Swedish Skier Pulls Off Incredible Backflip to Escape Avalanche In March 2013, Swedish skier Sverre Liliequist stunned the world at the Swatch Skiers Cup in Zermatt, Switzerland. While being chased by a roaring avalanche, he executed a full backflip mid-run—a move few would attempt even on calm slopes. The stunt combined instinct, skill, and complete control under extreme pressure. Liliequist landed cleanly, skied out of the slide, and turned potential disaster into one of the most replayed mome