8 feared dead in Fernie avalanche
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Sorry to hear this news. Just goes to show how fast fun can turn. Play safe all sledders
medler
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Sounds like they had all the right gear and equipment.Sad to hear of it .Take care everyone.
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Heart felt wishes go out to all the families of the victims this is a sad time for all involved everyone enjoying the holidays and outings please be smart and safe
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My condolences go out to everyone touched by this accident.
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Just got back from sledding in Golden and heard the news out there. There is no doubt that the snowpack is unstable and unpredictable!
My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the survivor's, families, friends and all the volunteers and professionals involved in this horrible situation.
To the survivors that made the hardest call of their lives...YOU MADE the right call!
To the rest of us who sled, we need to think more about what we are doing out there! It's time to wake up and get real. More of us are getting killed because we are going further into the back country and the sleds have made areas more accessible than ever before.
I have ridden Harvey many times and it is an area that only experienced sledders would go. To be honest, it is one of those areas that kind of gave me the chills everytime I went there.
Most of us have probably done the exact same thing as these guys did and have gotten away with it. Sled safe everyone and think about this situation every time you venture out so their deaths aren't in vein!
RIP
My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the survivor's, families, friends and all the volunteers and professionals involved in this horrible situation.
To the survivors that made the hardest call of their lives...YOU MADE the right call!
To the rest of us who sled, we need to think more about what we are doing out there! It's time to wake up and get real. More of us are getting killed because we are going further into the back country and the sleds have made areas more accessible than ever before.
I have ridden Harvey many times and it is an area that only experienced sledders would go. To be honest, it is one of those areas that kind of gave me the chills everytime I went there.
Most of us have probably done the exact same thing as these guys did and have gotten away with it. Sled safe everyone and think about this situation every time you venture out so their deaths aren't in vein!
RIP
cat girl
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well said throttle
POWDERCHOWDER
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You could not have said it better.
prayers go out to the famlies.
prayers go out to the famlies.
hamster
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well said throttle-up. Take time and think about what we are doing. So no more go though the same thing. At the end of the day we all need to come home
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I am fiding it hard to explain to people that don't ride the mountains why people would be out in the back country when conditions are this dangerous.
Just look through any of the condition updates on the site right now and all anyone is talking about is how much powder there is and showing ridiculously good snow! if you can ride it safe right now, this is some of the most unforgettable sledding you will do in your life, and if you have experienced bottomless powder you will know of the addiction I am talking about. You hear of a big storm rolling in and what do you do? Head for the hills to get the snow before someone else does. Countless times I have done this myself and made it home with memories of a lifetime, and will likely continue to do this.
I am guessing the men in Sparwood were no different than any of us and they were out there doing what they loved but the odds did not play in their favor on this day.
We can say all we want about safety gear and training but when you are having the sickest ride of your life it is easy to forget about where you are and how easy it is for something like this to happen.
Cheers to our fellow Sledders in Sparwood and may peace come to there families in time.
Just look through any of the condition updates on the site right now and all anyone is talking about is how much powder there is and showing ridiculously good snow! if you can ride it safe right now, this is some of the most unforgettable sledding you will do in your life, and if you have experienced bottomless powder you will know of the addiction I am talking about. You hear of a big storm rolling in and what do you do? Head for the hills to get the snow before someone else does. Countless times I have done this myself and made it home with memories of a lifetime, and will likely continue to do this.
I am guessing the men in Sparwood were no different than any of us and they were out there doing what they loved but the odds did not play in their favor on this day.
We can say all we want about safety gear and training but when you are having the sickest ride of your life it is easy to forget about where you are and how easy it is for something like this to happen.
Cheers to our fellow Sledders in Sparwood and may peace come to there families in time.
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remember u can donate to the cause neer the bottom left
Hardway
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Its only the beauty of friendship that surpasses a riders love for the outdoors. Condolences and prayers to the families.
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Here is the link to the CBC interview with Jeff Adams who survived the avalanche. It's so sad to listen to.
R.I.P.
CBC Interview **LINK**
R.I.P.
CBC Interview **LINK**
polarice
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thats a tough watch....rip
silver fox
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I'd like to donate via Paypal....where do i go???
Mike270412
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Main forum page scroll down on left.:d
silver fox
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Found it, thanx!
Dobir
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Tough watch...they did whatmost of us would do in dangerous conditions and took most precautions. A few lessons to be learned, so sad..
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