Snowy range accident 12-05-09 ??

[OLD GOAT]

We were loading up at the Green Rock parking lot at 3pm yesterday and about half a dozen search/rescue & emergency vehicles went flying past us to the top of the unloading area. Anyone know what happened. I hope everyone is OK.

 

[Himark]

I guess a guy had a sled roll over him and got internal injuries. They couldnt reccessate him and he passed. I dont know anymore than that.

I know there were 2 guys lost on mtn. Sat. night and the guy that was killed. NOT a good way to start the year. Be safe people.

 

[ccoleman77]

Thoughts and prayers with his family.

 

[drypowder]

very sorry to hear this ... does anyone know if the 2 lost sledders have been found yet?

 

[wapitihunter]

they were found sunday a.m cold but alive

 

[newmy1]

Sorry to hear!

 

[SRXSRULE]

I never like to see these posts. Use the proper riding gear and ALWAYS have survival stuff to spend a night or two.

Prayers to the family. Eric

 

[yardfarmer]

Not good! Thoughts to the family and friends!

Happy the lost were found!

 

[TurboT]

We were loading up at the Green Rock parking lot at 3pm yesterday and about half a dozen search/rescue & emergency vehicles went flying past us to the top of the unloading area. Anyone know what happened. I hope everyone is OK.

From what I've heard is there were 5 total riders. The elderly gentleman who passed away rolled his sled and internal injuries were the cause. The other 4 riders had very limited riding experience and decided to ride their way out to find help when they got lost. A guy by the name of Ty? found the lost group and helped bring them down!

 

[sclwald]

From what I've heard is there were 5 total riders. The elderly gentleman who passed away rolled his sled and internal injuries were the cause. The other 4 riders had very limited riding experience and decided to ride their way out to find help when they got lost. A guy by the name of Ty? found the lost group and helped bring them down!

I heard the same thing except it wasn't limited riding experience but a white out that caused two of them to get lost. They were part of the group that found the guy. I have ridden before with one of the guys that was with the gentlemen when he passed and he is a great rider. My wife works with one of their best friends and i guess the guy dying in his arms really has messed him up.

 

[TurboT]

I heard the same thing except it wasn't limited riding experience but a white out that caused two of them to get lost. They were part of the group that found the guy. I have ridden before with one of the guys that was with the gentlemen when he passed and he is a great rider. My wife works with one of their best friends and i guess the guy dying in his arms really has messed him up.

Funny how stories change through different sources. Thanks for the update sclwald. Hope the gentleman that tried to help the deceased gets through it. Tough situation. Thoughts and prayers to the gentleman.

 

[dsmclone]

Not so subtle reminder

This news is a sobering reminder that mother nature makes the rules (and enforces them). Everyone stay safe this year...Be prepared for the unexpected.

 

[BeeMan800]

I heard the same thing except it wasn't limited riding experience but a white out that caused two of them to get lost. They were part of the group that found the guy. I have ridden before with one of the guys that was with the gentlemen when he passed and he is a great rider. My wife works with one of their best friends and i guess the guy dying in his arms really has messed him up.

Pretty sure there was no white outs on the mountain saturday. Nothing but blebird skies.

 

[sclwald]

They got lost saturday night.

 

[Skibum]

Accident Followup

Two items from the Rawlins Daily Times, article and obituary...

Our condolences go out to all family and friends.

 

[snowcross338]

Sorry to hear this, my thoughts and prayers are with his family. Anyone heard how the others are doing?

 

[togwotee9]

You know I hope when I'm 70 I can still get out and ride.

My thoughts and prayers are with his family

 

[dsmclone]

You know I hope when I'm 70 I can still get out and ride.

My thoughts and prayers are with his family

Ditto to that!

 

[friscospices.com]

God bless the family and friends.

 

[Pinned]

My condolences to the family