"Genuinely feel bad for everyone involved in this multi person t-bar crash at Kreischberg Ski Resort in Austria. Of course no one wants to get decked by a snowboarder sliding out of control down a steep icy slope but its not hard to sympathize with the snowboarder who had little to no chance of self-arresting after losing his footing given the terrain and the fact that he had one boot unstrapped."
"In all 5 skiers and snowboarders fell victim before the video cut off but there might have been more. Moral of the story: if you aren't completely confident in your t-bar skills as a snowboarder please avoid lifts like this with steep pitches and boilerplate conditions. Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture.... More by Francis Xavier"
A multi-person T-bar crash occurred at Kreischberg Ski Resort in Austria. A snowboarder slid out of control down a steep, icy slope and collided with other riders. The snowboarder had one boot unstrapped, which left little to no chance of self-arrest given the terrain and conditions. Five skiers and snowboarders fell before the video cut off, and there may have been additional victims. The incident underscores that steep pitches and boilerplate icy conditions can make T-bar use hazardous for snowboarders who lack complete confidence in their skills. Less confident riders should avoid such lifts.
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