Aussie Buried by Swiss Avalanche, Incredible Rescue Captured on GoPro – Video

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The 2014/2015 Winter has been one of the worst seasons on record for Avalanche incidents in the European Alps. To date, more than 50 people have lost their lives across the region.

In this incredible video Australian skier, James Mort, and two friends were descending an off-piste run in Swiss ski resort, Les Crosets, when the slope cracked and carried James straight into a deep terrain trap where he was buried under more than 1.5 metres of snow.

Thanks to the quick response of his ski partners – who for whatever reason were not carrying a beacon but were carrying a probe and shovel – James was rescued in less than five minutes.

For the full story of his survival, check out James’ in-depth breakdown here.