself
@@Crude.Critter I’m sober in the winter to focus on riding and safety in the bc. Well worth it. Then spring time comes and it’s party time, it’s a fun lifestyle
@@eriksportsyeah, it's not like people don't shovel their driveway out at home. People that live in the snowy regions get a lot more exercise than people in the all summer south!
For those of you unfamiliar with skiing or snowboarding, situations like these are a lot more common than one might think. The snowboarder fell into what's called a tree well. When snow falls, it doesn't collect as thick in the areas beneath the branches of fir trees, creating a loose patch of powder, air, and branches. They can be difficult to spot and very easy to fall into, and when you fall into them, the snow caves in around you and it can be literally impossible to get out, leaving you to suffocate. My dad fell into one while skiing and he would have died if his buddy hadn't pulled him out (which was very difficult according to him) and in my opinion it's one of the worst ways to die
@@darkflyper9536to add to what Mike stated, if you stay on the slope it won't happen to you. And to go off-slope you'd have to be fairly experienced, you don't go off-slope on your first day skiing 😉 So, if you want to try it, have a go.
My brother fell into one snowboarding in Utah. By himself, like the guy in the video, which wasn't too smart. Somehow my bro righted himself and managed to get out. He thought that he was a goner too. The risks of hitting the glades, lady bois....
I was snowboarding on mount hood 15 years ago or so…and while we were there someone died in a lift well. The same thing happened at the base of one of the post for the lift about halfway up the mountain. It is insane how dangerous skiing and snowboarding can be if you aren’t taught the dangers of the mountain. This is an incredible video if you ask me. It was not his time to go.
@@MsJuvalnot true….I just commented on someone else’s comment before I saw this but someone died at Mt Hood in a lift well right on the trail. Yes it was dumping snow and there was a lot of powder but it was still on the trail. Scary shit.
yup . as an avid skiieer i would say that skiier actually took many not normal paths to happen to spot him .. why ? he was led to him ? i think so .. all i can say .. a miracle . someone was watching out for that young man
Something people may not realize is just how INCREDIBLY difficult it is to maneuver in that kind of deep snow. Every step is absolutely exhausting in those conditions. Kudos to the rescuer for having the strength to do it.
It might have just happened but it's possible for a person to freeze to the point of death but the body takes on a kind of hibernation. I'm a Medical Sergeant for SAR and when training is drilled in "You're not dead until you're warm and dead"
No lie there. I skied in deep powder at Alta for the first time about 15 years ago. 18-24 inches of the light and fluffy stuff. Last run of the day had a release and went 15 feet down a steep run. Twenty minutes of effort later I was no closer to my erstwhile ski than when I started and completely winded (and I was running marathons at the time). Luckily another skier came along and was able to grab it and get it down to me. This guy was a total boss getting back up to the boarder.
If you are in this kind of situation, the last thing you are worried about are the tempratures. You develope so much adrenaline due to the fact that you have to act quickly in this do or die situation. The life of a human lies in your hands. Can you imagine what would happen to you if you couldnt get him out alive. You would have trauma for the rest of your life. Not because it is your fault, but because your mind will tell you what you could have done differently and that feeling of "what if" never leaves you. Believe me, i were in some kind of do or die situations and the cold is secondry in this sitation.
@@WarrenPuffet I'm aware, just tossed it out there. Hand granade. Always found it astonishing when we come across a recently frozen animal and *occasionally* able to bring it back with little to no negative effects. One of us will usually take it home to be sure but it's interesting. Did my training in The Carpathian Mountains and found a massive frozen bat, my instructor helped me save it. That was the funniest and most protective animal I've ever seen. Lost a little foot and primary 'toe' from frostbite so he hung wrong side up.
This was nothing short of a miracle. Most people on that mountain take the same path. This guy was out of bounds in the trees and still managed to find him. One slight turn a different direction that guys still up there.
I thought the same. You can see the skier looked eyed the route to his left and then decided to squeeze through that tiny gap in the trees. What are the odds of him just going through that little space!!! Clearly not the snowboarders time to go!!😅
OMG. I haven’t been that stressed out watching something in a long time ! That kid has no idea how lucky he was that that skier was behind him. Bravo to you sir ! You saved a life that day
I've done a ton of that sort of riding. TREE WELLS are deadly. You can die in one totally unburied hanging there like a bat, feet board-up. Tends to happen around douglas firs. My suggestions for avoiding them = 1. RIDE WITH A PROPER POWDER BOARD. 160cm broad nose min. I used to ride a Solomon all terrain 164, v stiff for hardcore powder. Don't use some trick board. 167 if you are heavy. 2. GO FAST. You fall in one on a speed check typically. Boy prob clutched at that tree as he speed checked & fell. Go fast &you clear them. Y'all saw how the skiier (decent but not great) had to speed check. Be good. 3. YOU ARE RISKING YOUR LIFE, SO BE AWARE. If anyone is wondering those are peak life moments, so the risk is worth it. PEAK.
For all we know his buddy was just 30 seconds ahead of him. I've lost track of buddies in those conditions, and I was left just praying I had missed them go ahead of me, and not ended up upended in a tree well. Luck is essential in these situations.
@@scuffedclips1 I guess if always having your camera on while you're on the slopes like most intermediate to expert skiers/boarders counts as just happened to be filming then that's true.
Can you imagine the relief the guy felt when he felt someone digging him out? The unbelievable luck that he was found in time is truly a miracle. Thank God & the skier.
I believe the boarder had come to terms with this being his last moments on this earth. He had zero panic, was extremely calm and almost motionless. I think the realization he had of his situation had really set in. Imagine being in his position, coming to terms with such a scenario and then miraculously a skier litteraly runs overtop you in such a wide and random spot. That skier was given a push in the right direction by God to help this poor boarder.
@@kellypatterson4412 he could have also just been hyped to know he’s not gonna die so he was like “I’m good bro. A moment ago I was gonna die, now I’ve actually got time” lol
Wow this man is a hero. This is why skiiers and snowboarders should always travel in pairs at the very least. Safety in numbers really counts. Just wow my heart hurt for this snowboarder.
@naydoorf They're not "spouting bullshit" they're saying you should always have someone nearby while doing this stuff. You're being a bitch for no reason
Kind of a wholesome moment, telling him "we're both gonna just catch our breath for a second". Terrifying situation, but you both handled it really well and didn't panic. Good on both of you, and stay safe out there
Well I wouldn’t say there was no panic You can hear the guys heartbeat and the adrenaline filling up which means he’s panicking to a extent He’s just not letting it consume and overtake his ability to think clearly of what to do and how to react And the guy under the snow I’m sure he’s panicking but he’s also buried headfirst in thick fresh fallen powder snow which might as well be concrete to him so despite panicking and probably attempting to flail and get out there was about butt fuck all he could do with that panic once your hear him gulp in a few breaths of air and respond though you can tell he thought he was dead
Honestly that line was incredibly comforting. He made it look like he had it under control, which he did, but that reassurance is still nice to feel when you're in a situation like this.
@@d.ashgrove1247I don’t understand contrarians like you who will go towards great lengths to believe thinking differently than everyone else makes them smarter 😂
I think he was essentially saying "Ok I can breathe now, so slow down, calm down and focus as you continue digging and please don't rebury me or get yourself buried."
Dude you left us hanging, really wanted to see that guy up out of the snow but I’m sure saving his life was much more important than a video clip. Thanks for just being aware and helping a fellow out of a dangerous situation
“Take your time man” I know he’s probably not 100% lucid from the cold and lack of oxygen, but I think this gives serious insight into who the snow boarder is as a person. Even when still mostly buried and barely escaping certain death, he still manages to be polite and kind to his savior. And that skier, what an absolute hero. Got my adrenaline going watching him dig for that poor guy, you could tell he was absolutely determined to rescue this dude no matter what. I’m proud to call both of these gentlemen fellow Americans.
He's probably terrified of the snow collapsing in again, he knows he's breathing and going to be ok and just doesn't want to get caved in on again, it must be a terrifying position.
@@graveyardduck7017 shovel is a mandatory piece of equipment when going off-piste, I don't understand how people can think it's a matter of coincidence.
If you’re off-piste/backcountry skiing, you better damn well have a shovel. This guy is lucky, yeah, but his rescuers having a shovel should be considered normal.
Probably one of the most intense real videos I've seen in some time. A lot of it is realizing how alone that snow border must have felt prior to being rescued. Thank God this skier was observant, prepared and intelligent in his approach.
@@kebub1 well winning the lottery is possible. If youve never had a moment where you had a crazy lucky, one in a lifetime moment, i wonder if you need to get out more. Ive had one in a lifetime experiences that people wouldnt have believed if there werent witnesses or cameras. Lucky one in a lifetime coincidences happen everyday all the time around the world
Francis Zuber is the name of the rescuer. The news report credits Zuber and his avalanche-rescue training for saving snowboarder Ian Steger's life. I'm not a skier, and until now I've never really appreciated just how dangerous those tree wells are. Well done, Francis Zuber!
Yes. I think most of us, being in situation like this, would try to help. You won't leave a snowboard in the snow and just skie away. But not all of us would have the skills and nerve for the rescue. For example, he took of the skies but immediately made some rampart with them, to serve as a lifesaver in case he would fall into some void below himself; he had not waisted precious time for assembling the shovel, but dug with his hands. And had the shovel in the backpack, I don't think everyone does this. Wonderful sample of responsibility, for himself and other people. Really very, very well done!
