Thread: Sobering Avy Story

Perhaps you have all read it before. I seem to end up reading it every year.

Roman Latta in Wolverine Cirque

Sobering. Very sobering.

That type of story is what keeps me out of the BC. I've got too much to lose (who doesn't?) to die in an avy. Despite his recognized expertise tragedy seems to follow Andrew McLean.

woah.

Wild story.

Romans mom is a friend of mine, she owns and runs the concessions at a park in SLC and also made a run for the Salt Lake County mayors job this year.

One thing you should all know; she is a big supporter of the Utah Avalanche Center, and goes to their (upcoming) fundraiser every year, and sits with a group of women who have all lost loved ones in avalanches...

Definately makes you think.It's hard to get a grasp for the situation as it's told from emotion rather than accuracy.I had an old pieps with an earpiece that I bought used from a heliski guide in Colorado In 92.It was extremely hard use & worthless compared to my F1.I hear Trackers much better than F1's,so hopefully that will reduce one of the areas of risk.

My friends always taught me to show respect for the backcountry ,& not to let my adrenaline do the thinking.

Originally posted by UTdave
I've got too much to lose (who doesn't?) [/B]

Are you saying your life is more important then ours? WTF Dude??!

Haha, another guy shamed by the politically correct mafia....muhahahahahaha!!!!

Originally posted by BlurredElevens
Are you saying your life is more important then ours? WTF Dude??!

Haha, another guy shamed by the politically correct mafia....muhahahahahaha!!!!

it certainly is to me.

Very tragic. Anyone else surprised there was no probing before digging?

Roman's slide

Definately an eye-opener, especially as I may go out into the backcountry for the first time this season. Stories like this do give me pause.

Originally posted by SLCFreshies
Definately an eye-opener, especially as I may go out into the backcountry for the first time this season. Stories like this do give me pause.

Don't blindly fear it. read it, feel it, listen to it and most importantly RESPECT it. gain knowledge first, then experience. one without the other is like the bind leading the deaf. there are a lot of good times to be had in the backcountry. there are also a lot of times to stay away from it. pick and choose.

I've dragged my ass up to that Cirque about a dozen times, and only skied it twice. You can call me a puss, I don't mind.

This is good pre season reading. Most of us are dreaming of sweet pow in the B.C., or remembering great days from last year. I tend to remember the turns more than the moments of indecision and doubt that occur while skinning or climbing. Those moments are just as important (if not more) than the turns. This is a good reminder that some days are best spent at the resort or on safe, low angle slopes.
Thanks Trackhead.

I check this site all winter long to keep my head in the avalanche game: http://www.avalanche.org/

truly sad.
RIP R,
you are missed.

bump


time to re-read the avy threads.

Always sobering.

Though some might like to keep these things quiet, there is much for many to learn.

We're all less likely to die of embarrassment than suffocation or trauma.

Yes. Seen it before. Good to read it again. Bad shit.

Originally Posted by splat

We're all less likely to die of embarrassment than suffocation or trauma.

That is perfect splat, can I use that one? Sometimes when I read your shit, I think perhaps we are twins sons of different mothers.

bump for spring touring and couloir skiing season

Originally Posted by AltaPowderDaze

Roman's slide

Seeing that picture just gave Andrew's words alot more meaning. Everybody be safe out there.