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Skier and Dog Narrowly Escape Avalanche in Pyrenees Mountains

Published January 13, 2026, 07:17
Skier and Dog Narrowly Escape Avalanche in Pyrenees Mountains

Skier and professional cyclist Ares Masip experienced a terrifying ordeal in the Pyrenees Mountains when she unintentionally triggered an avalanche during a descent. The avalanche swept both her and her dog away, but they managed to escape unharmed. Masip captured the moment of the avalanche on video, which she posted to Instagram, showing the sudden collapse of the snow as she skied down. She described the experience as frightening, emphasizing the importance of caution and safety measures in the mountains. The area where the avalanche occurred was familiar to Masip, as she had crossed it several times in the past. However, as she pointed out, conditions in the mountains are always unpredictable and there is no guarantee of safety. Masip urges people to be careful and consider all potential risks before embarking on an activity in the mountains.