@@ubangis1 Yep he dug to the face first to allow him to breathe, using his hands in order to not hurt him with the shovel until he could have a better understanding of how the body is positioned so he could shovel safely . Very well done indeed.
@@rock-uu7qr ya you would think it's common sense to dig with your hands to find his head... Would some moron really start sticking a shovel in there without knowing where the dudes face is?
This is such a one-in-a-million rescue. That's insane. This guy could have totally just went about his ski trip without saving this guy. Kudos for agood eye and the first aid knowledge!
@@GLOBAL-STRUGGLE the snow is very soft and sometimes very far down to the hard pack. Under trees tend to be big wells which you can kinda fall into. You wouldn’t believe how soft the snow is until you get stuck in it. I’ve been stuck up to my waist with a snowboard on, it took me so long to free myself. Then you move and just sink again, it’s brutal!
@@sp4nrs "QUICK SNOW " ? Yeah, thanks for what you explained ... you can kinda see it looks like he took a head first dive next to a tree... ///suppose the evergreens may heat from the sun and create these pockets?/// EDIT, Wiki: TREE WELL : A tree well, also known as a SPRUCE TRAP, is the space around a tree under its branches that does not get the same amount of snow as the surrounding open space. This creates a void or area of loose snow below the branches and around the trunk that is dangerous to any hikers, snowshoers, skiers, snowboarders, and snowmobilers who fall into them. If someone lands in such a well, often as a result of a fall, it can be too deep for them to climb up the surrounding loose snow before they are buried. Making the situation more dangerous, they often fall into the well head-first and as the result of an accident which could leave them injured or unconscious.
For those who have never skiied before, just doing that movement, 0:35, of shuffling your skis back and forth, trying to go up a slope in all that loose snow is incredibly exhausting. You can hear the man breathing heavily while doing it and then to also dig that man out of the snow is truly a Herculean effort. God bless this man for saving this snowboarder.
people seem to forget all of this exercise on top of that is at high altitude with thin air. its like wearing a mask basically while trying to run sprints
It's incredible that the skier took the same path as the snowboarder and was able to see him, stop and help him all in time for it to not be fatal.. it is Literally insane.. good for them. What an incredible moment
100% guarantee same thing happened to the dude that rescued him so he started carrying small pack in case it happened again - also he was using a lot of words that first responders do and was extra smart about how to use his poles flat to gain climb traction and skis to brace up the fluffy stuff so he could have a platform to dig down from. If he could have walked to him, he would have - but it was so loose in the cluster of tree wells that he would have either been buried on the way and/or fell in on the original victim.
@@dma93-ch your breath initially melts the snow around your mouth giving you some time to breathe, it then starts to form an ice wall/pocket that won’t melt and you will suffocate very shortly after.
@jacksprrow - No, it's not. That *_skier_* who happened to be _following_ him was *_close enough_* and he noticed the *snowboard* as he skied over it. He was *prepared* and _carried a shovel_ for this purpose, and he was *_calm_* and *_capable_* in rescuing the boarder. No "sky-daddy" needed.
I think he initially thought the snowboarder was just crashed on of the snow. When he realised the guy was fully burried that’s when he realised he was in a race against time. What a frightening experience for both of them! At the same time there is nothing more heartwarming than seeing humans help each other out.
Agree with everything you said except I think he understood the situation the moment he passed him. You may know this already but it is a common danger in that environment called a tree well. The skier is just exhausted from spending his strength to climb up to the boarder. I had to replay the video to see if he was the guy in front of him but he was not. It is a miracle he was seen by the skier.
If you never skid back country in this much snow you cannot comprehend how hard it is to move just a few feet uphill. This skier was in incredible shape and had some serious skill.
Back in the early 2000s a friend rode off a railroad grade at night on a snowmobile in the northern WIsconsin lake effect zone from lake Superior. Yes he was drunk and it was 2:30am so no other traffic on the trail. With 240 inches of snow that season so far (it was late January) stepping off the grade sank you to your crotch, so the only way to get to him was to belly crawl. He was not that far off the grade but it took him hitting the gas on the snowmobile and 2 big guys (me and a 3rd friend) 35 minutes to get that sled back onto the grade. Yes we had to rest a bit before moving on. So yeah that dig by the skier was quite impressive.
I completely agree. This skier was nothing short of a guardian angel sent to this snowboarder. I don’t even mean in like a religious sense, but the odds that a well prepared skier runs into someone while they’re still alive is incredible
It’s nearly impossible to move without first packing the snow down around you to give yourself a solid base to stand on. Otherwise it’s barely different from being in water.
@@d.ashgrove1247they were not together. They just happened to take the same path. Still lucky the skier saw him hanging there because he was out of view.
This guy came as a guardian angel to save that poor person buried underneath all the snow thank god he chose the same path saved a precious life thankyou sir 🙏❤️👏🏻
I had to hold back tears, man imagine how long it would have taken for this poor man to die if he had not been found by this hero. I'm so glad there are people like this still on the planet.
OMG that guy in the snow was probably only minutes away from taking his last breath, he 100% must of been thinking that he was going to die. Thank you to the guy that dug him out, hero status 10/10
He said that because he could breathe and was generally okay for the moment.. enough for the rescuer to catch his breath. Don’t want the rescuer to pass out or have a heart attack! Then they will both be in trouble.
I'm thinking he knew that guy was his only friend in the world at that moment and he wanted to make sure he was happy, healthy, and not gonna wear himself out
I think he was the guy right in front of him at the beginning of the clip, I don't think he was there long but he definitely thought he was fucked. Terrifying.
Amazing how he took the time to tell the buried snowboarder what's going on, and that he's just taking a breath and that he's not going to leave him. Very composed too. Professional
@Post 98 he could have not said anything at all and it wouldn’t have mattered lol. Barely even commendable. It’s amazing he saved his life lol. That’s the crazy part.
@@Lukeomatic719 Nah it actually matters. Keeping people calm in emergency situations is often the difference between life or death. Talking and remaining calm and clearly getting information across is important. Making sure the person your helping doesn't freak out and make the situation worse by going into shock or panicking matters extremely.
Amazing to see the rescuer do everything right. Approached carefully, assesed the situation and dug straight for the mans face. Kept him calm and then continued to free him. Bravo sir. And props to the snowboarder for maintaining a cool head. No pun intended.
And you could tell how relieved the rescuer was at hearing the rescued’s voice - his strong “I’m good”. It’s heartwarming (no pun intended either) to see how they sort of reassured each other by being calm and controlled
This deserves a spotlight, I was going to comment the same thing. It's hard to overstate how great a job he did taking his time and insuring his own safety first as he approached calmly. This could've been much worse, big kudos to him.
I can't say anything that already hasn't been said about both of these guys. Chilling and heartbreaking to watch, but the outcome was as good as it gets. Be kind to yourself folks. We only have a finite amount of time here.
This is literally one of the most amazing videos online, period. The fact he took that dlecific route through those trees exactly where the guy was buried, a miracle. The fact there was just enough room for his feet and snowboard to be sticking out, a miracle. I really wish he could've kept recording to see the look on the other mans face when he gets pulled out. I would imagine he would have been crying in absolute relief and probably owed his life to his savior. Absolutely 100% a miracle.
for anyone who's never been in snow this deep, i cannot possibly describe the exhaustion you build up walking- digging- moving around. one of the first times I could ever imagine myself "giving up and dying" was in powder like this. you have to be so careful with how you move.
100%. Having done a my fair share of off piste i can say that theres nothing like it. Ive fallen a few times but at worst on my stomach or back, and even then its hard to get back up. The snow swallows yur body, weighs yu down, when yu try to push against it yur arm/ leg just goes further in making it even worse. Not to mention as a snowboarder yur feet are bound up in parallel with a massive anchor holding them together. Being upside-down like he was with yur arms unable to unlatch yur board is the same as being in a straight jacket with constant pressure on every part of yur body. He absolutely would have died if nobody had found him.
Yeah I remember getting stuck in powder face up with my board stuck. Took nearly every ounce of energy I had to get out. After I made it back down the hill, I was done, literally done. Was done for the day and done snowboarding.
Yeah it's nothing to play around with, I would never board alone in this stuff. Even on those perfect days where I know it's going to be heaven, if I don't have at least one person with me, I don't go into these areas. I've been stuck before I just can't describe the relief when I was finally able to reach my bindings and was able to start the process of digging myself out. I was so exhausted from trying for my bindings I was on the verge of throwing up. Later that night I broke down and had a panic attack.
This guy was upside down and completely submerged with barely any of his board sticking out to be noticed. I'm amazed he remained conscious, I'm amazed he was still alive, I'm amazed he was discovered by sheer chance. This man can fully claim to be the luckiest on the planet, he's earned that title.
@NoSaltJustPepperBae it definitely wasn’t the decision and free will of another human being to stop and notice and save another person. No. Let’s place it on God. (I’m a Christian btw, grew up Catholic). Naw. This was the work of a Good Samaritan, this wasn’t our God
@@MIKEFisherX170WARD this man only is a cause, the Lord made possible for him to save this guy. The man that saved him was a good person and all, but only God put him in his way
The fact the skier stumbled upon the snowboarder is nothing short of a miracle.
Such a great lad.
