Body Boarding Down A Glacier Is The Coolest Type Of Insanity Ever.
Two dare devils, Claude-Alain Gailland and Gilles Janin, equipped with river boarding gear slid down 7 miles of the Aletsch Glacier in Switzerland.
There's so much danger involved in hydrospeeding on a glacier. First, there might be deep crevasses they can fall through since they're not aware of what lies ahead of them. Second, if a glacial lake falls behind them it would create a massive tidal wave of icy water sending them speeding down the river at lethal speeds. In spite of the risks, it's becoming a summertime hobby for some thrill seekers.
Fortunately, Gailland, a Swiss mountain guide, and Janin, a canyon activity specialist, made it safely and enjoyed the rush of adrenalin. The two athletes are of a handful of people in the world who are qualified to participate in this sport.
Mountaineer photographer David Carlier spent the day trudging through the ice capturing their treacherous adventure.
There's so much danger involved in hydrospeeding on a glacier. First, there might be deep crevasses they can fall through since they're not aware of what lies ahead of them. Second, if a glacial lake falls behind them it would create a massive tidal wave of icy water sending them speeding down the river at lethal speeds. In spite of the risks, it's becoming a summertime hobby for some thrill seekers.
Fortunately, Gailland, a Swiss mountain guide, and Janin, a canyon activity specialist, made it safely and enjoyed the rush of adrenalin. The two athletes are of a handful of people in the world who are qualified to participate in this sport.
Mountaineer photographer David Carlier spent the day trudging through the ice capturing their treacherous adventure.
Photos: David Carlier / Caters News
Source: wherecoolthingshappen.com Via LifeBuzz
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Body Boarding Down A Glacier Is The Coolest Type Of Insanity Ever.
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