Les Powtos dramatic fall while skiing in the Swiss Alps was captured by his GoPro and has gone viral.
Although he is an experienced skier, Les Powtos stumbled upon a deceptive circle of snow, which caved into a massive crevasse, causing him to plummet into a dark, icy chute.
The 36-year-old wedged his skis into the sides of the glacier as he slid through ice and snow, slowing his descent and ultimately coming to a stop.Les Powtos/TMX Les Powtos stumbled upon a deceptive circle of snow, which caved into a massive crevasse, causing him to plummet into a dark, icy chute.The 36-year-old wedged his skis into the sides of the glacier as he slid through ice and snow, ultimately coming to a stop.He explained to followers that he made it out with ice cleats and rope given to him by friends,The accident happened on the Meije mountain, located in Hautes-Alpes, France, known for its backcountry and extreme skiing.
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