Skier Rescued After Plunging 50 Feet into La Grave Glacier Crevasse
Channel: Syncopea
Date: 2024-01-21

Skier Rescued After Plunging 50 Feet into La Grave Glacier Crevasse
In April 2022, a skier from the Les Powtos sports team, while navigating the challenging terrain of La Grave, France, experienced a harrowing incident. While traversing a glacier, the skier unexpectedly lost balance and plummeted down a deep crevasse, falling roughly 50 feet.Fortunately, the skier's swift reflexes and presence of mind kicked in. They managed to grab onto the icy edge of the crevasse, preventing themselves from sliding further down the potentially deadly fall.Alerted by the skier's screams, the accompanying Les Powtos team members, who were experienced in glacier travel, sprang into action. Utilizing ice screws, axes, and rope, they skillfully and swiftly rappelled down the crevasse and secured the fallen skier.
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