10 Questions
Where did the author come closest to death?
USA
Who were the author's friends on the skiing trip?
Jeremy Jones and Xavier de la Rue
When did the author start skiing?
Eight or nine years old
What is the name of the steep, narrow track that the author and his friends went down?
The Sliver
In how many countries has the author been on expeditions?
China, Pakistan, Nepal, India, Tanzania, Chad, Mali, South Africa, Borneo, and Argentina
Which of the following best describes the author's experience during the avalanche?
The author was pushed forward and out of the snowpack
What can be inferred about the size of the avalanche?
It was massive and destroyed trees, cars, and houses
How did the author feel when looking down into the bottom of the valley?
Impressed by the power of the avalanche
What was the author's initial reaction when hearing someone scream?
Fear and panic
What was the author's ultimate goal when experiencing the avalanche?
To survive and escape the snowpack
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