cdnsleddog
Active member
My families condolences to those who lost family or friends in this avalanche.
We are priveladged group who get to enjoy a sport that gives you an experience and comradery like no other. Any one that has had a "blue bird day" in 3 plus feet of powder knows what I mean. This particular bowl has always been popular and is considered a "safer" climb as it does cycle often leaving a lower risk accepted by many. And as mentioned in earlier posts the "safety in numbers" attitude may have put many people in a risky situation they may have not been in with just their normal group of riders.
This incident clearly demonstrates the ability of a group of people, that have accepted a level risk in a sport they are passionate about, to quickly deal with a tragic situation through the use of their training and equipment. This investment in back country gear by sledders, skiers, climbers, etc is always done with the hope that we never have to use it. Thankfully many of us have taken the time to actually practice with this gear in an effort to be able to help in these situations. My hats off to the people who acted when they were needed in this accident. We can all only hope people like this are around if we ever need help...in all aspects of our lives. Think about this comrades the next time you see a traffic accident at home. Act as these heros have and we will all be better for it.
I listened to the interview on CBC with Mark Shaede from Revelstoke Snowmobile Tours. Mark, i commend you on being an ambassador to this sport during this interview. The media always struggles to ask informed questions on topics they know little about and your response to these ill informed questions were quite appropriate.
To all that participated in this S&R effort from the initial survey of the scene to the follow up by the RCMP to ensure there are no missing persons...you all had a difficult situation to deal with, took action based on your training and will learn from these choices....please share them with others....it may save another or maybe your life some day as well.
Mitch
We are priveladged group who get to enjoy a sport that gives you an experience and comradery like no other. Any one that has had a "blue bird day" in 3 plus feet of powder knows what I mean. This particular bowl has always been popular and is considered a "safer" climb as it does cycle often leaving a lower risk accepted by many. And as mentioned in earlier posts the "safety in numbers" attitude may have put many people in a risky situation they may have not been in with just their normal group of riders.
This incident clearly demonstrates the ability of a group of people, that have accepted a level risk in a sport they are passionate about, to quickly deal with a tragic situation through the use of their training and equipment. This investment in back country gear by sledders, skiers, climbers, etc is always done with the hope that we never have to use it. Thankfully many of us have taken the time to actually practice with this gear in an effort to be able to help in these situations. My hats off to the people who acted when they were needed in this accident. We can all only hope people like this are around if we ever need help...in all aspects of our lives. Think about this comrades the next time you see a traffic accident at home. Act as these heros have and we will all be better for it.
I listened to the interview on CBC with Mark Shaede from Revelstoke Snowmobile Tours. Mark, i commend you on being an ambassador to this sport during this interview. The media always struggles to ask informed questions on topics they know little about and your response to these ill informed questions were quite appropriate.
To all that participated in this S&R effort from the initial survey of the scene to the follow up by the RCMP to ensure there are no missing persons...you all had a difficult situation to deal with, took action based on your training and will learn from these choices....please share them with others....it may save another or maybe your life some day as well.
Mitch
