Elyse Saugstad is an American professional free skier. She was the 2008 Freeride World Champion.[1] Saugstad gained additional notoriety after surviving the 2012 Tunnel Creek avalanche.[2] She credits her survival to her use of an avalanche airbag that she deployed when the slide started.[3][4]

References

  1. ↑ SHIRA, DAHVI (2012-02-20). "Pro Skier Elyse Saugstad: How I Survived Deadly Avalanche". People. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
  2. ↑ Branch, John (20 December 2012). "Snow Fall". The New York Times. Retrieved 24 December 2012.
  3. ↑ Saugstad, Elyse. "ABS AVALANCHE AIRBAG BACKPACK REVIEW". The Wonderful World of Skiing. Archived from the original on 17 January 2013. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
  4. ↑ DUERSON, MEENA HART (February 20, 2012). "Skier Elyse Saugstad who survived fatal Washington avalanche credits backpack for saving her life". Daily News. Retrieved 6 January 2013.


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