While all avalanches suck, there’s something particularly cringeworthy about this video.

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Maybe it’s the avalanche being triggered in the landing or the variable snow that takes the skier down. Whatever the case may be, this video serves as a frightful reminder to practice companion rescue regularly so you can save your buddy like these guys did.

*Video courtesy of Sport Safety