End of avalanche. Part 2: The others in the party said I disappeared completely for the duration of my ride and miracle of miracle my hand broke through when it came to a stop. Initially while my skis were attached I knew I was in big trouble crushed under the heavy snow and I thought I had stopped but it was just the skis dragging. They must have released because I took off again. Managed to get my arms out in front of me and "bodysurfed" until the avalanche terminated me face down