"Stoked to be alive❤️ Today I competed in a four star qualifier event from the free ride world tour, and I got into an avalanche. Wasn't my best run in the beginning, but it turned out way worse than I could ever expect. I was on top of the avalanche because of my Airbag so buy yourself an airbag. Thank you to the people who helped me. I'm completely fine and alive. ❤️"
"Anyone who has spent time in avalanche terrain knows how quickly a competition run can turn into a survival scenario. Veteran freerider JT Holmes Jr. weighed in with a comment that cut through the noise: "Good job staying on top even before the bag floated you. And good job being prepared with the airbag. I am sure the FWT had good mountain guides assessing the venue and deemed it safe. It goes to show that even when using our best judgment, slopes can fail unexpectedly. Good learning experience.""
During a Freeride World Qualifier four-star event at Serre Chevalier, German snowboarder Leonardo Schweizer triggered a large avalanche mid-run. He stayed composed, deployed his avalanche airbag, and remained on the surface of the debris. He was carried by the avalanche but emerged uninjured. Schweizer later posted on Instagram urging people to buy airbags and thanking helpers. Veteran freerider JT Holmes Jr. highlighted that even with experienced guides and careful venue assessment, slopes can fail unexpectedly. Proper equipment, preparation, and airbags can be critical survival factors in freeride competitions and backcountry terrain.
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