Hoyt Peak avy - 1 buried...anybody have details?
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RMKED
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That is one very lucky youngster! The raw emotions you can hear and see in the video really drive home the point that we ALL need to be better prepared when going into the back country. How many of us practice searching for a beacon in a buried backpack with a beacon and probe? I know I haven't done it this year. Lets hope all this news is starting to sink in and we are done with all the close calls and lost lifes this season.
Good question. ???
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FUAC
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Great question about cameras - I have not heard that discussed & don't know the answer. I suspect they are ok. I always put my phone on airplane mode - that way it doesn't interfere w/ my beacon but still is active for using the inclinometer, camera, etc.
Regarding where to search: a victim is most likely going to either be in the debris pile at the bottom or hung up in a tree. If there are no significant trees, the debris pile is usually the best and easiest place to start searching. If trees are present, it is a toss up & you will need to make a judgement call. Passing the victim & having to go back is very bad. The last sighting is useful for estimating the trajectory. It is amazing how much bodies, gear, sleds, etc stay together,so anything visible on the surface is a good clue.
Regarding where to search: a victim is most likely going to either be in the debris pile at the bottom or hung up in a tree. If there are no significant trees, the debris pile is usually the best and easiest place to start searching. If trees are present, it is a toss up & you will need to make a judgement call. Passing the victim & having to go back is very bad. The last sighting is useful for estimating the trajectory. It is amazing how much bodies, gear, sleds, etc stay together,so anything visible on the surface is a good clue.
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acutah
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I can't site the source, but years ago I read a study that was done using ipods. The result was that the ipod did not mess with the signal being sent out buy the buried beacon, but it did cause interference to the searching beacon. I would suggest turning off all electronic devices on your person while searching.
As to the joke about "what is highmarking"? It's something we all did before we had boost.
On a serious note, I'm glad he made it out okay. Scary situation.
As to the joke about "what is highmarking"? It's something we all did before we had boost.
On a serious note, I'm glad he made it out okay. Scary situation.
Can you even imagine being buried spread eagle and calmly suffocating?????? When he describes coming to a stop in the avy, and realizing the situation he was in, that took my breath away (Pun). I'm really glad I have good gear, a BCA Tracker 2, a black Diamond probe, a Voile Shovel, and a ABS pack..........
Where is Hoyt's Peak?
Where is Hoyt's Peak?
I would seriously doubt that the helmet cameras would cause any interference. The issue with the other devices radios, gps, spot, cellphones, etc. they have radios that receive and transmit on mhz frequencies that is the same technology that the beacon operates on.
While not on the EXACT frequency it can cause interference.
The ipod thing on the older ipods I could see with the spinning hard drives, but would have to be extremely close. I would assume the new SSD drives would not cause the same interferance.
The helmet cams have no radio signals and should not disturb the radio frequencies of the beacon.
While not on the EXACT frequency it can cause interference.
The ipod thing on the older ipods I could see with the spinning hard drives, but would have to be extremely close. I would assume the new SSD drives would not cause the same interferance.
The helmet cams have no radio signals and should not disturb the radio frequencies of the beacon.
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SledsWest
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I can't get the dumb google maps tags to work, anybody know how they work. Just copy and paste these coordinates into google maps:
40.690791,-111.19812
WOW. I think back to how many times this could have been me or my group and it scares me to death. I remember back in the 90s highmarking all the time with no beacon no probes nothing.
The time this did happen to me, lucky enough his fingers were above the slide. If you have never been in this situation before it truly is a life changer. This young man owes his life to a few level headed people and the grace of God. Always remeber to step back and think for just a moment about the situation and what is the best plan and keep your wits about you.
As some of you know I love to climb steep chutes and big hills. Ask me how many I have climbed this year? ZERO!!!!! My turbo has been in the garage all year.
The time this did happen to me, lucky enough his fingers were above the slide. If you have never been in this situation before it truly is a life changer. This young man owes his life to a few level headed people and the grace of God. Always remeber to step back and think for just a moment about the situation and what is the best plan and keep your wits about you.
As some of you know I love to climb steep chutes and big hills. Ask me how many I have climbed this year? ZERO!!!!! My turbo has been in the garage all year.
was wondering if you guys were riding in the backyard or not... got into some tangley situations up bountiful on stupid small slopes that never should slide... scary out there for sure...
they have way more snow than we do. still some sketchy stuff up there but hands down better than here. have fun!
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