Oop, careful. Apparently someone's triggered by the fact I said 'god' in my comment, so he might come to yours cuz you used the word 'miracle'
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@@JustAJinx-ci6hg😂😂😂
Complete miracle. Somebody lifted up a prayer his behind.
Yes
When he said “take your time” you can hear a man that accepted his fate. He was ready to die. He expected nothing less. Imagine being buried in 6 feet of snow, alone, with the thought of “I should have never come out here today” and then boom, the light hits you and you see a man with a shovel saying, you’re good bud I got you. Beautiful moment in humanity right here.
Exactly, his ego completely died.
New Marvel Super Hero. Shovel Man.
He didnt appear with the shovel so your comment is factually incorrect.
@@reins8053😂
Homer come to sleep!
No, March I can‘t, there is someone on the internet, who is not right 🤣😂
One of the luckiest dude on the planet. Just the fact someone took the same path and noticed him and saved him in time. Wow. He was 99.99% a goner.
That was 100% a dead man, you can hear it in his voice, he had accepted death, so scary.. glad hes okay
Absolutely. Insane how this actually happened. I was stuck in deep snow by myself for around 2hours and had to climb my way out, my phone battery was dead, no one around until I managed to get back up and find a ski path. I feel this dude.
@@chrisclayton2907 Could you even breath? This dude looked like he would have passed out in a couple minutes
These extremist idiots never cease to amaze me with their recklessness and stupidity.
@@thomasbowman3579 Usually you have approximately 20 minutes until you run out of air and drown, so even if someone calls the rescue you have almost zero chance to survive.
That "Thank You" friggin haunts me, man.
He stared death in the face, and didn't forget his manners when he saw his savior after.
He is at this man's mercy, and it must have felt like a thank you is only appropriate reaction
Imagine not saying thank you when someone saves your life😅
@@richpleh8695 but imagine you shout at him and he decides to leave you there
@@antton9189that wouldn't happen for something like this unless that person wanted to die
Lol u would just let them die if the were panicking@@antton9189
Never has a snowboarder been happier to see a skier. Humans are amazing.
Haha ur 100% right
Lmao! Well put. 😂
Bruh I was crying at this beautiful bit of humanity and you had to RUIN it with the most brutal honesty I've ever read 😂😂😂
So amazing that fluffy snow almost killed one… dumb statement.
@@Trigger200284 what do you mean
People who never faced deep fresh snow cannot understand how insanely grueling it is to move and dig in such condition.
The skier is truly a great man
Especially at a high elevation.
It’s cold and it gets hot at the same time. Worst than any cardio workout
also that it appears he fell forward and right into a tree well. which happen because the snow is much less packed and dense underneath foliage, also making voids. scary stuff
Would he be able to breath?
@Drew Hipsley fall into tree well hit the tree and all the snow on the tree falls onto you
The way you can hear the ski dude getting exhausted after some seconds of digging really shows how hard it is to move this fresh fallen snow. Absolutely heroic of him to realize the presence of the snowboarder and also to realize he has no time to waste.
even getting back up to the boarder was probably enough to get the skier a bit gassed and sweatin. People who haven't been in it can't comprehend it. It's like running on the beach but the sand is 4 ft deep and you're on the moon. He worked so hard so fast I'm surprised he didn't make himself sick. True hero. Nowdays too many people look the other way. Lucky he wasn't in a big city stuck in a similar manner, people would have run his pockets and taken pictures with the stuck man, only later finding out that he died, and then laughing about it, that's how cruel and ignorant people are today. Guy was lucky, he really had himself a guardian angel on that mountain.
@@penguinjay humanity has its vile moments but also its grand moments
Well what makes u even more tired is the dump of adrenaline. U wouldn’t truly know what it’s like unless your in this life saving situation. Just telling someone to dig in snow with their hands know what it’s like ain’t enough.
I had to get off piste to avoid a learing skier because she had her sticks sticking behind her sideways, blocking a narrow path. I landed legs first into chest deep powder. It took her boyfriend and me 5 minutes to get me out of there. Can't even imagine the horor when you can't even move a finger
@@penguinjaybro lmao what the hell was that last part you wrote 😂
Partner's friend in college had a tragic passing at 22 skiing solo off a trail and falling into a tree well just like this. No one found her until the next day. Please be careful and if possible, go with a buddy before going off trail. This guy was very lucky and I'm so glad he was.
Exactly. This incident is why you should NEVER go hiking/snowboarding off trail alone.
Your buisness partner, ranch partner, or girlfriend?
@@carsandsports123most likely his girlfriend, don’t be obtuse
What is a tree well? Is it a random hole in area of trees? How does it form?
@@dylanmeyer6614think about how trees have branches, those branches create air pockets and weak points in the snow so when someone goes over that area they are swallowed by the snow
Snowboarder went back to the lodge and had the most surreal, best tasting cup of coffee of his life.
He might have had a hot chocolate., perhaps with mini marshmallows 🎉
@@user-ux4ft4qw6pwho puts marshmallows in hot chocolate
@@ReisKelty you don't put Marshmallow in your Hot Chocolate ? You are missing out.
@@vivekpluch yes I know I’m weird but this winter I’ll try it
@@ReisKeltythey make instant hit chocolate that comes with mini marshmallows
WOW. The snowboarder is INSANELY LUCKY this skier was not only skiing there but managed to notice him. It is great to see, bless them both.
Part of it might be it being a tricky place in general - the skier seemed like he, too fell at that point.
Which makes a coincidence a bit more likely.
@@JariJuslin yes, but if you take that particular route, the are many different possible routes. Good thing they decided to go that way!
Same thing happened to me once, last run of the day, sun going down, off trail, last guy in my group at the tail. Crashed into some deep snow, any movement made me sink deeper, so i stayed very still laying there for a bit, noticed one very skinny bare branch hanging into the hole i was in, i prayed and grabbed that skinny little branch. Fully expected the branch to break, but that skinny little bare branch didn’t break and i pulled myself up and out and carefully finished the run. That little skinny branch saved my life i believe.
@@HereComesTheDay I kind of know the feeling, skiing off trail and getting into an accident alone is terrifying, fortunately I never had a moment where I thought I would probably die if a skinny branch would break on me. Safe skiing and thanks for sharing!
Never go out alone !
That’s intense. 2.5 minutes of straight adrenaline and digging to save this guy’s life. Mad props to you sir.
they need better smart technology and it shows that we need eachother
Wait 2.5 minutes of straight digging is that impressive to you it has to be adrenaline? God damn you must be unfit, especially since its snow, not like its dirt filled with rocks.
Just went snowboarding for the first time a few weeks ago, and it's very tiring! Seeing the guy in the video try to get through the snow itself is exhausting enough. The rush to save another's life helped for sure
And at altitude too, extra exhausting
May be a stupid question, but is the buried snowboarder able to breathe under that snow?
Is the snow porous enough to allow some air in?
He did seem out of it for a bit.
That “**** ****** ****” came Directly from the DEEPEST part of this man’s soul
"Everything exists with its opposite, we must remember death sometimes so that we can understand the value of life. Let's seek to live life in the right way and prepare for death in the right way.
We must believe in the Creator and all his prophets, It is important for us to try to find the Creator and turn to him, He gave us reason, conscience and will and set us free, It would be good for us to approach this issue openly, We can do some more research in many ways to improve ourselves on this subject.
Transitory life..."
is the translated text
@ lmfao TH-cam at its finest
To those who don’t know, this is called a “Tree Well.” They form when there’s feet of fresh snow that has fallen. Around trees, because of the branches, the snow falls to the ground slightly more separated, with more air gaps, making it much easier to fall in. Please PLEASE if you ever go out on the slopes after a fresh snow, make sure you have at least 1 or 2 buddies with you and you keep track of each other the whole time. There aren’t enough warnings on the slopes for these things, and they aren’t talked about enough. Many people die every year falling victim to tree wells. Stay safe and buddy up!!!
Wow, didn't know, thank you!
Wow. But I think I’ll just not snowboard and be okay with that.
I learned about these about a year ago and had a new fear unlocked- I don’t even do winter sports.
Friends dad died skiing alone because he fell into one. They're scary asf
@@meredithjohnson2843Same, my spidey senses go off from stuff like this.
That guys a hero. The way he dug so heroically and then sweetly reassured the other person they’d be OK. He deserves a medal!
❤
Agreed, respect
I agree. I was freaking out.
🫳🫵👎🏻
Calling helpers heroes makes people ashamed to ask for help
Reading the interview; the rescuer had just moved across the country and was still getting their bearings in the area. This area was outside the slope course, an area he said he'd never have gone if he didn't by chance make a friend with someone there that day who wanted to go.
And as it turns out, the rescuer had paid attention in Avalance Rescue taining courses.
The two are now 'lifelong friends' and the rescued man has been making sure the new arrival to his hometown is being well looked after.
You can argue about whether it was fate or random chance all day, but let's just agree that we just gotta love stories like this. These moments of humanity, that when the time suddenly comes to step up, there are still good people out there that will exhaust themselves in a frenzy of digging through frigid hell to save a stranger.
Nothing is random
@@Caraunus okay so, I said it this way because I have no comment on that. It wasn't the focus of what I was talking about.
@@StarHeaven07 thanks for the info, I was wondering if they’d kept in touch after this.
Fate and chance are definitely debatable, but there’s no need to get upset when someone wants to debate it. Comments are meant for discussion
@@LoveTexasToast You're right, of course. Seems like every comment thread on the video is people arguing about that, so I got a bit defensive there.
