Avalanche in valemount today !! Omg ...

[badss]

Has anyone heard as to where the riders were from? Got friends from Slave up there right now....

 

[scrfce]

id like to give my condolences to the family and friends of the fellow that passed.

hits close to home as i was just riding that area a few days ago

 

[megatron customs]

the guys were from edmonton

 

[Oilboy]

RIP and my condolences to the family of the victim
you have to stay off of the hills rite now, we had a wicked day at allen today got stuck and dug all day and it was very safe, there was no chance of anything falling on us but we did watch a bunch of mods climbing a few hills in the afternoon and shook our head and left the area before anything could have happened.

 

[catmando]

Wow,we are doing this way to often!
Condolences to the friends and family.
Ride Safe!
catmando!

 

[rknight111]

condolences to the victims family, friends and the people that were with him in valemount. That is the worst thing to experience and I hope no one ever has to endure this as a family or as a group of sledders. It's getting tough on the sport lateley, please ride responsively and come home alive people.

 

[RMKKing]

Re: Avalanche in valemount today

Does anyone know where exactly these guys were climbing?

 

[porkhaaks]

PRAYERS to all and all still riding.. play SAFE GOD bless

 

[newfiedoo]

thoughts and prayers to family and friends at this difficult time...

 

[weldor]

Again I feel for the family and friends involved. I have to add though is come on guys we are just human, we are not invincible. I did a mid week ride with Lococoin this week and they were hesitant to come because of the avy conditions. I told them I would take them to only safe places and that's what we did. We only rode in the lower creek and cut block areas of Climina and had a blast. This isn't the year to be playing on the steep slopes.

 

[britt]

This season is starting to leave a sick feeling in my stomach. I can't even begin to comprehend what the families of the avy victims are feeling. Perhaps this is the season to stay of the steep and deep and start to explore the meadows or explore those trails closer to home (Alberta Area) or even go and explore what Saskatchewan has to offer!! Now there is a thought.

Britt

 

[xsyourride]

My condolences to the family and friends.This is just happening way to much lately.We all need to stop and look at the big picture ,the mountains will still be there next year.Maybe this is the year to play on the flats.As much fun as the mountain thrill riding is, its better to put the safety first before the thrill.

 

[heyjude]

Re: Avalanche in valemount today

Does anyone know where exactly these guys were climbing?

They were at the actual "Hillclimb" in Clemina. They used to have competitions there every year. A very steep slope that was an obvious avalanche risk.

PLEASE GUYS, there are so many SAFE places to ride in these same mountains. Don't take those chances, it's just not worth it.

 

[GRD]

My condolences to the friends and family of the most recent sledder.

 

[weldor]

Re: Avalanche in valemount today

They were at the actual "Hillclimb" in Clemina. They used to have competitions there every year. A very steep slope that was an obvious avalanche risk.

PLEASE GUYS, there are so many SAFE places to ride in these same mountains. Don't take those chances, it's just not worth it.

Isn't that also known ad Bauer's Second Chance after Ralph Bauer (who owned the Tags store) was buried and recovered???

 

[mach123]

where isthe hillclimb hill is it up and over to the left past the cabin whgere it is groomed. Thanks and feel sorry for all the family...

 

[scotts]

Re: Avalanche in valemount today

Isn't that also known ad Bauer's Second Chance after Ralph Bauer (who owned the Tags store) was buried and recovered???

I think your right, that was right around there. I had forgotten about that.

 

[Uturn]

Hill climb is behind the cabin(south) and up through the cutblocks. You can access Bauers from the hill climb trail, its to the west of hill climb.

 

[The Warden]

Has anyaone heard any more details on this latest tragedy? Details seem to be slow to be released this time -- maybe just because it is way too close to home.

Thanks,

Marie

Play safe and make it back alive!

 

[smkngstv]

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