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mtnrider406
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makes you think eh!!!
A Dozen more Turns!!(Avalanche Accident)
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SnoShark
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"One thing I love about outdoor recreation is that it forms a bound between perfect strangers leaving us all feeling as though we are part of one big family through good and the bad."
Very well put and true. It's evident here on this site.
WHOOOOW,makes ya think about the ones you leave behind for 20 seconds of adrenilin
Wow, I finally took the time to watch this. I'm glad I did.
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barbender
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goosebumps and tears watching that one. i took my level 1 avy course this year but i think i learned almost as much watching that vid. "If one person in the group disagreas than it's a group disision". That's smart thinking and a rule I'll be taking to the backcountry. Cheers to all who have delt with tragity.
It's scary to think how quickly things can go south. That vid was real eye opener! Glad I watched it.
Absolutely worth watching the whole thing!!
The concept of looking out for and respecting the opinion of the least adventurous or least skilled member of your group. Considering one no vote a group decision no arguing, no badgering, no belittleing will save lives and property!
Powerful video.
The concept of looking out for and respecting the opinion of the least adventurous or least skilled member of your group. Considering one no vote a group decision no arguing, no badgering, no belittleing will save lives and property!
Powerful video.
i think that it makes you think about the ride that you had the day before you saw the vide and go "I probably shouldnt have gone ther and or been there that day"
Every Post on here is right on the money! Great Vid... BUT!!! We all know that there is a huge risk with this sport that we all care so much for. There are steps and choices we can make to try and prevent being a victom of the avey. But the bottom line is if you are out there you are at risk, nothing is for sure. I lost my cousin 3 years ago and it was very very tuff. My famialy begged me to stop riding becuse the famialy could not stand another loss. It weighed heavy on my mind but with alot of thought I decided to keep on riding. I knew it was what my cousin would of wanted and I would want one of my loved ones to keep having so much fun doing something they love so much. The choice is to live life the way you want and live it to its fullest or clam up and quit. I choose to live untill my day comes. I am a Father of two beautiful children and a wonderful loving gorguos Wife. I do take more caution while I'm out, But I still am out there climbing the Big Stuff and riding on the edge. This is my choice!
I hope I have not offended anyone with this post! This is my heart felt fellings.
Take care, ride as safe as you can and God speed.
John Orr (509 films rider)
I hope I have not offended anyone with this post! This is my heart felt fellings.
Take care, ride as safe as you can and God speed.
John Orr (509 films rider)
Dragon wrecker and others
I also lost my wifes cousin who had lived with us. He went to Cooke city 5 years ago, and didnt heed the high warnings.
I lost our club president 4 years ago. The avy danger had made the news headlines. We can go snowmobiling on any day, even with the highest avy danger, but just stay away from any potential avy zones. Low and moderate levels still have some risk involved but when considerable and higher is forecast, you had better start watching for the potential avy areas. Most snowmobilers dont understand how they trigger their own slides onto themselves. Take an avy course to learn how these happen.
I make many rides in their memory and i assess the avy danger and conditions on every hill that i climb.
Seyler, Kavanaugh, Chabot and others did an excellent job on this video.
My deepest sympathy goes to Blake's family and friends.
We have lost over 30 in the U.S. this year to avys with 9 from Washington State. This is a little higher than average. It would be nice to get these numbers down to ZERO. All of the accidents are avoidable and most are very predictable. Even if you dont ride in avy zones, you should still carry the beacon, shovel, probe and other safety equipment. You never know when you will be called upon to help at an accident scene.
I also lost my wifes cousin who had lived with us. He went to Cooke city 5 years ago, and didnt heed the high warnings.
I lost our club president 4 years ago. The avy danger had made the news headlines. We can go snowmobiling on any day, even with the highest avy danger, but just stay away from any potential avy zones. Low and moderate levels still have some risk involved but when considerable and higher is forecast, you had better start watching for the potential avy areas. Most snowmobilers dont understand how they trigger their own slides onto themselves. Take an avy course to learn how these happen.
I make many rides in their memory and i assess the avy danger and conditions on every hill that i climb.
