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smokindave

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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
You will be greatly missed by all that knew you...RIP D
 

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Posted on the Canadian Avalanche Center's site: This is a biggie...

Nov 13, 2011 @ The Gorge near Malakwa BC approx 3km Southwest of the parking area at 15.5km on the Gorge FSR. NW Slope at 1970 meters. Crown 50 meters wide, 60 cm deep, ran for about 100 meters




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Posted on the Canadian Avalanche Center's site: This is a biggie...

Nov 13, 2011 @ The Gorge near Malakwa BC approx 3km Southwest of the parking area at 15.5km on the Gorge FSR. NW Slope at 1970 meters. Crown 50 meters wide, 60 cm deep, ran for about 100 meters





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that right there is quite scary, I'm thinking folks should wait a bit, definitely should be checking bulletins and be very aware to what fresh snow loads can do on top of existing snow. It's not worth your life to be out there if things are not stable, and you are not wearing the proper gear!!!!
 

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my prayrs are out for the families. Remember to alway wear your proper safety gear when headding out into the backcountry..
 
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