The Fourth Phase: How Travis Rice Survived a HEAVY Avalanche

Travis Rice explains what took place before, during and after he was taken out by an avalanche in The Fourth Phase, and how safety and proper preparation is a key part of riding in big mountains like Alaska.

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The Fourth Phase: Travis Rice on Surviving a HEAVY Avalanche

[jrbaconcheez]

Title: "HEAVY
Travis: "It was a relatively small avalanche."

[stludachris]

For everyone that didn't see The Fourth Phase... Everyone on their team was trained for an avalanche situation, safety and recovery. They tested different parts of the mountains and conditions were pretty good and deemed safe enough. Victor just hit a line on a new face with success. Travis was wearing a helmet. He wasn't wearing an ABS for the sake of the shot while filming, as well as, what was said before with the conditions seeming safe. Travis is very calculated when he rides, so is his team. They lessen the risks with their knowledge but mother nature sometimes has her own plan.

[MrFg]

I've spent twenty-five years in the mountains, skiing, climbing, mountaineering, and it's only really now that I look back and see how many times I was in danger and didn't even know it. I guess I'm starting to realize it's been nothing but sheer luck.

[jamesl]

Nothing broken but his board? That's insane.

[gunsofaugust]

I got this great con going. I watch all of these videos and I never drink Red Bull, Thanks for the free entertainment!

[diegoseco]

I think this is the best serie in Red Bull, congratulations

[ronharris]

Man travis rice is a beast. He's lived one of the most thrilling lives out of any human. Much respect for him and his accomplishments.

[getlst]

WTF was that guy talking about everyone coming together to make a change. WTF are we going to do, write an e-mail to God asking him to stop Avalanches

[dcboy]

Travis, I've seen that you been doing the avalanche training in some videos. I had no idea that you were in an avalanche. I differently will learn more about avalanches in the near future. Thank you for reminding everyone of the dangers.

[christianpugliese]

Thanks for posting this, since I watched the movie I was curious to know more about it.

[ChristianRaymondFilms]

That was an intense one, glad he made it out ok and still saw another day.

[SPChef]

And THAT right there ladies and gentlemen is why Rice is my favorite rider hands down. 100% . I do believe that was his second avalanche contact? First one wasn't nearly as huge, but still.

[petersiegfriedkrug]

"Know before you go" Thanks for this video. The qualitiy of this video is so high

[willj]

The fact that he managed to regain control is incredible

[MrPakman]

Thanks for the link guys, really helpful !

[sirdudeness]

Angels were watching over you that day brother! Glad you were spared for those nearest and dearest to you and for all of us that love watching your unreal ridding!

[benashlin]

4-5 years ago I was on my first cat trip. I got caught in my own sluff, dragged 60-100 feet down mountain, threw some trees and finally stopped when i hit a bigger tree. Scary stuff. 1/100th of what took Travis. On the way up the guides were telling us to try to get to the side and try to undo your board. The board is like an anchor pulling you down. It happens fast, like he says there is not much you can do once you are in it. Some people are lucky and some are not. Don't put yourself in that situation in the first place. These guys are Pro's. They take calculated risks. Travis, Jeremy, Xav, Victor, Brian have all been caught in Avalanches and got lucky. Many of their friends have not. Training, gear and riding with people you trust to save you life help.

[readventurekids]

Skiers should always carry a dog biscuit in their ski-suit pocket. That way if they're trapped under an avalanche the rescue dogs will find them first.

[colbycummings]

Angels were watching over Trav. Gnarly ride!!!

[stonem]

@4:42, "As a community we need to come together and make a change."

WTF are you talking about? Do we stop riding? Do we petition to the mountains to stop avalanches?