Avalanche Survivor Story
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Great outcome! Great buddy! Do you happen to recall what the, if any, Avy report was that day?
wow i have to get another beacon i used to not even think about this stuff now as i get older its damn scary.
Just wanted to give everyone an update.....YES i am still riding and YES i am a lot more cautious. I used to live to climb hills but now I am satisfied with just playin around in the trees. I still cant emphasize enough how unpredictable avalanches are and no matter how much we can prepare for them (i.e. beacons, probes, training, ABS bags) it still will not prevent an avalanche. These forces are so incredibly powerful, I can not put into words exactly how it was to be thrown around. I never thought it would happen to me, and it did. Please be careful out there and I hope anybody who reads this wont ever have to experience what I did. Unfortunately im afraid it will happen to some.
Thanks again for the continued support!
-Josh
One more thing...the avalanche forecast for that day was MODERATE
Thanks again for the continued support!
-Josh
One more thing...the avalanche forecast for that day was MODERATE
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PalousePoo
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By taking the time to post your story, you may have saved several lives of us who read this and take it to heart. Do you realize brother, that may be the reason why your time wasn't up yet? Thank-you enjoy life to the fullest
damn that's crazy, glad to see everyone made it out ok
went ridin last weekend and some of the guys didn't put on their becons for some of the same reasons, i said i was wearin mine just is case we went into the canyons, i don't even notice it is on but you can bet you would notice you didn't if you needed it
went ridin last weekend and some of the guys didn't put on their becons for some of the same reasons, i said i was wearin mine just is case we went into the canyons, i don't even notice it is on but you can bet you would notice you didn't if you needed it
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Wow...appreciate the post. Go hug your buddy and give thanks to the guy upstairs...God Bless and glad you're here to have a Merry Christmas...
Thanks for Sharing
Glad to hear both of you made it through a terrible situation okay. This sport is risky, and we should all be prepared for the worst.
I am new to the sport and find it interesting that outside of the ABS pack and the AvaLung, the only options are to assess and avoid terrain, and if that doesn't go well, dig out. I've bought an ABS pack in hopes that if I do get caught, the ABS pack will provide a middle step between avoiding and digging.
ToyHauler
Glad to hear both of you made it through a terrible situation okay. This sport is risky, and we should all be prepared for the worst.
I am new to the sport and find it interesting that outside of the ABS pack and the AvaLung, the only options are to assess and avoid terrain, and if that doesn't go well, dig out. I've bought an ABS pack in hopes that if I do get caught, the ABS pack will provide a middle step between avoiding and digging.
ToyHauler
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deadcat
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#1 Take an Av class
#2 Always ride with a beacon, shovel, probe
#3 ABS is nice to add to the list.
#4 Be prepared to spend a night or two in the woods every time you leave the trailhead.
#5 Be observant to your surroundings.
#6 TAKE AN AV CLASS AGAIN!!!
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Bubba700
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Those 2 things are pretty important. Im not taking a shot at the 2 guys involved cause I have played in that very spot with Sellaz and never thought it would slide. What kills me is riders that climb spots and haven't checked the avy danger for the area or just disregard it when others tell them.
Amen Deadcat. Why would anyone ride without Avy equipment on ant given day in the mountains? Make it a habit that everbody in the group has it every time they ride or they do not ride with you.
Amazing... Thanks for sharinig.
very hapy to hear every one is ok
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