There are a lot of fun things you can?do in the snow, whether it's just a little flurry or an?unexpected blizzard. Things can go south in a hurry, though, when an avalanche occurs. That's what?happened to John Swanson when he and his friends went out for an afternoon of snowmobiling in Stampede Pass on Mount Washington, about 18 miles south of Seattle.
One of his friends was shooting video from his helmet-mounted camera, and first caught Swanson taking a tumble off his snowmobile near the top of a hillside clearing. As Swanson made his way down to the bottom, a small avalanche caught him unaware and quickly buried him. Luckily, since his friends were watching, they knew exactly where to dig to get him out, and he escaped the ordeal without injury.
With avalanche danger currently extremely high in the Northwest, this is one example of how all outdoor enthusiasts need to be on their guard as they enjoy the winter weather. While this incident ended without tragedy, it's always best to be prepared.
This article originally appeared on Tecca
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