Bountiful Avy Pictures

[Kevco]

I feel for the victim and his family. Since we lost a good friend I think we are all acutely aware of the avy situation. I heard from Corey soon after the news broke he said Dan and Phatty's bunch were up there riding. That ruins a otherwise great day. I went to def-con 5 stressing out. My point here is this crap affects alot of people. I do feel for the family, but for Gods sake people we have to stay off the hills!!! There is no polite way to put it. Burying fathers before their time sucks more than hurting someones feelings. And yes I was relieved to find out Dan & Phatty were alright, but my heart sank again knowing what the families were facing. I hope this guy comes out of this and I hope there is a silver lining here, if one more person wakes up to the danger and reality of this situation it wont be in vain.

 

[girlpowder]

Very sad.... I can't begin to imagine the hurt the family is feeling with this tragic news. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. I hope he makes it.

 

[Dogmeat]

It looked really bad today from Wolf Creek to Deuschane Ridge, then all the way around there .... I'm still kinda trying to learn the area, but we saw at least 4 big slides ....

The snow was settleing pretty good too .... kind of a freaky feeling.

 

[JustinB]

Can anyone post up a GOOGLE EARTH pic I ride the area allot but have no Idea where and what any of the names are my brother was riding in banner. I got a little freaked when he told me (I just found out yesterday where banner was)

This hits home being this close to where I ride my prayers go to the family!

UAC says it straight up we need to all take it in!
http://www.fox13now.com/news/kstu-snowmobiler-hit-by-avalanche-near-bountiful,0,6613937.story

 

[JedInUtah]

Just saw this UAC report on the Snake Creek slide....

http://utahavalanchecenter.org/avalanche_snake_creek_1292010_0
UNBELIEVABLE!! I am not trying to be a keyboard quarterback on this one, but it make no sense to me. Video shows his buddy taping from an obvious avalanche zone when the conditions are as they are

Then this comment....

video of a rider in the party hillclimbing next to yesterday's climax avalanche. all the riders had beacons, rescue gear, airbags or avalungs and knew the territory well. Most had taken some sort of avalanche class.

He was partially buried, along with his sled, down at the toe of the debris - not far from the looker's left sapling. An expert rider with a top of the line sled, he said he triggers and is caught about once a year. - Including a large one in last year's 10,420' slide.

Sounds like a classic case of I have all the avalanche training I need and a Turbo. Sorry if you are getting buried once a year and that is just a tally mark to you. There is an issue!

 

[twsandrew]

I think I know who that quote is from is and it doesn't suprise me a bit

 

[mtnpull]

http://utahavalanchecenter.org/avalanche_snake_creek_1292010_0
UNBELIEVABLE!! I am not trying to be a keyboard quarterback on this one, but it make no sense to me. Video shows his buddy taping from an obvious avalanche zone when the conditions are as they are

Then this comment....



Sounds like a classic case of I have all the avalanche training I need and a Turbo. Sorry if you are getting buried once a year and that is just a tally mark to you. There is an issue!

Incredibly stupid. Not someone I would want to spend my time with.

 

[ccpowder]

We were actually looking across the canyon at 2 guys coming into this area on Friday. They did not start the avalanche, that must have been started earlier in the day. Sure looks like the same guys we saw on Friday, both on Turbo Yamaha's.

 

[FurryCURT]

I need to know who these clowns are so I can get a life insurance policy on THEM with ME as the beneficiary... Easy money...

 

[snengineer]

http://utahavalanchecenter.org/avalanche_snake_creek_1292010_0

wow!

 

[Rock Star]

Back on topic..

This from the Deseret News tonight. My prayers for the family, friends and The sledder lost. RIP Stace.



BOUNTIFUL — A snowmobiler died Sunday morning from injuries sustained after he was buried for 15 to 20 minutes near Grandview on Friday.

Stace Fleming, 48, was riding with five friends and broke away from three of them to head down an unspoiled side of the mountain, triggering an avalanche that carried him 1,200 feet and buried him about 2 p.m., friends said.

The Wasatch Powderbirds, a touring group for adventurous skiers, were nearby and helped dig the Morgan rider out of the 6-to-8 feet of snow he was buried under and called for help. Fleming was flown to University Hospital in extremely critical condition, Davis County Sheriff Sgt. Jan Daley said at the time.

"People need to heed the avalanche warning because all the safety equipment in the world can't save you," Daley said.

Family were able to visit with Fleming and say good-bye before he passed away Sunday morning.

 

[mtnpull]

Too sad. God bless the family.