![Michael Laush standing in ski gear atop a snowy mountain](https://cdn.firespring.com/images/8f297720-8dfa-4f58-86ac-67dbfb012aa4.jpg)
On Saturday January 19th 2019 while skiing at Vail Colorado I somehow fell into a snow bank headfirst and was buried up to my boots. My heart stopped beating for what we think was around eight to ten minutes and thanks to a group of amazing people I am alive to tell my story. Those that saved my life are the ones that deserve praise. For random people to help a stranger in need is amazing. The will to not give up and to do CPR when it looked like a lost cause shows extreme bravery and a never give up attitude. These wonderful people truly are my angels on the mountain.