At just over 15 minutes in, an avalanche nearly kills all three skiers. Amazing survival instincts. Amazing story. Amazing footage.

Arcana, episode 2 of season 2 of Alpine Worlds, follows Jakob and Matthias Weger as they navigate complex winter terrain shaped by unstable snow and limited visibility. With no fixed destination, each decision is guided by real-time terrain assessment and shifting conditions. As the descent develops, the landscape narrows and exposure increases. Steeper pitches and persistent weak layers tighten the margin for error, demanding constant attention to snowpack stability, timing, and potential escape routes. Midway down, an avalanche breaks from the upper face and funnels through a constricted section. Control slips—briefly—before both riders recover and regroup. They complete the final stretch with care. Once clear of the face, the descent reads differently than it did in motion. Arcana reflects on how judgment, timing, and terrain intersect to shape outcomes only fully understood in hindsight.