Thanks for the info.
And yes, the media and also the internet is so full of cruel news, pain and division that one should regularly bear in mind that there are many, many people out there who just want to get by, who are nice and decent and who try do what is right everyday and of course in an emergency.
This makes me emotional. He was dying and suddenly somebody saved him 😢
"Everything exists with its opposite, we must remember death sometimes so that we can understand the value of life. Let's seek to live life in the right way and prepare for death in the right way.
We must believe in the Creator and all his prophets, It is important for us to try to find the Creator and turn to him, He gave us reason, conscience and will and set us free, It would be good for us to approach this issue openly, We can do some more research in many ways to improve ourselves on this subject.
Transitory life..."
is the translated text
My brother died this way, separated from his partner that day and it was too late when ski patrol found him.
What an incredible rescue this was, i will always be grateful for those who risk life and limb to help another.
Edit: Thank you all for the kind comments expressing condolences for my loss. It's been eleven years but still stings like it was yesterday.
i considered siting the details of my late brother's incident to refute any more claims of "virtue signaling" (honestly-i don't even know what that is) or that i'm making this up for some reason...but that information is sacred to me as he was my older brother, best friend and mentor, and i won't try and prove myself.
This particular story is about the consequences of caring about another human enough to help, that is what we should remember.
I'm sorry about your brother. That's horrible!
❤Ilywamh
I'm so sorry to hear that!
Sorry for your loss man..
Sorry for your loss. Seeing this video, I understand how quickly that could happen. ✨
I'm good friends with the boarder in this video. He's a wonderful guy. Comes from a mountain sports family and has been on the slopes since childhood. Thank you random skier hero for saving my buddy's life. I'll buy you beers too.
is he ok? How long was he in the ditch before the skier arrived? I don't think it can be more than a couple of minutes...
@@koscraftbuilds4937 I was also wondering how long he was under the snow. What a terrifying experience regardless of how long he was under the snow
💙💙
Hope everything turned out without underlying problems
@@koscraftbuilds4937 yeah he's good. He was stuck their for about 5 mins. You can find a clip on here of the interview they did with the local news.
I'm sure they're good friends now. Bless that man for helping a stranger.
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no npc theyre not friends
@@spiderciamovies9992 how'd u know that then
That was a very hard task that I wasn't sure he could pull off
@@spiderciamovies9992 They're good friends now. They appear in a interview
I'd be naming my first child after that dude. Wow what a lucky dude
The way he says “take your Time man”
You could tell how grateful he was to be finally be saved
And the skier was like "will get you out in a sec" for sure it would mean different for the snowboarder the next time he hears it again
why don’t these guys have tracking devices on them ? they just let them go out into the nowhere without knowing where ppl are? ppl have no doubt died and never been found
@@Armed-Foreverclearly you’ve never been back country. You can’t stop someone from going back country. This doesn’t happen often.
@@2PiNkStEr Lol I have i’m just making the point of how our governments aren’t serious, i’ve been skiing once and i said i will always have 2 gps trackers on me, if i go idle for too long, you know i’m in trouble. the thought of just being stuck in snow with no way out is scary
I'm sure both were immensely relieved once he could breath open air again giving time to dig him out properly.
My brother died eight years ago in this exact situation. He only had his 9 year old boy with him, who tried to dig him out. I’m glad this guy made it out alive!
Dang I feel bad
Sorry for your loss and your nephew’s loss 😢
God I can’t imagine that little boy. Or the father knowing that his son is the last thing he’ll ever see.
My heart goes out to you and your family. Love and prayers 🙏 ❤
That is so traumatizing for his kid.
Pretty tough to watch....My friend died this exact way several years ago. Thank goodness for the alert and prepared skier being there to help.
Sorry for your loss.
Big hug from your friend. He appreciates that you miss him. He protects you from the spirit side.
That’s awful I’m really sorry for all your friend’s loved one’s.
I'm sorry for your loss
I too had a friend that died this way on this same mountain. My other friends dad was the person who found him hours after he didn’t meet up with us at the lower lodge.
true true hero. a true leader. organised, decisive, driven and caring. I wish people like this took office rather than what we get.
The fact that if he had glanced left or right in the other direction for half a second, he probably would have went right by him without noticing. That is crazy, I'm happy he noticed and jumped right into rescue mode.
Anyone who's tried to walk through snow that deep knows how exhausting it is. This man needed superhero strength and stamina to get back up that hill and dig the snowboarder out. Absolutely unreal! I'm in awe.
Once that adrenaline kicks in you can really make stuff happen
Not only the deep snow but thin air from high elevation multiplies the struggle.
@@captainzarlon Very true. This was an amazing rescue!
@@michaelsethcudd he is literally out doing actual rescuers…. He literally got right to business👌🏽😊
People talk about endurance being so important in marathons, in swimming, in soccer and several other intense sports...... but endurance in back country skiing is more important IMO, it can literally be the difference in life or death.
Awe, is the perfect word.
What a horrifying experience for the guy that got buried. I know he at one point felt like it was the end of his life. He must have felt so lucky to have been found.
When I was a kid, before I knew how to swim, I tried to jump into the deep end at a lake thinking I could walk across the bottom. Fortunately for me, at the perfect opportunity some other swimmer in a floaty floated right above me. If they hadn’t been right there right then I probably wouldn’t be alive today. I don’t remember much how it felt then because I was so little, but that gratitude still sticks with me. Whoever you are stranger, thank you so much for saving my life.
I have a dream about this where i get buried alive by my ex friends to prank me and the experience is scary bcus I have death anxiety but I got found and the feeling is weird even tho its a dream lol
@Larry bro wtf 😂😂 the snow is literally settled it’s clear the guys been there for a bit. Def not fake.
@@TITIKMAN-rz6qd My guy, everyone has death anxiety.
maybe
"take your time, man"
Dude's just thankful to actually have someone digging him out. Can't say I blame him. Imagine how scared you'd be if you were the snowboarder, and the sense of relief you'd feel when you realized someone found you!
"take your time man" Now that's a man very grateful to have been saved.
Exactly!! He didn’t even care if I’d take that guy an hour to shovel him out because he already accepted his fate. But when he finally got some oxygen in his system he was no longer panicking but more relaxed and reassured that today wasn’t his last day
Lol came for this comment
He was sarcastic, jk :P
Funny. I saw it more as he was extremely nonchalantly given the situation. A person grateful to be saved would more than let you know with specific words
Imagine if he was like "well hurry up dude what the hell are you waiting for?!"
The adrenaline the rescuer was experiencing is so palpable. Your a good human!
💯 ya can hear him say the f word multiple times trying to calm himself down 3:41
How does someone not suffocate immediately when they are packed in with snow like that?
@@wheeliesforthefeelies3995 Apparently he was in there for about 5 minutes. As long as you have room for your lungs to move, you might have a bit of air packed in with you. Extremely lucky timing, regardless.
Theres a bit of room inside a tree well that if dug into properly you can use as an emergency shelter. Falling into them collapses that “roof” of snow around you -Leaving you unable to move but with little air pockets of loose snow. Even with those air pockets. (If you’re lucky to have one.) most say you have less than 10min of air. Fantastic job by the skier!
You're
To say Hero is too little. Imagine being prepared with that gear, thinking it’s unlikely it’ll be used, but “just in case.” Great work being prepared, alert, and selfless. We need more like you.
No, we need to be more like him
I believe it's required gear to go in the backcountry. You should have it anywhere at Baker.
When he assembled the shovel, it's like a superhero suiting up :)
Heroism requires bravery. This is a decent guy doing a decent thing. "To say Hero is too little" - people on the internet are so dramatic and annoying, ROFL. I'm shocked you didn't say you were in tears too.
yeah...kinda makes the whole thing seem a little...staged ...doesnt it?
You say LUCKY and I say God. God sent this man at the right place at the right time to save this man from for sure death. It simply wasn't his time to go.
AMEN IN JESUS NAME 💗 God always provides
JEREMIAH 29:11
Amen!
Mental gymnastics, the only god is nature and you’re completely at her mercy
The way he thanked him, you can tell he is a man that never asks for anything and here comes a stranger who serves him the "rest of his life" on a silver platter!
you can tell by the way he says “i’m good” while upside down buried in snow that he never complains about anything
100 %
@@CaptLuser Not just "I'm good" but "take your time", like he actually cares for the well-being of the person saving him. Good man.
well said!
The way he thanked him you can tell he’s a lefty and eats his eggs sunny side up with cheese!
This was Mt Baker last year. The boarders partners had already went down leaving their buddy up there prob unaware he had fallen in a tree well. From the stories I've heard these two are now good friends are ride together often. This is a great reminder, always ride trees with a partner and never let them out of your sight.
Oh yeah tree wells suck I got caught in two of em but I never go alone when breaking trail
Is that Crystal Mountain ski resort?
Well that buddy sucks!
@@sazzlepop321rabo 🎉
or dont ride trees at all
I'm good he says. This is pure humanity!
This was overwhelming. The snowboarder was calm and accepting his fate and the skier was calm and not willing to accept the skier’s fate.
He probably hadn’t accepted his fate, most likely just did not have the capacity to struggle. He was probably hypothermic and disoriented from it, so he wasn’t able to react as much.
@@Pewpewpewdamnnnnnhegotshot How would he go hypothermic so quickly while geared up and feeling adrenaline? He would likely be suffocating, not feeling the effects of a low core body temp.
