There are two major dangers when sliding head first through glacial runoff, warns adventure magazineOutside.

First, the water you are rushing down eventually flows into a deep crevasse.

Despite the obvious risks, the sport of hydrospeeding is emerging as a new summertime hobby.

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These incredible images were captured by mountaineering photographer, David Carlier.

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