The Day after New Years...

JungleJim · Jan 2, 2018

The day after New Years ten years ago I lost a good friend who got separated from his sled buddy and ended up passing away before he could be found. As with many trajedies there were lots of factors that led up to the horrible end result, however the biggest lesson I took away was the importance of sticking together with your riding buddies.... It doesn't matter how good a rider you are.as bad stuff can happen. Weather can turn, equipment breaks down, or worse yet a severe injury can happen where you need help in time. For the sake of all of those who care about us let's ensure we stick together when riding and have good communication throughout the day... ride safe!

In memory of Les...

meierjn · Jan 3, 2018

I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing.

Bnorth · Jan 3, 2018

It's good to see most groups carrying radios now. They are an important tool but don't replace circling back to the group every 15 or 20 minutes just to keep an eye on things.

JungleJim · Jan 3, 2018

Fully agree Brendan! With today's sleds it's easy to get too far apart if everyone is riding like a heard of cats on crack...

C of Red · Jan 3, 2018

Thanks for the post and very sorry for your loss.

When with my normal group we always pair up. If we are all sitting around and someone wants to ride he doesn’t leave unless he has a “six”. Had a friend stuck upside down under his sled in a creek once. He was still on snow but could hear the water running underneath him. Scared the crap out of him. Anything can happen and it nice to know you have a “buddy” close when it does. Also really nice to see radios have almost become standard sled gear.

snopro · Jan 3, 2018

Sorry to hear Jim. No better words spoken. All the best bud.

birdie · Jan 10, 2018

Well stated Jim
Sorry for your loss and thanks for sharing Radios and continual talking as a group is necessary see you in mid feb
birdie

JungleJim · Jan 11, 2018

Thanks Bob! Looking forward to riding with you guys!

tex78 · Jan 11, 2018

JungleJim said:
The day after New Years ten years ago I lost a good friend who got separated from his sled buddy and ended up passing away before he could be found. As with many trajedies there were lots of factors that led up to the horrible end result, however the biggest lesson I took away was the importance of sticking together with your riding buddies.... It doesn't matter how good a rider you are.as bad stuff can happen. Weather can turn, equipment breaks down, or worse yet a severe injury can happen where you need help in time. For the sake of all of those who care about us let's ensure we stick together when riding and have good communication throughout the day... ride safe!

In memory of Les...

Condolences Jim

Didn't personally here in the news that someone passed, nothing of the sort

I still believe in nobodysledsalone, even if it's a quick braaaaap by yourself St!t can go south fast

teamdirt · Jan 12, 2018

Bnorth said:
It's good to see most groups carrying radios now. They are an important tool but don't replace circling back to the group every 15 or 20 minutes just to keep an eye on things.

15-20min= dead.

We had a guy almost die in 8-10min on flat ground. Keep your partner within i-sight. Break your group up and designate parters. Make sure partners look out for each other and stay close with your partner. Thats your lifeline.

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