Skier Does Backflip, Gives Avalanche a Big Middle Finger Avalanches are deadly and terrifying, but Sverre Liliequist didn’t think so at the 2013 Swatch Skiers Cup. After triggering an avalanche, Liliequist hit a jump and stuck a ballsy backflip on the downhill edge of the avalanche. Thanks to our friends at Clip Nation for this awesome video. Check out Clip Nation for more excellent videos like these: • Crazy skateboarder backflips down six stairs • You alright, bro? Guy passes out mid-parachute jump • Amazing one-legged soccer player scores goal