He was probably suffocating
I'm not sure he accepted his fate. He was probably completely exhausted from struggling to get free
"F**K" the skier stated, calmly
The rescuer deserves huge recognition for this!
There’s a reason why he sold his footage. He wanted the money and recognition
@@201hastings and he fully deserves it
@@201hastings there's a credit tag so maybe he didn't sell it?
Rescuer of the year 💪🏻
He ended up on GoPros official TH-cam channel!
Holy shit. This guy is literally a hero.
Not gonna lie watching the guys face come through the snow and hearing him , knowing this guy is saving his life made this grown man tear up..
Same. Minus the grown man part.
I sobbed. I've gotten sucked into tree wells before. They trap you. Then with this much powder on top. This could've been a bad situation. What excellent timing this man has. ❤
Same here man
The exhausted out of breath "thankyou..." man, that did me in
fr, i cant imagine what was going therough his head. he just had to accept his fate
So beautiful to see these comments, their compassion and kindness.
Great to live among people like that.
A shout out to the man who cared for this other.
This mighty rescuer got a super boost of adrenalin. What a man. God bless em both.
you can see him coming down from the adrenalin, and realizing he was just a hero.
Remember that the Lord Jesus Christ died on a cross for you because He loves you so much. He then rose up from the dead three days later
The Ten Commandments are called the moral law, (most of us are lying thieving blasphemous adulterer at heart and deserve hell) you and I broke the law, Jesus paid the fine. That’s what happened on that cross.
By believing that Jesus died on the cross and rose up from the dead 3 days later and not just confessing your sin, but also repenting of all sin you have done and putting all your trust in Him in prayer, He will grant you everlasting life as a free Gift
@@dove3853 Please stop pushing people away like that.
god didn't do shit
@@dove3853 Hail Satan
I burst into tears the moment he said "thank you". These dudes are gonna be friends for life.
or they wont
0:35 I had to laugh: "You alright?!" 😅
@@switch12345678narrator: “he was not”
@@wiljagerhardt1219 Actually they are now happily married,,, who would have thunk it!
@@joeblow26
Can confirm, I’m their child.
He was immensely lucky. My cousin died in the same way at Northstar Tahoe a few years back. He'd been there countless times before, and had decades of experience. But he went up on his own, because no one else could take the time off. He died alone, buried headfirst in the snow, and wasn't found until 3 days later. Be careful when you're out on the slopes, folks. Because Mother Nature doesn't care how experienced you are, and sometimes the worst case scenario does happen. Edit: Thanks for all the kind words and condolences, folks. Don't make the same mistake he did, and take care of yourselves out there!
R.I.P
I’m sorry for your loss.
Did he go off the tracks?
@@TheBold1994 Thank you. And yeah, he did. I still don't understand how that happened, as he'd been there so many times before. He should've known better. The only factor I can think of is that there was 8 ft of fresh snow that morning, and maybe the change in terrain made him misunderstand where the route was.
@@Polymathically He probably got that urge to shred some fresh powder off the track. Been there done that and almost died. Learnt my lesson twice and never again. First time, I almost went down an iced over water fall and the second time my car keys ended up falling out my pocket and luckily a skier was following me and managed to grab them and meet me at my car as I realized I had lost them
@@TheBold1994jeez
Strangers helping save a strangers life always hits me in the feels and gets my eyes watery. The passion, the selflessness, the love for one another.
Bro I'm right there with you right now.
The fact that he was just a few meters away of his partner and ended up ocasionally saving this dude, is a pratical miracle, he could just looked to the other side and never found that guy
Oop, careful. Apparently someone's triggered by the fact I said 'god' (lower case g) in my comment, so he might come to yours cuz you used the word 'miracle'
@@JustAJinx-ci6hg damn, god will turn us into pegeons
@@Theuzin360 Into what?
@@JustAJinx-ci6hg Pagans, probably.
I'm gonna go with pigeons.
You can hear the panic start to set in as he realises just what has happened, and how his breath quickens as he fights his lungs to push himself so that the other man can take a breath like he so desperately wants to. This is just, it's amazing. Really, peak humanity
That's the part that made the tears flow for me. As soon as he saw the position of the feet his adrenaline spiked and he was on it
exactly he's getting exhausted digging but powers through knowing he cant stop til he reaches his face. Just getting that short 6 feet from where he 1st saw the board and then up to the board to begin digging is a mass effort as anyone knows thats beeen in these wicked new snow conditions.
@@davidtiessen7713SERIOUSLY! I I remember getting stuck on a closed run at a resort. Fell into the snow chest deep and the entire run was like that. I was stuck with a buddy and we took AT LEAST 2hrs trying to “sled” down with our snowboards. So many times I felt like just giving up and accepting that this is it, but we eventually made it down.
By the time we got to the main lodge, the last of the guests were leaving (30min-1hr after the slopes ALL closed)
One of the scariest experiences of my life.
Holy sheesh! Glad you made it out to tell us that story! God bless you and yours in Jesus mighty name!
yeah i think he started panicking around 1:57 after he saw the snowboarder's position wouldn't let him breathe
not only was it a miracle that the skier found the snowboarder, but he also had everything he needed to extract him right than and there.
Dude's been off piste before. If you venture into that territory, you NEED things like a shovel, light, blanket and whatnot. Both the mountain itself and the weather are treacherous. You're no longer just skiing at that point, you're mountaineering on skis
Second part isn't a miracle.
If you're away from civilization without gear, you're probably dead.
If you're going hiking, camping, skiing, sailing, diving, or snorkeling, you need to gear up before leaving. It's often mandatory.
Just normal
@@LeAndre_McCoy ok. Second part is a learn lesson we make mistakes.
Then... Ffs
Oh man, god bless u!his life would have been over without your attention and your previous thwarting. Even as a professional, rule number 1 is never go on tour alone. Great story. I know some that were similar and ended fatally.
That fact that his feet was the only thing sticking out the ground is insane and the guy who saved him is a god damn hero.
Good god nobody cares@@kevinbrandon1856
Reminds me of the one guy from the nutty putty cave
God god god. Relax.
@@kevinbrandon1856
@@kevinbrandon1856fucking Yahweh wouldn't like it
@@kevinbrandon1856 Which god did he name?
The fact that you were on that line and went over the board is a complete miracle! The rest of what you did was amazing as well. Can’t imagine how long he was there!
Dude is so fucking lucky honestly...1 tree left or right would of never seen him...
Tree wells...going off trails is a big risk especially around and through trees. Total miracle/dumb luck.
When the powder is that deep it is easier and faster to follow in someones tracks so the odds were not totally against him. But still not totally for him and it was some kind of blessing.
I believe God has a plan for all of us. And I witnessed a miracle in 2020 when F1 when Roman Grosjean crashed in to the barrier guardrail and blew up in to a ball of flames.
Go Google that and you tell me he didn't have an angel with him to protect him, and help him as he was trapped in that burning car.
I have personally watched motorsports accident that took the life of drivers that didn't look half as bad as this and I knew this was bad.
God intervenes from time to time.
These are the miracles people fail to see.
Not long
Unbelievable how calm he remains ... You notice that he has finished with his life and has accepted to die.
Makes me wonder if he was hypoxic by them time he got to him
@@Teh_Random_Canadian oh forsure. Dude was drowning in dry water
Have you guys ever met a snowboarder? They are incredibly relaxed. There’s a reason they call them the surfers of the slopes. They also accept that death and injury are pretty common, similar to motorcycle bikers. Makes for a very chill combination!!
@@samaraisnt interesting
He was upside down aswell. All the blood rushing to your head can't be good for you
He legit saved that man’s life. It just by the grace of God that he even saw him there. Sheesh, I still can’t catch my breath from watching. 😳
I found this very powerful and emotional. The boarder had obviously started to accept what he thought was his fate, hence the eerie calmness. The rescuer was so unflustered and said all of the right things - absolute respect to him, he saved a life 😮
He didnt aCcEpT hIs fAtE, he was about to pass out because he was basically hanging upside down, Einstein
@@ahabduennschitz7670 OK 🔔🔚
@@ahabduennschitz7670 if passing out it would be due to the lack of oxygen since he was buried in snow. The average human can hold their breath successfully around 3 minutes before passing out. He would need to be upside down for around 9 minutes before he would pass out.
1
KJB83, I felt the same .
Dude isn’t just lucky that someone noticed it. He’s lucky it was someone with enough cardiovascular fitness to dig him out. That would be unbelievably
difficult to do in the time period he did it in. You can tell he keeps wanting to take a second to catch his breath and then realizing how grave this is and curses instead of breathing and goes right back at digging super hard. Honestly a feat in endurance this video. Amazing stuff
To be fair I don’t know any backcountry riders who aren’t in at least a little bit of shape.
IT'S HARD! people do not realize how much the winter affects the body until it hits them
So much energy used in such little time
Then add on top the bulky gear and snow that's trying to swallow you
You're basically already using so much power to just get around
When it's cold out like that
It's an absolute beast to go up against
So always stay hydrated and well fed in the cold time of the year
And be easy on yourself
@@Crude.Critter I’m sober in the winter to focus on riding and safety in the bc. Well worth it. Then spring time comes and it’s party time, it’s a fun lifestyle
@@eriksportsyeah, it's not like people don't shovel their driveway out at home. People that live in the snowy regions get a lot more exercise than people in the all summer south!
