Olympic Skier Casually Turns an Escalator Ride Into a Hilarious Viral Stunt
Swiss skier Fabian Bösch has a new game to play at the 2018 Winter Olympics.
The 20-year-old freestyle slope specialist decided to have a little fun riding an escalator in PyeongChang, South Korea. Instead of stepping aboard the rising stairs, Bösch opted to ride along its side in a remarkable show of upper body strength.
Perhaps even more impressive is his ability to do it with effortless ease. That, along with a couple bystanders glancing curiously at the dangling skier, makes the feat all the more exceptional — and hilarious.
“After 20 years I still couldn’t figure out how this thing works! Am I doing it right?” Bösch wrote in an Instagram post showcasing the stunt.
A post shared by Fabian Bösch (@buhsch) on Feb 11, 2018 at 11:54pm PST
That’s not the only acrobatic display Bösch has put on in recent days — and he hasn’t even started competing yet. Over the weekend, he posted a photo of him perched atop some Olympic rings in salute.
A post shared by Fabian Bösch (@buhsch) on Feb 10, 2018 at 11:10pm PST
Bosch can finally showcase his true athleticism when Men’s Ski Slopestyle qualifying kicks off on Sunday. Until then, he can work on a pitch for a new escalator-based Olympic sport.