It is just to bad this year, so very sad. I am not suprised it is bound to happen, but it is sad people need to be more careful and watch out. I am very glad and lucky to be here, had a very close call this year and it really made me think. Sadly, it was not such a good experience for everyone else. One of the people there, who was there for the close call, about a month later had to dig out his buddy unsuccessfully. I guess it did not hit home with him, until he lost a good friend. When i'm riding in the mountains next, going to be a lot more careful who i'm riding with that's for sure!