Elyse Saugstad

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". 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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