Julia Schmideder
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Interview with Xavier de la Rue about his avalanche accident
Julia Schmideder • 11/24/2008
During a photo shoot on 28.3.08, snowboard pro and winner of the Freeride World Tour (2010), Xavier de le Rue, triggered a huge avalanche and was swept over two kilometers. Thanks to his avalanche airbag, he survives the accident almost unharmed. In an interview, Xavier comments on the spectacular photos and talks about his experiences and thoughts on the sport and emergency equipment.