Yesterday I learned a valuable lesson.

[MPS]

I have been riding for 15 years and I've never experienced these snow conditions this time of year.

I went up a steep draw to the top and turned out when I got to the trees.

It was something that I have always climbed. I tore through the base as I climbed...Little did i know the base of snow was ice with a little fluff on top. I came down like a rocket, couldn't slow down and turn to avoid trees below me.

I thought about bailing. Then before I knew it the trees were there. I positioned the sled the best I could to miss them. I closed my eyes expecting to have seriously bodily injury done to me. My sled's right side caught a tree. My body missed it by inches. I went head over heals twice. My brother thought I was dead.

The whole front end of my sled is messed up, but the bulkhead seems ok.

Anyway, I will always be mindful to check the condition of the snow in every area I ride...huge lesson learned. I've been spoiled for 15 years and it made me complacent.

 

[Asphalt Cowboy]

those tree would put xs in your eyes if you hit them just right .. glad to see you made it out !!

 

[MPS]

thanks buddy...my son was with me... so glad he didn't have to see me royally screwed up or worse.

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[newmy1]

Bummer. Better sled carnage that body carnage!


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[MPS]

Bummer. Better sled carnage that body carnage!


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For sure.

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[Idaho Slim]

Nice move rookie.
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Glad yer OK.

 

[Dobber1]

Glad I'm here early for a front row seat...

 

[MPS]

Nice move rookie.
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Glad yer OK.

Bla bla, ya gotta sneak one in dont ya.

Hopefully it can be fixed in time so we can ride before I go out to ND.

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[Snowmow]

Should put er in reverse and you would have been able to dig in a little.

 

[MPS]

Should put er in reverse and you would have been able to dig in a little.

Ya I thought of that after the fact. It happened so fast. Wish I would have.

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[Arctic Thunder]

Scary stuff. I can happen to the best of us. Gets the old ticker pumping thats for sure.

Thunder

 

[MPS]

Scary stuff. I can happen to the best of us. Gets the old ticker pumping thats for sure.

Thunder

Definitely got my blood pumping. I was happy to land in the snow free from serious harm. My brother and friend said they saw me do two cartwheels and said they saw my feet come around twice. I don't remember doing two cartwheels...haha.

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[bobback]

Glad to hear this was all that happened...as I thought I was about to read about an avalanche.

 

[MPS]

Glad to hear this was all that happened...as I thought I was about to read about an avalanche.

Thanks

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[Super B]

Glad to see your ok Slutter. Sounds like a scary little incident.

But you really need to hone in on your riding skills..

 

[MPS]

Thanks, Brandon ....and haha ya punk.

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[Super B]

Thanks, Brandon ....and haha ya punk.

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That Cat better be back together in three weeks.. Otherwise your riding double with Junk...

 

[MPS]

That Cat better be back together in three weeks.. Otherwise your riding double with Junk...

Not sure I'm gonna be able to make it. Work

It would be fun riding double with Lance though.

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[sled-fiend]

Just be glad you weren't on an ATV or dirtbike when that happened. Those head over heel ones usually aren't so forgiving. Good early season reality check though, everything happens for a reason, prob saved you from something much worse later on in the season.

 

[MPS]

Just be glad you weren't on an ATV or dirtbike when that happened. Those head over heel ones usually aren't so forgiving. Good early season reality check though, everything happens for a reason, prob saved you from something much worse later on in the season.

Good points. I definitely think the man upstairs was watching out for me. I must have 9 lives. I think I am on the 8th. lol

Just got her into the shop today. Gotta replace all of the front suspension and the hood...and a couple other things... about $2k. Thank goodness for insurance.

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