Skier Shocked As Avalanche Nearly Sweeps His Friend Away

Krister Kopala and Nikolai Schirmer are a dynamic Nordic backcountry skiing and riding duo. They tackle steep lines at blisteringly high speeds and have released some of the most exciting backcountry skiing content in recent years.However, to get those viral clips and amazing videos, the pair sometimes brushes against one of the backcountry's greatest risks: avalanches. In this video, Nikolai watches as Krister is nearly swept away by a slide.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Krister F