He had luck i know alot of people who would just walked away
For those of you unfamiliar with skiing or snowboarding, situations like these are a lot more common than one might think. The snowboarder fell into what's called a tree well. When snow falls, it doesn't collect as thick in the areas beneath the branches of fir trees, creating a loose patch of powder, air, and branches. They can be difficult to spot and very easy to fall into, and when you fall into them, the snow caves in around you and it can be literally impossible to get out, leaving you to suffocate. My dad fell into one while skiing and he would have died if his buddy hadn't pulled him out (which was very difficult according to him) and in my opinion it's one of the worst ways to die
Bro now I don’t want to go skiing man
@@darkflyper9536to add to what Mike stated, if you stay on the slope it won't happen to you. And to go off-slope you'd have to be fairly experienced, you don't go off-slope on your first day skiing 😉 So, if you want to try it, have a go.
My brother fell into one snowboarding in Utah. By himself, like the guy in the video, which wasn't too smart. Somehow my bro righted himself and managed to get out. He thought that he was a goner too. The risks of hitting the glades, lady bois....
I was snowboarding on mount hood 15 years ago or so…and while we were there someone died in a lift well. The same thing happened at the base of one of the post for the lift about halfway up the mountain. It is insane how dangerous skiing and snowboarding can be if you aren’t taught the dangers of the mountain. This is an incredible video if you ask me. It was not his time to go.
@@MsJuvalnot true….I just commented on someone else’s comment before I saw this but someone died at Mt Hood in a lift well right on the trail. Yes it was dumping snow and there was a lot of powder but it was still on the trail. Scary shit.
Unbelievable! Someone has a guardian angel for sure. Beautiful job being aware and making his rescue! ♥️♥️♥️
So fortunate for that skier to have seen his snowboard. He was buried deep. Nothing more than a miracle right there. ♥️♥️
If it wasn't for that orange board he wouldn't have even seen him!!
Looks like he was following. Then hit fresh snow and looked back. Good intuition. 👍
Amen
yup . as an avid skiieer i would say that skiier actually took many not normal paths to happen to spot him .. why ? he was led to him ? i think so .. all i can say .. a miracle . someone was watching out for that young man
@@craigbmm4675 ♥️👍♥️
Something people may not realize is just how INCREDIBLY difficult it is to maneuver in that kind of deep snow. Every step is absolutely exhausting in those conditions. Kudos to the rescuer for having the strength to do it.
It might have just happened but it's possible for a person to freeze to the point of death but the body takes on a kind of hibernation.
I'm a Medical Sergeant for SAR and when training is drilled in "You're not dead until you're warm and dead"
@@ladyweasellou3367not in this situation, or in a case in which there’s no oxygen fed to the brain.
No lie there. I skied in deep powder at Alta for the first time about 15 years ago. 18-24 inches of the light and fluffy stuff. Last run of the day had a release and went 15 feet down a steep run. Twenty minutes of effort later I was no closer to my erstwhile ski than when I started and completely winded (and I was running marathons at the time). Luckily another skier came along and was able to grab it and get it down to me. This guy was a total boss getting back up to the boarder.
If you are in this kind of situation, the last thing you are worried about are the tempratures. You develope so much adrenaline due to the fact that you have to act quickly in this do or die situation. The life of a human lies in your hands. Can you imagine what would happen to you if you couldnt get him out alive. You would have trauma for the rest of your life. Not because it is your fault, but because your mind will tell you what you could have done differently and that feeling of "what if" never leaves you.
Believe me, i were in some kind of do or die situations and the cold is secondry in this sitation.
@@WarrenPuffet
I'm aware, just tossed it out there. Hand granade.
Always found it astonishing when we come across a recently frozen animal and *occasionally* able to bring it back with little to no negative effects. One of us will usually take it home to be sure but it's interesting. Did my training in The Carpathian Mountains and found a massive frozen bat, my instructor helped me save it. That was the funniest and most protective animal I've ever seen. Lost a little foot and primary 'toe' from frostbite so he hung wrong side up.
This was nothing short of a miracle. Most people on that mountain take the same path. This guy was out of bounds in the trees and still managed to find him. One slight turn a different direction that guys still up there.
Yep. Completely insane
I thought the same. You can see the skier looked eyed the route to his left and then decided to squeeze through that tiny gap in the trees. What are the odds of him just going through that little space!!! Clearly not the snowboarders time to go!!😅
On top of that if the Snowboarder didnt have a bright red board it could have been easily missed.
Fate, both gonna be friends/brothers now even they not blood related.
True
OMG. I haven’t been that stressed out watching something in a long time ! That kid has no idea how lucky he was that that skier was behind him. Bravo to you sir ! You saved a life that day
The fact that he had a shovel and saw him in all of that space is a miracle
When skiing back country you should always have a shovel. the guy buried probably has a shovel too.
@@spreadneck2063 Oh mb then
I've done a ton of that sort of riding. TREE WELLS are deadly. You can die in one totally unburied hanging there like a bat, feet board-up. Tends to happen around douglas firs. My suggestions for avoiding them
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1. RIDE WITH A PROPER POWDER BOARD. 160cm broad nose min. I used to ride a Solomon all terrain 164, v stiff for hardcore powder. Don't use some trick board. 167 if you are heavy.
2. GO FAST. You fall in one on a speed check typically. Boy prob clutched at that tree as he speed checked & fell. Go fast &you clear them. Y'all saw how the skiier (decent but not great) had to speed check. Be good.
3. YOU ARE RISKING YOUR LIFE, SO BE AWARE. If anyone is wondering those are peak life moments, so the risk is worth it. PEAK.
@@spreadneck2063 Yeah that's basic kit, that and a beacon.
His skis even got stuck in the snow just before he saw his board , otherwise possibly wouldn’t have. Amazing rescue.
Being trapped like this has to be my worst nightmare! I hope this guy never boards alone again! Bravo for rescuing him
For all we know his buddy was just 30 seconds ahead of him. I've lost track of buddies in those conditions, and I was left just praying I had missed them go ahead of me, and not ended up upended in a tree well. Luck is essential in these situations.
Apparently he was with a group but they were all ahead of him. He had a radio or something like that with him but couldnt reach it
@@s.severn he had a radio, beacon, and a shovel, but none of it was any use to him under there. He was in group of four people.
its staged to go viral he just happened to be filming
@@scuffedclips1 I guess if always having your camera on while you're on the slopes like most intermediate to expert skiers/boarders counts as just happened to be filming then that's true.
Wow amazing Im so greatful.
Can you imagine the relief the guy felt when he felt someone digging him out? The unbelievable luck that he was found in time is truly a miracle. Thank God & the skier.
I feel like his legs might have been numb so imagine he didn’t know until the light hit him
Not lucky, blessed 😊
I believe the boarder had come to terms with this being his last moments on this earth. He had zero panic, was extremely calm and almost motionless. I think the realization he had of his situation had really set in. Imagine being in his position, coming to terms with such a scenario and then miraculously a skier litteraly runs overtop you in such a wide and random spot. That skier was given a push in the right direction by God to help this poor boarder.
God would've let him die alongside the countless others that weren't so lucky. 😂 credit to the skier though
@@Frawzen480 Yup, for believers if something bad happens, it isn't God. If something good happens, it is God. What hypocrites.
5:01 “Take your time man…”
Dude’s a legend. He’s been buried alive and he’s calm enough to let his rescuer know he’s gonna be okay. 💪🏼
for a second i thought he said it sarcastically lmao
He was probably in hypothermic shock, or hypoxic.
@@kellypatterson4412 Tell us about that if you don’t mind…
I noticed his hands weren’t moving for quite a while.
@@kellypatterson4412 he could have also just been hyped to know he’s not gonna die so he was like “I’m good bro. A moment ago I was gonna die, now I’ve actually got time” lol
@@kellypatterson4412 he couldn’t have been there long enough to be in hypothermic shock. He was insulated and safe from direct contact too.
Wow this man is a hero. This is why skiiers and snowboarders should always travel in pairs at the very least. Safety in numbers really counts. Just wow my heart hurt for this snowboarder.
Especially boarders because they have no poles to release their bindings with, skiers at least MIGHT be able to remove skis
He was with others. they were ahead of him and didn't see what happened. They were calling him but he couldn't answer.
@naydoorf They're not "spouting bullshit" they're saying you should always have someone nearby while doing this stuff. You're being a bitch for no reason
@naydoorf Not bullshit though. He said pairs, these "friends" left him and were ahead. Pairs stay together.
@naydoorf dude chill
He was good as gone… incredible
Kind of a wholesome moment, telling him "we're both gonna just catch our breath for a second". Terrifying situation, but you both handled it really well and didn't panic. Good on both of you, and stay safe out there
Well I wouldn’t say there was no panic
You can hear the guys heartbeat and the adrenaline filling up which means he’s panicking to a extent
He’s just not letting it consume and overtake his ability to think clearly of what to do and how to react
And the guy under the snow I’m sure he’s panicking but he’s also buried headfirst in thick fresh fallen powder snow which might as well be concrete to him so despite panicking and probably attempting to flail and get out there was about butt fuck all he could do with that panic once your hear him gulp in a few breaths of air and respond though you can tell he thought he was dead
“Take your time”
@@Glowstick48 well said
Honestly that line was incredibly comforting. He made it look like he had it under control, which he did, but that reassurance is still nice to feel when you're in a situation like this.
its staged to go viral he just happened to be filming
Went up the mountain a skier and came down a hero with a friend for life.
