Snowboarder Comes Within Inches of Going Face First Into Rocks

Snowboarder Comes Within Inches of Going Face First Into Rocks

Truly frightening close call for Italian snowboarder Riccardo Bertoldi who misjudged snow conditions and punched through a top layer of ice sending him headfirst into a rock which he only missed by mere inches:

“Every time I watch this video I feel more and more scared. For my misreading of the situation and the bad conditions of the snow, this is what happened; fortunately I am here to tell it, without serious consequences, but only a lot of bruises and to be honest with a different experience and awareness than before.” –Riccardo Bertoldi

Thankfully Riccardo missed the rock but still suffered a nasty scorpion. Great reminder to wear a helmet and to be weary when snow conditions are variable.

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