Avy victim at Johnsons Pass!!!!!!!!

[907RYDR]

Will be back in town tomorrow, and would really like to assist in the recovery or anything that will help..

we have been praying for the family and friends..

BE SAFE OUT THERE

 

[CATKILLER]

i know that they were planning on going to johnsons to continue the recovery today......has any one herd anything about there success today

 

[AK800VE]

Man I hope they get him out soon. It must be so hard on the family to be goin through this. I hope I never have to experience something like this.

 

[DVarmit]

Man I hope they get him out soon. It must be so hard on the family to be goin through this. I hope I never have to experience something like this.

X10.. I can't even begin to imagine what that would feel like..

 

[crazyskierwb]

Just flew over the area, looks like they have a lot of searchers looking for him. Saw a few dogs at the site also. Flew the area looking at all the slides, not a good time to be out there. Lots of big slides.

 

[Race]

I found this on the adn.

http://www.adn.com/outdoors/story/745897.html

This a quote from the article. Seem the blast from the charges can set off other slides in the area.

"It is imperative that no one is in or near the area during to the recovery efforts. The area is still exhibiting a high avalanche potential, especially in the aftermath of additional snow and higher temperatures added to the steep terrain."

 

[CATKILLER]

So i just herd back from on of my buddys that was ther on saturday when yancy was covered by the avy, he was there today again helping in the search and rescue from 9:00 this morning till 8:25 this evening is when they got back to the truck and still they didnt find him
hopfully they will have better luck tomorrow before the weather changes

 

[theultrarider]

Snowing down this way already. I was really hoping that they found him today before this next one sets in.

 

[AKSNOWRIDER]

I was hoping they found him today as well..would give the family some peace.......hope they find him tomorrow....RIP....

 

[DanoXRS]

Deepest condolensces to family and friends. Prayers and thoughts are with you.

 

[Prayn4snow]

So i just herd back from on of my buddys that was ther on saturday when yancy was covered by the avy, he was there today again helping in the search and rescue from 9:00 this morning till 8:25 this evening is when they got back to the truck and still they didnt find him
hopfully they will have better luck tomorrow before the weather changes

It was a long day out there (Thursday) and everyone worked really hard once we got out there. They did trigger some more slides with charges before we were allowed to go in. They sent the dogs in first, then small teams. Good group to work with but still no luck. They were watching the weather to see when to go back. It was starting to snow when I left the parking lot...

 

[AlaskaSnowSafaris]

Long day in the field today. Thanks for your help and I'm glad you made it home ok. The dogs were a hit.

Tomorrow looks to be a wx day and everyone will re-evaluate for Sat. and beyond...

Chris

 

[NorthWes]

crazyskierwb - thanks for the photos - they personalized the search effort for me - the number of slides in that one area are sobering. Hats off to you guys out there trying to bring Yancy home.

 

[AKkatz]

Hey guys, I'm not a search and rescue guy but I have been in Avy training classes and did participate in the '99 recovery. And I have to say that it sounds like the terrain and circumstances are similar. I was on probe lines for two solid days in Turney, and I have to say they are not very effective. Maybe the dogs will be able to help, but if it's just probing then I want to say that it is probably unlikely to see a fast recovery. I'm only saying this to help people prepare for the notion that Yancy may be there for awhile. It brings back to me the frustration of '99 that with the modern tech. available that we still rely on such medieval techniques. That said best of luck to everyone who have dedicated themselves to his recovery.

 

[Sleazo]

Ok we are headed up this morning the tropers are letting help come. You are required to have a avy beacon. Come one come all.

 

[Prayn4snow]

Just looked at this web site...http://www.avalanche.org/accidents.php
There are 48 casualty's this year so far with Avalanches....

 

[DVarmit]

Just looked at this web site...http://www.avalanche.org/accidents.php
There are 48 casualty's this year so far with Avalanches....

I saw that as well.. Me being new to Alaska can you tell me if this is just a bad snow year for avy's or is this a typical season? Seems to me that it is not a typical season at all.. 48 seems like a lot of deaths.

 

[cjgodden]

Thats 48 in north america, there has been one in alaska according to the site. And not all were sledders some were skiers. Not trying to minimize the loss because wether it be skier or sledder or happened in the us or canada its just as sad. Just wanted to let dvarmit know cause it looked as if you thought all 48 were in Alaska

 

[CATKILLER]

from what i have been told yancy has been found as well as his sled.

may he rest in peace and god be with his friends and family

 

[CRASH!!!]

from what i have been told yancy has been found as well as his sled.

may he rest in peace and god be with his friends and family

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Adn has a small article. Found his body about 6 feet under. This is great news for such a tragic event. I hope his family can find closure now.
Crash!!!