VIDEO: B.C. Snowboarder's Inflatable Backpack Saves Him During an Avalanche By Notable Life By Notable LifeView Author|January 13, 2017|LifeView Life The airbag isn’t just for vehicles any more – it could save your life in the event of an avalanche. That’s exactly what happened on one Whistler, B.C. mountain on Wednesday. Australian snowboarder Tom Oye is lucky to be alive... View this article.