GETO KOGEN | Roof Slide In Japan Buries Tourists

Close Call: Our Encounter with a Roof Avalanche in Episode 3 of 'Chasing The Frozen Wave'
We never expected to be caught in a roof avalanche during our snowboarding trip in Japan, but that's exactly what happened in Episode 3 of 'Chasing The Frozen Wave.' While we were preparing our BackCountry gear in the carpark close to Geto Kogen Ski Resort, a massive avalanche slid from the top of the Gondola Building and buried six tourists. Luckily, we were quick to respond and joined the rescue mission.
It was a crazy and intense experience that we'll never forget. We're grateful that we were there to help and that everyone involved made it out safely. Episode 3 of our series definitely had its share of thrills and chills, and we can't wait to see what else is in store for us on our snowboarding adventure in Japan.
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[@SteveThompson-li2fc]

That’s just how quickly “normal” can turn into a deadly situation.

[@JapanSnowPhotographer]

Yeh was hard to really capture how serious this was. Off course we didn’t film as we ran over as quick as possible and helped recover the buried people but damn it was insane. People just getting out the bus and fully buried under the snow. People were in shock

[@SteveThompson-li2fc]

Yeah, in America many people would have filmed instead of helping dig people out. That’s the “Attention Age” we currently live in. @@JapanSnowPhotographer

[@JapanSnowPhotographer]

Yeh totally agree. Pretty horrible really aye

[@sebastianosterman3161]

What jacket are you wearing in this episode?

[@JapanSnowPhotographer]

The blue Jacket is the Arch and I was wearing size L

[@user-jl1yk9qt5x]

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