Skier escapes death in dramatic crevasse fall caught on camera in French Alps

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Experienced skier falls into crevasse while skiing on challenging Meije mountain..

The French Alps have been a winter playground for skiers, snowboarders, and mountaineers for decades..

Recently, heart-pounding footage surfaced of an experienced skier who fell into a crevasse while skiing on the notoriously challenging Meije mountain...

The footage depicts the experienced skier descending a nearly vertical slope towards what seems like an infinite abyss while using his skis to decelerate his descent...

Despite the danger, the 36-year-old skier managed to keep his cool and wedged his skis into a small crevice, slowing his descent and ultimately coming to a stop..