Colorado Weather Discussion Thread

[snowaddict91]

The San Juans are firing right now. If the overnight freezing levels stay low, it'll be an all-time spring.

I was stoked to ski the E Face of Engineer off the summit solo in good conditions ... before hitting buried, frozen avy debris on the way back to the car. Initial diagnosis was talus break, but I'll see an ankle specialist and probably get more imaging to confirm. Thanks for the vibes. We'll see how it plays out, but I'm pretty devastated to miss the spring. Just a reminder that frozen avy debris is no joke, even when it's perfectly sloppy, low angle corn.

ASmileyFace is definitely in much worse shape, and deserves all the vibes.

For real, all my friends here in town are in bike mode and I'm just like, umm not yet. But it does look quite warm this week, hopefully things start to lock up again overnight later in the week.

Sorry to heat about your ankle man, I trucked a few pieces skiing Snowbird last week that scared the shit out of me.

Don't know any details about ASF's situation, but if he needs anything or any help up this way I can certainly give a hand.

[Rideski]

Best wishes Auv and Smiley.

[adrenalated]

Shit, didn't realize you broke yourself too auvgeek. You also heal up!

Echoing snowaddict re: ASF - if he needs anything, I'm also happy to help if I can.

[Norseman]

Too far away to help directly. But if the guy needs crowdfunds please post it up.

[Danno]

Is there a story posted somewhere about it?

[adrenalated]

Is there a story posted somewhere about it?

I don't know of a news story, but here are CAIC observations
https://avalanche.state.co.us/observ...5-edaa4d480a72
https://avalanche.state.co.us/observ...9-648a3f0725ad

[yeahman]

Well that sucks. Would also like to help out if there's a crowdfund.

[Danno]

I wasn't thinking there was a news story, but thought there might be a TGR story.

But here to help ASF if he needs it.

[AlpiNord]

Vibes to ASmileyFace! Wow, he’s messed up!

The article is now posted in the Herald:

https://www.durangoherald.com/articl...cally-injured/

Sent from my iPad using TGR Forums

Edited & removed content per post 39116 comments. Sorry for posting the text and wish you the best.

[yeahman]

Damn. That's a harrowing story. Glad everybody lived.

[snowaddict91]

Fucking heavy. Here is the IG post with some gopro videos.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CrtVx3Qu...d=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Heal up ASF!

[Norseman]

Fucking heavy. Here is the IG post with some gopro videos.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CrtVx3Qu...d=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Heal up ASF!

Turned 30 yesterday, never been more grateful and inspired to live.

TW: Avalanche

Last week I survived a series of avalanches which could’ve taken my life and nearly took the life of a friend & ski partner.

I’ll discuss the details, decision making, and snowpack more in time. Today I want to acknowledge the ride we went on and what it showed me.

I was caught & carried a few hundred feet and left in an exposed place with tremendous overhead hazard and additional avalanche risk. My friend Ryan (@rymcc199) was caught and carried over 1600 feet and suffered a severe compound fracture of his femur, which separated his leg almost entirely at the knee. Due to the hazards surrounding us, our partners descended a different and more time intensive route after contacting SAR & EMS.

I had to reach Ryan quickly as he lay bleeding. I’ve never been so scared as I was that moment. I had to risk my life in order for a friend to have a chance to live. I didn’t know if I’d get to him fast enough or even reach him safely as I down climbed 1000+ feet of bed surface and hanging hazards. In that moment I felt things I have no words for, things I’d never like to feel again.

When I reached Ryan he was brave despite the bleeding, calmly helping me to save him. He screamed like I’ve never heard as I cranked tourniquets down on his broken leg. After his screams echoed away he thanked me. In the hardest and most painful time he chose to live, repeatedly, bravely. His courage filled me and eventually our whole crew as they reached us in the red snow.

I’d ask Ryan about his pain and he’d remind me that only people who are alive feel pain & that he was going to live. In time we got him onto a @sewalpine rescue sled from my pack and down the slope to SAR as they came up to meet us. As he rode off in the helicopter, we were affirmed he was going to live.

Living is a choice. One worth committing to entirely. You cannot mitigate all the risk in life, and if you did it wouldn’t be a life worth living. The thing that truly protects us from the risks inherent in a good life is community, people who share our values, especially our value of life. People who inspire us to live.

glad the bros kept their wits, and glad for the direct schuss down to the chopper. holy fuck

[MakersTeleMark]

Such a great outcome. Heal.

[EWG]

Glad you are all with us. Heal up guys. Damn.

[hawkgt]

Sorry to hear about mag down. Heal up asf.

Read in Denver recovering, lots of mags in town. Holler if need anything brought in or moved or hauled or???

[ASmileyFace]

Wow, thanks for all the kind words. I wish I could express how much the outpouring of support and love from all these different communities means to me. I am currently in Denver surrounded by my family and in great hands medically. I was not able to read through everything posted here yet but really wanted to thanks everyone again for all the love.

I don't have much time or energy in my current state but the only thing i want to address is there are some minor inaccuracies in most of the reports out there and folks like the durango herald writing articles by "social media scavenging" instead of just reaching out to any of the parties involved first, (who's name they are posting all over the place) is lame. I will happily talk about this accident in the future, and have given Connor full permission to tell the story. but seeing my name all over an article without hearing from them wasn't what I needed yesterday.

Recovery is starting strong and I have so much appreciation for being alive. Thanks to my amazing ski partners, Silverton Medical Rescue and everyone else involved in this journey so far.

[John_B]

I'm glad to hear from you ASF. You've always been a super positive person on TGR and I'm happy to hear you are on the road to repair. Best wishes in the healing process.

[goldenboy]

Good to hear ASF. Glad you're in good hands in Denver and also that you and your partners were prepared, by the sounds of things. Heal up!

[Lvovsky]

Heal up! Vibes

[Name Redacted]

Damn ASF, sorry to hear. Heal up soon.

[summit]

pm sent

[ASmileyFace]

Hey y’all. Just checking in to let everyone know there is a rewritten version of the Herald article now here: https://www.durangoherald.com/articl...ton-avalanche/ I don’t exactly endorse the Hearld but I appreciate the rewrite.

Recovery has been a journey. Had a really tough day after the third surgery but I’m starting to move around, in a non-weight bearing way! So cheers to that!

I’ll be on my computer a lot there next few weeks and hope to get back with all the messages and DMs when I can. Thanks everyone again for the support!

[simple]

Damn dude. Heal up well and quickly

[snowaddict91]

Glad to see you posting, and thanks for sharing the updated news story.

Sounds like you had some rockstar partners, and managed to keep your composure yourself.

[PeteDee]

Rewritten article tells a much better story...most of all about your life/leg and the team you had around you. Heal up and hope the mental/physical journey is smooth and steady.