At one time I lived in Newfoundland, ... and eventually in Northern Minnesota, so I have experience with snow as well.
I know Northern Minnesota gets some deep snow. Don't know about the Noofies. :)
I think there's a hangup about snow terminology.
People in the southern states think 4 inches of snow is "deep snow", especially if, HORRORS!!!, it sticks for any length of time.
Thinking back to when we did live in a snowy area I remember walking through it and feeling *stuck* in place as I tried to walk forward. I did fell *off balance* and probably used my arms for balance.
I’d read that Finicum was on his knees but I didn’t see that in the video and I just can’t watch it again.