WOW that kid should change his name to lucky!

[JedInUtah]

http://utahavalanchecenter.org/avalanche_weber_canyon_4102010

That could have ended very badly!! Glad all were ok.

Avalanche Characteristics
Elevation:
10400'
Aspect:
East
Slope Angle:
39
Trigger:
Snowmobiler
Trigger: additional info:
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type:
Hard Slab
Weak Layer:
Depth Hoar
Depth (avg):
2.5'
6'
Width:
250'
Vertical:
500'
People Involved
Caught:
2
Carried:
2
Partly Buried:
1
Fully Buried:
1

 

[sledhead ut]

More like "Dumb Azz"
No Avy gear other than shovels. WOW, I'm speechless.

 

[mtnpull]

I think I would be re evaluating my religious position in life if I were them.

 

[TURBOMAN]

WOW! I would fell terrible as a parent if I got my kid killed while sledding and did not have any kind of safety gear. It seems that there are still some sledders out there that have never been told how dangerous avalanches can be. When I work the snow shows this year that is something that I am going to have to mention to people. Maybe everyone else that works them should do the same. We as sledders need to get the word out more or our riding could be in trouble.

 

[mtnpull]

WOW! I would fell terrible as a parent if I got my kid killed while sledding and did not have any kind of safety gear. It seems that there are still some sledders out there that have never been told how dangerous avalanches can be. When I work the snow shows this year that is something that I am going to have to mention to people. Maybe everyone else that works them should do the same. We as sledders need to get the word out more or our riding could be in trouble.

I think a lot of people are aware there is a danger, they just don't take the time to get educated or think it won't happen to me.

 

[JedInUtah]

If they are going to be playing in that type of terrain THEY HAVE GOT TO HAVE GEAR!! If you aren't going to buy the gear, you have to evaluate you travel paths more closely. That's like going down the Snake or Colorado without a life jacket........

Shows would be a good place to start..........problem is we are all on here talking, reminding, educating each other and so I feel that we as Snowesters in the Utah section are very avy savvy people.

It are those who don't get exposed to these conversations that miss out on the education.

Wonder if any of these 4 were SW members and if so, if they had been exposed to any threads of avy caution?? Would be interesting to know that result?

 

[sledhead ut]

For what it's worth, I'll loan gear to anybody that is in need. Shovels, probes, spot, Garmin, Beacon............

I think SW should sponsor a booth for Craig to share his knowledge with the newbies at the Snow Show.

 

[1MEX]

For what it's worth, I'll loan gear to anybody that is in need. Shovels, probes, spot, Garmin, Beacon............

I think SW should sponsor a booth for Craig to share his knowledge with the newbies at the Snow Show.

X2 and show vidios of avys all day.

 

[SledGimp]

For what it's worth, I'll loan gear to anybody that is in need. Shovels, probes, spot, Garmin, Beacon............

I think SW should sponsor a booth for Craig to share his knowledge with the newbies at the Snow Show.

X3, this is one of the most important things for people in our sport.

 

[1MEX]

For what it's worth, I'll loan gear to anybody that is in need. Shovels, probes, spot, Garmin, Beacon............

My sled wont outrun an avy, can I borrow yours????

 

[AVA]

That would require staying on the sled!

 

[sledhead ut]

My sled wont outrun an avy, can I borrow yours????

Now I know why I got rid of my Rev.
Avy magnet.

 

[WXNic]

not sure if it was a lack of gear that got this kid in trouble. (not against having gear btw) it's usually a decision process before.

 

[sledhead ut]

Just point blank "stupidity" no matter how you look at it.

I only hope he knows how lucky he was and figures out how to educate himself to avoid future mishaps.

 

[JedInUtah]

With that sled and being such a young boy......the force of the sled hitting him and being on top of him could have got him alone.

He just used 8 of his 9 lives.