The best strategy for surviving an avalanche is to avoid being caught in one. If you’re skiing, snowboarding or even snowshoeing in the backcountry, make sure you’re trained in avalanche awareness and know about the conditions and terrain you plan to explore. All the avalanche gear in the world won’t help if you don’t know how to use it, and none of this equipment will prevent an avalanche. Learn more about avalanche safety gear and training: https://bit.ly/3Q0mqjt | MEC

Spanish skier Ares Masip was out with her dog on the Pic de l'Hortell, a mountain in Andorra, when she was caught up in an avalanche. 🎧 More incredible avalanche survival stories: https://bbc.in/3Nrgx1f | BBC World Service