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How Travis Rice Survived an Avalanche

VALDEZ ALASKA - In Season 1, Episode 5 of the National Geographic series Edge of the Unknown with Jimmy Chin, titled "Riding the Avalanche," elite snowboarder Travis Rice recounts his near-fatal experience during the filming of The Fourth Phase in 2016.Legendary snowboarder Travis Rice details a near-fatal avalanche in Alaska, featured in National Geographic’s Edge of the Unknown with Jimmy Chin, which resulted in a 100-foot fall over a cliff band. Following the incident, which occurred during the filming of The Fourth Phase, Rice is now advocating for stricter avalanche safety protocols. The incident highlights the dangers of underestimating mountain conditions, even for elite athletes.

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