Large Avalanche in McBride - Renshaw Jan 29 - 17 involved - 5 Passed RIP

[plio7]

The coroner has released the names ages and locations

The report I saw said next of kin has been notified but has requested privacy and that the names not be released yet.

Also said 15 people involved (buried or partially buried) man that's scary chit

 

[arff]

I saw the names on global news.
I will not post them

 

[tex78]

I am waiting news as well. I have done a roll call and am missing 2 people on my list. I am praying for the best.

On another note I have read through this whole tread and I want to say I am so proud right now to be a part of our sledding community and to all the members of Snow and Mud I am honoured to be part of this site. I have not read one negative comment! We are all sledders and know that tragedies happen and can happen every time we ride. We lost a fellow sledder last weekend in Prince George and some of the hurtful things that have been sad are heart breaking.

Prayers and heartfelt condolences again to all involved

Condolences to the families, friends, sars workers ect... Rip fellow sledders, go look for the blue sky's and epic pow





The posts on the news forum's from this is retarded, from retarded people that have no idea

Piss's me off to no end, and even if u tell and explain it they still don't have any idea

 

[mur190]

I will not post names but here is the link, sad day for snowmobilers and families all around. Coroner identifies five Alberta men killed in McBride avalanche | CTV Vancouver News

 

[rknight111]

Names can be posted as long as the RCMP have released

 

[rknight111]

The B.C. Coroners Service has identified the men as Vincent Eugene Loewen, 52, of Vegreville; Tony Christopher Greenwood, 41, of Grand Prairie County; Ricky Robinson, 55, of Spruce Grove; Todd William Chisholm, 47, of St. Albert; and John Harold Garley, 49, of Stony Plain.

 

[albertacat]

RIP sledders, may you have endless powder..... I agree new site comments brutal, people comment on items they know nothing about, Must say I am impressed that both NDP and Conservative leaders issued condolences on Twitter but nothing our PM, find that strange since I believe his brother was killed in an avalanche!!!!!!

 

[neilsleder]

Thank you Ron for posting the names as now lots of us can put our worries to rest. Rip fellow sledders!


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[themoresnowthebetter]

so do we know HOW this was triggered?

 

[SLEDBUNNYRACING]

As far as comments go on S&M - we will be moderating any negative or speculative comments that don't need to be posted.
Only those riders that were present know what really happened.
S&M respects our fellow riders who passed away this weekend. This is one time we need to show out respect.
Thanks.


Life is good in "Da Hood"

 

[bingo1010]

Can anyone comment if any of the guys were members here? As i did not recognize any of the names personally

 

[Cyrus747]

the SAR guy on the second video appeared to have a hat from this site?? Kudo to him for his and SAR's efforts.

 

[SLEDBUNNYRACING]

SAR's guy is a member of the site.
We understand that 3 of them were members here.
Ron is going to address that question later this evening.


Life is good in "Da Hood"

 

[Rjjtcross8]

Condolences to the family and friends affected by this tragedy.

 

[Summitric]

Had globe and mail call me at mid nite looking for information, because I posted on Facebook.... Called and texted and Facebook messaged me, but I ignored them..... Unreal.


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[woody_tobius_jr]

Damn, I knew one of them....not good.


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[sled_wrangler]

Damn, I knew one of them....not good.


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Sorry to hear that .... as I'm sure you know we as sledders are here for each other if you need anything or if the family needs anything let us know !!!!

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[scotts]

Had globe and mail call me at mid nite looking for information, because I posted on Facebook.... Called and texted and Facebook messaged me, but I ignored them..... Unreal.

Thanks Rick, bunch of leeches looking for a headline.

truely a sad day in the mountain community!
i fear this will have far reaching consequences for all of us by the time the smoke clears.

 

[Chump]

Very sad to hear this. My condolences to the people involved in this tragedy.

Can't believe some of these arrogant ass hats making comments on ctvs forums. This is why as sledders we have to do our due diligence and check conditions, get proper training and always help a fellow sledder.

 

[Mare]

Truly heartbreaking to hear, My condolences to all the families and friends of the fallen sledders.