Revy avalanche
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My prayers go out to all involved in both avalanches at Revelstoke and Priest Lake. Three friends and I had a trip planned to Revelstoke from March 10th-14th to watch the Big Iron Shootout. My friends and I have been to Revy several times and have never had trouble crossing the border. One of my friends had a DUI on his record from the states about 8 years ago and he wasn't allowed to cross the border. Of course we were upset, but rules are rules, so we went to Priest River and rode Priest Lake on Thursday instead to make the best of our vacation. We rode Roman Nose out of Sandpoint, Idaho the next two days and witnessed several small avalanches. I know all things happen for a reason and I really didn't realize it until we saw the news on Sunday about the avalanche at Turbo Hill. I am almost certain we would have been involved in the avalanche had we been able to cross the border. I know this information doesn't help the situation but I just wanted to share it.
It would be very good if we could get some of our well spoken riders to speak to the press and explain our sport better. Some of the news coming out of this is making us all look bad.
When bad things happen you can give them a story or they will make one up with the few facts they have, And it will usually be sensationalized for maximum sales not the truth. Some of them are good people and will do a good story but most seam bent on whatever twist makes it seam the worst.
I have been involved with 2 major multiple fatality wildfire accidents and the bottom line is if you don't tell your own story it will be told for you and we will not like the outcome.
My thoughts and Hopes for all involved
When bad things happen you can give them a story or they will make one up with the few facts they have, And it will usually be sensationalized for maximum sales not the truth. Some of them are good people and will do a good story but most seam bent on whatever twist makes it seam the worst.
I have been involved with 2 major multiple fatality wildfire accidents and the bottom line is if you don't tell your own story it will be told for you and we will not like the outcome.
My thoughts and Hopes for all involved
Just got back from West Yellowstone today. We left around 10am and I never heard anyone mention this. Havent watched the news at all but I am thankful that more people from our sledding community did not pass away on Saturday.
Took me a while to read the whole thread and seen some real scary numbers posted but I am hoping that 2 is the final count!. I am very happy that the most people had were injuries and not deaths. This is a real eye opener and me and my wife are praying for the people caught in this and the families who were involved.
Stay safe the rest of this winter everyone!
Took me a while to read the whole thread and seen some real scary numbers posted but I am hoping that 2 is the final count!. I am very happy that the most people had were injuries and not deaths. This is a real eye opener and me and my wife are praying for the people caught in this and the families who were involved.
Stay safe the rest of this winter everyone!
News.......some survivor interviews.....(sad to watch)
http://www.globaltvbc.com/world/Survivors+recall+chaos+after+deadly+avalanche/2682622/story.html
http://www.globaltvbc.com/world/Survivors+recall+chaos+after+deadly+avalanche/2682622/story.html
Seen this clip on snow and mud.
http://www.globaltvbc.com/world/Survivors+recall+chaos+after+deadly+avalanche/2682622/story.html
http://www.globaltvbc.com/world/Survivors+recall+chaos+after+deadly+avalanche/2682622/story.html
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as most of you know i was involved the the avy yesterday. theres something really busting my balls about it tho, its the media bashing us about everything. our sport is dangerous just as everyday driving on the trans canada highway is. i did some simple research and here are the number from deaths by avys in canada per year, and death by car accidents per year in canada.
my avy numbers came right from the CAC website
General Victim Profile
There are approximately 150 avalanche fatalities reported every year by the 17 countries that are members of the International Commission for Alpine Rescue (ICAR). In the past 30 years, from 1978 to 2007, an average of 11 avalanche fatalities have occurred per year in Canada. This has increased to an average of 14 avalanche fatalities per year in the ten year period, from 1998 to 2007.
my car accident numbers came from:http://www.car-accidents.com/country-car-accidents/canada-crash-accidents-collisions.html
Canada Road Traffic Crash Car Accidents.
There are about 160,000 road accidents in Canada every year. According to the Transportation Safety Board approximately 2800 to 2900 people are killed on Canadian roads each year. These statistics show that while driving in Canada is relatively safe compared to other countries (including the US), there are still risks.
now i hope somebody important reads this and it opens there eyes a bit.
my avy numbers came right from the CAC website
General Victim Profile
There are approximately 150 avalanche fatalities reported every year by the 17 countries that are members of the International Commission for Alpine Rescue (ICAR). In the past 30 years, from 1978 to 2007, an average of 11 avalanche fatalities have occurred per year in Canada. This has increased to an average of 14 avalanche fatalities per year in the ten year period, from 1998 to 2007.
my car accident numbers came from:http://www.car-accidents.com/country-car-accidents/canada-crash-accidents-collisions.html
Canada Road Traffic Crash Car Accidents.
There are about 160,000 road accidents in Canada every year. According to the Transportation Safety Board approximately 2800 to 2900 people are killed on Canadian roads each year. These statistics show that while driving in Canada is relatively safe compared to other countries (including the US), there are still risks.
now i hope somebody important reads this and it opens there eyes a bit.
Dude poor comparison, You forget that there are Millions Upon Millons of drivers on the road & hwy every day.
Avy's are flat out reckless...Parking 1 sled or 100 sleds at the bottom of a big hill is like parking your car on the rail road tracks. One day you are going to get hit.
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throttlecable
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As technology advances, and the capabilities of our sleds continue to grant us access to the back country more and more, we as individuals need to step up to the plate. Everyone who rides the steep and deep has a growing responsibility to become avalanche savvy, and carry avalanche specific equipment at all times. Even non participants in highmarking/hillclimbing scenarios need to be aware of potential danger zones and have escape routes planned when spectating said events. Professional hillclimber David Shepard was an absolute god on a snowmobile,...anyone who witnessed his abilities can attest to his dominance in the sport during his time,...the day he was killed in an avvy was the day I woke up. These things do not care how bad your 400 hp sled is supposed to be, they don't care if you are a pro level super sledder, or a 1st time newbie, avalanches do not discriminate. I hope this latest tragedy will wake up those who are still asleep to the realistic dangers that are waiting for us every time we ride the steep and deep backcountry. Get trained. Get the equipment. Ride prepared. I never want to read about something like this again.
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Insaneboltrounder/sjohns
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The fact that it was two is incredible. Too many but still amazing. I'm quite amazed at what veedy posted. I think this character ozone has over stayed his welcome. Glad the boost bros told him to pound sand. Sj
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We were on Frisby ridge Saturday, had about 3-4ft of frsh powder. When we got off the mountain we heard about the avy on Boulder mountain. Heart broken to hear about it. But I was wondering were it happened, was it on Turbo hill or was it behind it? RIP to Kurtis Reynolds and Shay Snortland.
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Insaneboltrounder/sjohns
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On turbo
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priest lake rmk
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Sorry, talked out of my ***
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The event organizers are the ones responsible for the saftey of those attending there event.
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priest lake rmk
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We were on Frisby ridge Saturday, had about 3-4ft of frsh powder. When we got off the mountain we heard about the avy on Boulder mountain. Heart broken to hear about it. But I was wondering were it happened, was it on Turbo hill or was it behind it? RIP to Kurtis Reynolds and Shay Snortland.
Are they locals RideRevy?
both from Alberta
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priest lake rmk
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I hate to say it but you do have a point.
Wonderful how peeps on this thread get along. Event or no event people will still ride and be cautious .They may ride in big number as their all friends having fun.Everyone who was on boulder was there to have a great time. Sad to hear an avalanche had to happen .Thanks to all who helped with the recovery.My prayers to those who lost loved ones and those in recovery.
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