article_snippet.sent: Point of view footage captured the terrifying moment a skier became caught up in an avalanche.
article_snippet.sent: What follows is hazy footage of a terrifying scuffle as the skier attempts to find the surface of the snow.
article_snippet.sent: Suddenly the skier can be seen falling to the floor as heavy snow from the off-piste slope closes in around the skier .
article_snippet.sent: In a matter of moments the skier, who shouts for his friend's assistance, is entirely trapped beneath the snow .
article_snippet.sent: Re-emerging not too long after disappearing, the skier pants in shock as his attempts to get his breath back .
article_snippet.sent: Let go of your ski poles, try to open your bindings, (rarely possible) pull your knees toward your chest and hold your arms in front of your face.'
highlights_snippet.sent: Snow begins falling around skier while skier negotiates the off-piste slope .
  