Advanced Preparation Helps Skier Survive 300+ Foot Avalanche

TELLURIDE, Colo. (CBS4) – A skier took quite a ride after he got caught in a snow slide near Telluride.
The incident happened Wednesday outside Telluride Ski Resort.
(credit: Colorado Avalanche Information Center)
Authorities say the man likely triggered the avalanche, got caught in it and wound up being carried 300 to 500 feet. He only stopped when he hit a tree and then came to rest against a second tree.
He was buried neck deep in snow, but fortunately he had good equipment and was resc