Watched the video several times, the boarder was in front of the skier. They were together.
@@d.ashgrove1247I don’t understand contrarians like you who will go towards great lengths to believe thinking differently than everyone else makes them smarter 😂
@@d.ashgrove1247that was another skier, not a snowboarder lol
@@d.ashgrove1247 so why would the boarder at the start have ski sticks haha
what if the guy goes on to have a kid and he is the next Hitler?
"take ur time man" just shows he doesnt care how long it takes to get him out hes just so glad hes alive. hes so lucky
I had some fun imagining he was saying that sarcastically haha
@@long-shotlouieliterally that’s what i thought. Cracks me up everytime i hear that. 😀😀😀
He knows he doesn’t need the guy passing out from the exertion!
I think he was essentially saying "Ok I can breathe now, so slow down, calm down and focus as you continue digging and please don't rebury me or get yourself buried."
Once the guy could breathe, you have time. Quite a lot of time, actually. So it is prudent at that spot to take your time.
Faith in humanity restored ❤ Amazing rescuer and a very lucky snowboarder!
Dude you left us hanging, really wanted to see that guy up out of the snow but I’m sure saving his life was much more important than a video clip. Thanks for just being aware and helping a fellow out of a dangerous situation
I agree, but also, getting him out might end up showing his face and much more of his reaction, which might be kind of more private things...?
Exactly as the other guy said. 1000% this man was an emotional MESS after getting out.
Right? I was like... Wtf
@@Lillyluri this guy deserves to do whatever he wants with the video. He earned the right.
@Miles I imagine it takes a very special kind of man to not be after that. Being buried alive would scare the crap out of me. I'd be a mess.
That man is astonishingly calm for being stuck in such a situation
More like in shock
he had probably already accepted death at that point.
Shock is a weird state of mind. Indescribable.
Well you only have so much stress chemicals in stuff in you, eventually you just run out
I think he was just so glad that he was found that he felt a massive relief, hearing him dig must have been the sound of his guardian angel to him
“Take your time man” I know he’s probably not 100% lucid from the cold and lack of oxygen, but I think this gives serious insight into who the snow boarder is as a person. Even when still mostly buried and barely escaping certain death, he still manages to be polite and kind to his savior. And that skier, what an absolute hero. Got my adrenaline going watching him dig for that poor guy, you could tell he was absolutely determined to rescue this dude no matter what. I’m proud to call both of these gentlemen fellow Americans.
He's probably terrified of the snow collapsing in again, he knows he's breathing and going to be ok and just doesn't want to get caved in on again, it must be a terrifying position.
I thought it was a "coping humor" sort of thing. Lmao
So glad this man found him in time! ❤
pretty sure no1 would be rude when getting saved in a situation like this :D kinda normal response
Pretty sure he said "thank you, kind man"
How do you know that the rescuer was an American?
This brought a tear to my eye. That skier is a hero. I can’t imagine what the snowboarder must’ve been feeling that whole time. So glad he’s ok.
Not only is he lucky enough for someone to find him and help, the person that finds him has a SHOVEL and a video camera. Amazing video.
That's because it's fake.
@@jesser999 you can't fake almost dying
@@jesser999 or the dude is well prepared in case something were to go wrong on a snowy mountain.
@@graveyardduck7017 shovel is a mandatory piece of equipment when going off-piste, I don't understand how people can think it's a matter of coincidence.
If you’re off-piste/backcountry skiing, you better damn well have a shovel. This guy is lucky, yeah, but his rescuers having a shovel should be considered normal.
Probably one of the most intense real videos I've seen in some time. A lot of it is realizing how alone that snow border must have felt prior to being rescued. Thank God this skier was observant, prepared and intelligent in his approach.
imagine how unrealistic and pure luck was that. i find it hard to believe and i wouldnt be surprise if that was staged.
@@kebub1 I feel like it would be pretty hard to stage the state of burriedness the guy is in.
@@pigger1010 idk maybe. being find in snow like this where barely anyone passes by is like winning on lottery.
@@kebub1 why don't you tell that to the commenter who lost his brother in the main comments 😂 probably didn't feel staged to him.
@@kebub1 well winning the lottery is possible. If youve never had a moment where you had a crazy lucky, one in a lifetime moment, i wonder if you need to get out more. Ive had one in a lifetime experiences that people wouldnt have believed if there werent witnesses or cameras. Lucky one in a lifetime coincidences happen everyday all the time around the world
Francis Zuber is the name of the rescuer. The news report credits Zuber and his avalanche-rescue training for saving snowboarder Ian Steger's life. I'm not a skier, and until now I've never really appreciated just how dangerous those tree wells are. Well done, Francis Zuber!
Yes. I think most of us, being in situation like this, would try to help. You won't leave a snowboard in the snow and just skie away. But not all of us would have the skills and nerve for the rescue. For example, he took of the skies but immediately made some rampart with them, to serve as a lifesaver in case he would fall into some void below himself; he had not waisted precious time for assembling the shovel, but dug with his hands. And had the shovel in the backpack, I don't think everyone does this. Wonderful sample of responsibility, for himself and other people. Really very, very well done!
@@ubangis1 Yep he dug to the face first to allow him to breathe, using his hands in order to not hurt him with the shovel until he could have a better understanding of how the body is positioned so he could shovel safely . Very well done indeed.
dont really need avalanche training to know what to do here
@@rock-uu7qr ya you would think it's common sense to dig with your hands to find his head... Would some moron really start sticking a shovel in there without knowing where the dudes face is?
@@rock-uu7qr I disagree, I think he did everything exactly right exactly Right!
This is such a one-in-a-million rescue. That's insane. This guy could have totally just went about his ski trip without saving this guy. Kudos for agood eye and the first aid knowledge!
I get chills all over. I was in 2005 in the boarders position in the swiss alps. Someone rescued me. Thank you brave heros.
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Wow that's crazy how does that happen as in getting so deep? I never seen snow I live in Aus and never traveled to a part with snow. Not being a dick
@@GLOBAL-STRUGGLE the snow is very soft and sometimes very far down to the hard pack. Under trees tend to be big wells which you can kinda fall into. You wouldn’t believe how soft the snow is until you get stuck in it. I’ve been stuck up to my waist with a snowboard on, it took me so long to free myself. Then you move and just sink again, it’s brutal!
@@GLOBAL-STRUGGLE it's so difficult to just walk through fresh snow! it takes so much energy out of you! and everything is working against you
@@sp4nrs "QUICK SNOW " ? Yeah, thanks for what you explained ... you can kinda see it looks like he took a head first dive next to a tree... ///suppose the evergreens may heat from the sun and create these pockets?/// EDIT, Wiki: TREE WELL : A tree well, also known as a SPRUCE TRAP, is the space around a tree under its branches that does not get the same amount of snow as the surrounding open space. This creates a void or area of loose snow below the branches and around the trunk that is dangerous to any hikers, snowshoers, skiers, snowboarders, and snowmobilers who fall into them. If someone lands in such a well, often as a result of a fall, it can be too deep for them to climb up the surrounding loose snow before they are buried. Making the situation more dangerous, they often fall into the well head-first and as the result of an accident which could leave them injured or unconscious.
For those who have never skiied before, just doing that movement, 0:35, of shuffling your skis back and forth, trying to go up a slope in all that loose snow is incredibly exhausting. You can hear the man breathing heavily while doing it and then to also dig that man out of the snow is truly a Herculean effort. God bless this man for saving this snowboarder.
people seem to forget all of this exercise on top of that is at high altitude with thin air. its like wearing a mask basically while trying to run sprints
Yes! Amazing truly
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Nevermind wearing a mask, it’s like wearing a plastic bag over your whole head!
his adrenaline must have been pumping for him to do this.
yea that level of physical activity especially in such an intense situation was borderline superhuman lol
It's incredible that the skier took the same path as the snowboarder and was able to see him, stop and help him all in time for it to not be fatal.. it is Literally insane.. good for them. What an incredible moment
He didn't just seen him. I think he felt that he scraped that guy's snowboard, and noticed it
Exactly what I was thinking! For him to take that same path was nothing short of a miracle.
@@samp6237 he might have seen that the snowboarder was going down a dangerous path and gone to make sure everything went smoothly
And catch it on camera
pure Luck, never go completely alone.
How was that dude not dead? This guy was not only ultra alert but he came prepared! True Hero!
That snow had a lot of air and wasn't densely packed ... which fortunately gave them more time before he would suffocate
Thats God for ya.
100% guarantee same thing happened to the dude that rescued him so he started carrying small pack in case it happened again - also he was using a lot of words that first responders do and was extra smart about how to use his poles flat to gain climb traction and skis to brace up the fluffy stuff so he could have a platform to dig down from. If he could have walked to him, he would have - but it was so loose in the cluster of tree wells that he would have either been buried on the way and/or fell in on the original victim.
@@dma93-ch your breath initially melts the snow around your mouth giving you some time to breathe, it then starts to form an ice wall/pocket that won’t melt and you will suffocate very shortly after.
@jacksprrow - No, it's not. That *_skier_* who happened to be _following_ him was *_close enough_* and he noticed the *snowboard* as he skied over it. He was *prepared* and _carried a shovel_ for this purpose, and he was *_calm_* and *_capable_* in rescuing the boarder.
