First avy death of the year

[blacknblue]

http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_3190182

First avy death of the year in Colorado. Once again, no proper gear and skiing right into an avalanche zone...
A sad day that could have been avoided.

 

[bt]

i feel bad for his family and friends,i know first hand how hard it is('')


colorado snow pack is one of the most dangerous, especially early in the season

 

[JimG.]

i feel bad for his family and friends,i know first hand how hard it is('')


colorado snow pack is one of the most dangerous, especially early in the season

Welcome bt; sounds like you've lost someone close to an avalanche, that must be tough.

He wasn't wearing a beacon; that's a bad thing, but I've read more about this and it seems he had alot of blunt trauma to his head and neck. Rescuers are fairly convinced he was killed by that trauma almost instantly and that he didn't suffocate. Small consolation if true.

You're right about early season CO snowpack. Lot's of 4-6" storms, lot's of layers, not much water content. Bad recipe.

 

[bt]

hey Jim, thanks for the welcome

yeah, lost a good friend a long time ago.
he had no idea about snow safety and equipment,these stories really get me going.

having the right equipment,knowledge,route selection skills, and good judgement are all part of the formula to live for another run.

if you are going to play in the BC get equipment and take an avi class, PLEASE

 

[Bosefius]

Sorry to hear about your friend.

Does anyone know of any respectable classes here in the east? I think there are some up at Tucks?

 

[salida]

http://www.tuckerman.org/safety/courses.htm

there is the full list for the courses, through Chauvin the Class I course is 175, I'll most likely take it this winter...

-porter