10 Questions
What was the author looking forward to the night before the blizzard hit?
Going off-piste in fresh powder snow
What risk level was associated with the skiing conditions the morning after the blizzard?
Code 4, which is high
What happened when the author landed heavily after getting some air on the top run?
The snow started to slab and break away
What did the author do with their right arm and ski pole right before being engulfed by snow?
Reached as high as possible
What was the author thinking about just before being completely engulfed by snow?
Wondering what it was like to die
What was the author's main motivation for skiing on the morning after the blizzard despite the high risk level?
To experience the thrill of skiing off-piste in fresh powder snow
What did the author mean by 'the risk was at code 4'?
The risk level was high and dangerous
What saved the author's life when they were engulfed by the snow on the mountain?
Reaching as high as possible with the right arm and ski pole
What made it difficult for the author to see during the top run in deep snow?
The deep snow kicking up while skiing
What did the author think about just before being completely engulfed by snow?
Achievements and things left undone in life
Test your knowledge of an exciting skiing adventure in the Alps during a blizzard. Explore the challenges faced on the slopes and the thrill of skiing off-piste in fresh powder snow.
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