Seyler, Kavanaugh, Chabot and others did an excellent job on this video.
My deepest sympathy goes to Blake's family and friends.
We have lost over 30 in the U.S. this year to avys with 9 from Washington State. This is a little higher than average. It would be nice to get these numbers down to ZERO. All of the accidents are avoidable and most are very predictable. Even if you dont ride in avy zones, you should still carry the beacon, shovel, probe and other safety equipment. You never know when you will be called upon to help at an accident scene.
good video very well done
You can never be to safe...
When and Where's a good place to take Avy courses?
I watched this video in one of the Avalanche Classes that Sledman organized for the Washington State Snowmobile Assn. Many of my family members attended the class and we were all touched by the unforgetable story and the gut wrenching sorrow and grief that this tragedy has brought to all involved. This is an excellent production!
You see, we are the parents of the Club President who lost his life because he and his riding buds made poor decisions on a day immediately following a significant snowfall. I can't tell you the impact the loss of our Son has made on every sledder who knew him and every family member who rides. Some have chosen to quit riding. Others have become much better prepared when they ride. It took me over a year to climb back on a sled after going up to the avalanche site and seeing where he was buried under 6 feet of snow a month earlier.
I now ride with an ABS Airbag backpack and my riding buds and family are slowly starting to purchase them too. In my Son's instance, the beacon he wore served to help his rescuers find his lifeless body. The Coroner said he died of asphyxiation which I'm sure is accurate since he was probably knocked unconscious by the impact of the slide which hit him head on when climbing. He slid downhill head first on his back with his arms at his side. He attended enough avy classes to know to swim if caught in a slide. In his case, he may not have had time to pull the trigger on an ABS backpack even if he had one.
None of these safety devices are full proof; they only increase your chances of survival if the circumstances fall in your favor. The best thing you can do for yourself and your family is to get the knowledge from basic and advanced avy classes so you can make INFORMED DECISIONS when and where you choose to ride!
Watch the video, sign up for the next avy class in your area and make sure you attend! We have seen enough senseless losses to the snowmobiling community brought on by poor decisions.
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You see, we are the parents of the Club President who lost his life because he and his riding buds made poor decisions on a day immediately following a significant snowfall. I can't tell you the impact the loss of our Son has made on every sledder who knew him and every family member who rides. Some have chosen to quit riding. Others have become much better prepared when they ride. It took me over a year to climb back on a sled after going up to the avalanche site and seeing where he was buried under 6 feet of snow a month earlier.
I now ride with an ABS Airbag backpack and my riding buds and family are slowly starting to purchase them too. In my Son's instance, the beacon he wore served to help his rescuers find his lifeless body. The Coroner said he died of asphyxiation which I'm sure is accurate since he was probably knocked unconscious by the impact of the slide which hit him head on when climbing. He slid downhill head first on his back with his arms at his side. He attended enough avy classes to know to swim if caught in a slide. In his case, he may not have had time to pull the trigger on an ABS backpack even if he had one.
None of these safety devices are full proof; they only increase your chances of survival if the circumstances fall in your favor. The best thing you can do for yourself and your family is to get the knowledge from basic and advanced avy classes so you can make INFORMED DECISIONS when and where you choose to ride!
Watch the video, sign up for the next avy class in your area and make sure you attend! We have seen enough senseless losses to the snowmobiling community brought on by poor decisions.
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This video wakes you right up.. Made me Buy a abs. A dozen More turns is like one last climb. you wana do it and when all hell breaks lose a Mistake has been made and your gona want all the gear to help save you. The best rule of riding is to make a snowpit learn the area Look for cracks and be safe and have fun.
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Luchbox,
Sledman coordinates avy classes in the fall and throughout the winter for WSSA (Washington State Snowmobile Assn). He regularly posts those dates, times and signup procedures on this site. Look for them next fall!
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Sledman coordinates avy classes in the fall and throughout the winter for WSSA (Washington State Snowmobile Assn). He regularly posts those dates, times and signup procedures on this site. Look for them next fall!
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