Tree wells are a danger wherever there is fresh snow. Francis Zuber was skiing in Washington when he caught glance of a partially buried snowboard. Ian Steger, a rider from a different group, was buried upside-down and unable to free himself. Francis, trained in avalanche-rescue protocol, sprung into action to clear Ian’s airway.
The mountains don’t care how much experience you have or how careful you are. Accidents can and will happen—riding with company that is prepared and educated is the best way to stay safe in dangerous terrain. Thank you, GoPro Awards recipient Francis, for showing us what it means to “Be a HERO” 🙏
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He's a hero
Was he the first rider who went ahead of Francis? Or is this just a random person who was found. Francis you are a hero dude you deserve the award and much more. A mother gets to see her child again. A father his son. A family gets a piece of their family back. Respect.
Man that went from skiing tough terrain and chillin’ to holy eff, I need to hurry. That anxiety curve must have been steep!
Didn't ask if he was injured? Strange.
This man accepted death I’m pretty sure he’s been screaming for some time until he lost hope and the other guy was a hero he risked his own life.
Woah he could've left hin out there buried in the snow if he didn't take that way
This was Mount Baker? wth I'm so close to there.
Thankfully, all is fine in the end.
The guy he saved is the guy snow boarding in front of him
i wonder how did he get stuck upside down? Was there a huge blizzard that the man made him blind?
Quran 5: 32: “That is why We decreed for the Children of Israel that whoever kills a soul, without [its being guilty of] manslaughter or corruption on the earth, is as though he had killed all mankind, and whoever saves a life is as though he had saved all mankind”.
imagine he left him in the snow
cold blooded murder. pun intended.
Is there a version where you see him get out of na
Never stop near trees, kids. The snow there is extremely soft and you can fall right through. And never take off your snowboard in powder areas. It could be as deep as the tree is tall. You aren't getting out.
Had francis taken a left instead of a right.. I don't even wanna imagine it
彼は英雄ですね。2人とも無事で良かった！
dude was completely immobilized i feel so baddd
I think he was already finished with his life😟😧
he really tried asking the guy if he was alright but still a w
man didnt even ignore it, he didnt only care about himslef he also cared to see if someone was there, hero.
Most amazing video I have ever seen
I got something in my eyes from watching that 😓
You can literally see his adrenaline pumping by his digging and breathing
On behalf of skiers and borders everywhere, thank you Francis Zuber! You humanity saved Ian Steger. I'm even awe of the fight you had to put in just to get back up the mountain in that snow! Never seen snow like it myself, but I've learned from your video what to do if ever in the same situation, thank you.
Riding alone is riskee for fock sake