What would you do if you were suddenly engulfed by a wall of snow? Ken Wylie recounts the fateful day he faced this terrifying scenario, surviving an avalanche that struck 20 years ago. Listen as Ken takes us through a series of critical oversights including a missed morning meeting and volatile snowpack conditions that culminated in disaster. His vivid storytelling captures the moment he saw his guests swept away, his desperate struggle to stay alive while buried for 45 minutes, and the sheer relief of his eventual rescue. The events of that day underscore a powerful message about the necessity of rigorous risk management and personal accountability in the wilderness.Thanks for listening to The Outlet. From the Queenstown App. Download here:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-queenstown-app/id1215583262https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.queenstown.nz&pli=1

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