Sled recovery in Wolf Creek Pass area?

[Top Notch]

There was an avalanche in the Wolf Creek pass area yesterday afternoon that claimed the life of one of our nephews. My brother, his 2 boys and 2 other nephews were riding when this happened. They are in no shape or condition to go after the sleds. I've never been to the area before, kind of looking for information on who to get ahold about getting 2 sleds out. I have very limited information from my brother at this point. Any information on who to contact would be greatly appreciated. From what I've gathered so far is a throttle cable was icing up on one sled and caused it to stick to full throttle. That sled went into a ravine and received significant damage. Nothing has been said about the condition of the other sled.

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[sledking120]

Top notch sorry to hear of your loss. Was this Dave by chance.

 

[Top Notch]

Yes

 

[joetroop30]

I live in the area and if I can help out, let me know. I'll send you a PM with some phone numbers.

 

[FCR112]

Sorry for your loss man

 

[CaptNCoke]

Sorry about your loss..wish I was closer to help out.
My thoughts go out to the family's involved....

 

[Top Notch]

Thank you everyone for the thoughts, prayers and information. We will see what we find out today and go from there. Thank you joetroop30 for the numbers and contacts.

 

[DOOin it]

I'm from pagosa and know the area that this happened probably better than anyone out here.. Let me know what needs to be done to get these sleds out..

 

[joetroop30]

I'm from pagosa and know the area that this happened probably better than anyone out here.. Let me know what needs to be done to get these sleds out..

If you're going out this weekend or next and need any help at all let me know. I live right over in Durango and am more than willing to drive over there. I ride over at Wolf Creek all the time, and am a very competent rider. Just PM me.

 

[Top Notch]

At this point we are going to plan on coming out next weekend the 12-13 area. we will try to get plans put togather this weekend and see what we come up with. A big thank yo to Dooin it and Joetroop30 for your offers, I'll be in contact with you guys today.thank you to evryone for their thouights and prayers.

 

[Prayn4snow]

Im sorry to the family and friends about your lose. Avalanches are very tragic. For my safety and others is there a good Avy site for Wolf creek that you could link here? Ive had a trip planned there and leaving today, need to stop for a wedding 1st. Thanks and R.I.P fellow sledder.

 

[idareyou]

Here is the Colorado avalanche information site:
http://avalanche.state.co.us/

 

[arcticman31]

Sled Recovery

Top Notch, Myself and two of my riding buddies went in and recovered both of the sleds on 2-6-16 and they are now stored at Matt Entz house under lock and key. We were able to do a bush fix on the one sled to get it out and located the other sled in the avalanche debris and dug it out. So sorry for the loss of your family member and our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. There is no hurry to come get the sleds as they are not in the way or a problem at all. Take all the time you folks need to come get them. If there is anything else we can do for you feel free to call me. My number is 719-849-1883.

 

[Top Notch]

Articman31

First off a big thank you to the 3 of you for going in and bringing those sleds out. We greatly appreciate this effort. I visited with Mr. Black on Monday morning, that was a great conversation with him. I've talked with a lot of people in this community since this and everyone has been exceptionally helpful. I'll get ahold of you a visit also. Thank you to you guys very much.
David's funeral was yesterday, this has been by far the hardest times our family has ever dealt with. He is an outstanding young man that had a way about him that is unexplainable. He loved his duramax's and the sight of a dressed up peterbilt with all chrome and big pipes. We did have a bit of a laugh after the burial ceremony as soon as they said this completes the service there was a Pete with straight pipes jake braking all the way by. Was kind of a bittersweet good buy.
We come from a big family, the love and support is very strong amongst us. I'm also happy to be part of the snowest family, you guys and gals are also there for people in whatever they need. Thank you very much, Wesley.

 

[arcticman31]

Sounds like he was an exceptional man Wes, im sure he will be sorely missed and often remembered for the life he lived and the things and people he loved. That was actually me (Darren Black) that you spoke to on Monday. I glad we were able to help in the families time of need so you all of you could deal with things that were more pressing at home. I look forward to meeting you as well as other family members at some point under better circumstances. All the best to you and we will be in touch. As I stated before the sleds are fine here for as long as necessary.

Darren Black

 

[chicagosledder]

Very sorry for your tragic loss

 

[trackvs2wheels]

Top Notch, Myself and two of my riding buddies went in and recovered both of the sleds on 2-6-16 and they are now stored at Matt Entz house under lock and key. We were able to do a bush fix on the one sled to get it out and located the other sled in the avalanche debris and dug it out. So sorry for the loss of your family member and our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. There is no hurry to come get the sleds as they are not in the way or a problem at all. Take all the time you folks need to come get them. If there is anything else we can do for you feel free to call me. My number is 719-849-1883.

Top notch service from a fellow snowester if you ask me...you guys sure did a nice thing for these South Dakotans. I'm from South Dakota and I know the people there bend over backwards to help each other...so I know if the shoe is ever on the other foot you wouldn't have to ask twice for help