No "sky-daddy" needed.
HTH did he even see him!? Amazing. Snowboarder prayed right that morning.
I think he initially thought the snowboarder was just crashed on of the snow. When he realised the guy was fully burried that’s when he realised he was in a race against time. What a frightening experience for both of them!
At the same time there is nothing more heartwarming than seeing humans help each other out.
Agree with everything you said except I think he understood the situation the moment he passed him. You may know this already but it is a common danger in that environment called a tree well. The skier is just exhausted from spending his strength to climb up to the boarder. I had to replay the video to see if he was the guy in front of him but he was not. It is a miracle he was seen by the skier.
So lucky the skier literally passed over that burried man
"You all right?" - Followed by no response, seeing the board upside down, then immediately gets to work. You're probably right
If you never skid back country in this much snow you cannot comprehend how hard it is to move just a few feet uphill. This skier was in incredible shape and had some serious skill.
Back in the early 2000s a friend rode off a railroad grade at night on a snowmobile in the northern WIsconsin lake effect zone from lake Superior. Yes he was drunk and it was 2:30am so no other traffic on the trail. With 240 inches of snow that season so far (it was late January) stepping off the grade sank you to your crotch, so the only way to get to him was to belly crawl. He was not that far off the grade but it took him hitting the gas on the snowmobile and 2 big guys (me and a 3rd friend) 35 minutes to get that sled back onto the grade. Yes we had to rest a bit before moving on. So yeah that dig by the skier was quite impressive.
I completely agree. This skier was nothing short of a guardian angel sent to this snowboarder. I don’t even mean in like a religious sense, but the odds that a well prepared skier runs into someone while they’re still alive is incredible
Yes sir
yes, taking some snow in his hands - seen as it's something nothing, light, etc.. But working and cleaning 0,5 - 1m of snow will be a horrible job.
It’s nearly impossible to move without first packing the snow down around you to give yourself a solid base to stand on. Otherwise it’s barely different from being in water.
His exhausted "thank you" breaks my heart
Thank gosh he found him before he gave up
@@Rockin_ROCKShe already gave up but death hasn't come yet
I felt that. So breaking
Watched the video several times, the boarder was in front of the skier. They were together.
@@d.ashgrove1247they were not together. They just happened to take the same path. Still lucky the skier saw him hanging there because he was out of view.
This guy came as a guardian angel to save that poor person buried underneath all the snow thank god he chose the same path saved a precious life thankyou sir 🙏❤️👏🏻
I had to hold back tears, man imagine how long it would have taken for this poor man to die if he had not been found by this hero. I'm so glad there are people like this still on the planet.
Few days propably. He could breathe so,death does not come quick..
Same. I teared up watching this
@@vili1 how was he able to breathe though??
@@jimskeuh snow is kinda spongey
Probly not long I think suffocating
OMG that guy in the snow was probably only minutes away from taking his last breath, he 100% must of been thinking that he was going to die.
Thank you to the guy that dug him out, hero status 10/10
yeah im pretty sure he was just accepting everything and remembering all the good things and stuff
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@@rwils7925 Jesus had nothing to do with his saving, it was a skier and the skier alone.
@@rwils7925 false models still work in some nondeveloped parts of the world...
from the way he said "thank you" at 3:10 he for sure thought that hed bite it.
"take your time man" felt very sad like he had given in on all hope of survival before and was truly greatfull that he was found
He said that because he could breathe and was generally okay for the moment.. enough for the rescuer to catch his breath. Don’t want the rescuer to pass out or have a heart attack! Then they will both be in trouble.
I'm thinking he knew that guy was his only friend in the world at that moment and he wanted to make sure he was happy, healthy, and not gonna wear himself out
@@mcleodmichael1 Exactly my thoughts
I think he was the guy right in front of him at the beginning of the clip, I don't think he was there long but he definitely thought he was fucked. Terrifying.
@@debradowner8761 Initially thought the same, but different cloths & equipment!
That insanely exhausted “thank you” spoke volumes. This guy seemingly made peace with his situation prior to his apparent miracle.
Amazing how he took the time to tell the buried snowboarder what's going on, and that he's just taking a breath and that he's not going to leave him.
Very composed too. Professional
Amazing though? Ppl are so over the top with expressions.
It's heroic for sure
@Post 98 he could have not said anything at all and it wouldn’t have mattered lol. Barely even commendable. It’s amazing he saved his life lol. That’s the crazy part.
@@Lukeomatic719 ......
I read an article and the skier actually has avalanche rescue training. That’s why he dug straight to his face so he could breath. Dude is a beast.
@@Lukeomatic719 Nah it actually matters. Keeping people calm in emergency situations is often the difference between life or death. Talking and remaining calm and clearly getting information across is important. Making sure the person your helping doesn't freak out and make the situation worse by going into shock or panicking matters extremely.
Amazing to see the rescuer do everything right. Approached carefully, assesed the situation and dug straight for the mans face. Kept him calm and then continued to free him. Bravo sir. And props to the snowboarder for maintaining a cool head. No pun intended.
No pun intended but still funny, haha.
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And you could tell how relieved the rescuer was at hearing the rescued’s voice - his strong “I’m good”. It’s heartwarming (no pun intended either) to see how they sort of reassured each other by being calm and controlled
This deserves a spotlight, I was going to comment the same thing. It's hard to overstate how great a job he did taking his time and insuring his own safety first as he approached calmly. This could've been much worse, big kudos to him.
Yup, a lot of people would just freeze in these kind of situations (no pun intended), so keeping your composure is a must.
I can't say anything that already hasn't been said about both of these guys. Chilling and heartbreaking to watch, but the outcome was as good as it gets. Be kind to yourself folks. We only have a finite amount of time here.
Even less time, if you do dumb shit like this boarder did. Riding alone on this sort of terrain
So very true. Most of us don't think about that much. Live every day to the fullest.
@k1xnt_712 all boarders run this risk making them all stupid
We got more time in heaven.
@@Lmao_373 Although I believe in God, I can't rely on heaven.
Whoever is digging this person out, I love you! So beautiful!!
The amount of energy he had to use to pull that off is insane. This guy is an absolute hero. That was terrifying.
Adrenaline is a heck of a thing
Calling helpers heroes makes people ashamed to ask for help
@@DawnshieId this is the stupidest thing i have ever read in my entire life
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What?
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A boy I knew in high school died snowboarding this way. I’m glad you were able to help him.
It’s so dangerous
jesus this makes me never want to go snowboarding.. scary
How was he able to help him if he died?
@@lionobama1397 different person
@@bentaihananas4169 Were you there too?
This is literally one of the most amazing videos online, period. The fact he took that dlecific route through those trees exactly where the guy was buried, a miracle. The fact there was just enough room for his feet and snowboard to be sticking out, a miracle. I really wish he could've kept recording to see the look on the other mans face when he gets pulled out. I would imagine he would have been crying in absolute relief and probably owed his life to his savior. Absolutely 100% a miracle.
Amen
Thats what happens when you dont do mewing
@@reapexer Are you serious
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Thank you for saving his life! An example of grace, of hope. We need to look out for one another and help one another.
for anyone who's never been in snow this deep, i cannot possibly describe the exhaustion you build up walking- digging- moving around. one of the first times I could ever imagine myself "giving up and dying" was in powder like this. you have to be so careful with how you move.
100%. Having done a my fair share of off piste i can say that theres nothing like it. Ive fallen a few times but at worst on my stomach or back, and even then its hard to get back up. The snow swallows yur body, weighs yu down, when yu try to push against it yur arm/ leg just goes further in making it even worse. Not to mention as a snowboarder yur feet are bound up in parallel with a massive anchor holding them together. Being upside-down like he was with yur arms unable to unlatch yur board is the same as being in a straight jacket with constant pressure on every part of yur body. He absolutely would have died if nobody had found him.
@@benclimenhaga2136 these cross country skiers and snowboarders are some of the most fit people in the world.
Yeah I remember getting stuck in powder face up with my board stuck. Took nearly every ounce of energy I had to get out. After I made it back down the hill, I was done, literally done. Was done for the day and done snowboarding.
Absoutely true. Yes, deep powder is like skiing/boarding in a cloud, nearly weightless, but falling and recovering is just the opposite; a nightmare.
Yeah it's nothing to play around with, I would never board alone in this stuff. Even on those perfect days where I know it's going to be heaven, if I don't have at least one person with me, I don't go into these areas. I've been stuck before I just can't describe the relief when I was finally able to reach my bindings and was able to start the process of digging myself out. I was so exhausted from trying for my bindings I was on the verge of throwing up. Later that night I broke down and had a panic attack.
This guy was upside down and completely submerged with barely any of his board sticking out to be noticed. I'm amazed he remained conscious, I'm amazed he was still alive, I'm amazed he was discovered by sheer chance. This man can fully claim to be the luckiest on the planet, he's earned that title.
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@NoSaltJustPepperBae yes God wanted to make a TH-cam video.
@NoSaltJustPepperBae it definitely wasn’t the decision and free will of another human being to stop and notice and save another person. No. Let’s place it on God. (I’m a Christian btw, grew up Catholic). Naw. This was the work of a Good Samaritan, this wasn’t our God
@NoSaltJustPepperBae I said what I said. Stupid. ☕️
@@MIKEFisherX170WARD this man only is a cause, the Lord made possible for him to save this guy. The man that saved him was a good person and all, but only God put him in his way