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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I read a very interesting article about the Tunnel Creek avalanche in which a group of 16 expert skiiers went on an off piste run. Several of them actually had huge reservations at various stages (About timing, route, conditions, size of group...) but all separately expressed after the fact that they could not bring themselves to say anything because they didn't want to be perceived as cowardly, lacking in expertise. Some of these people were local and had known the mountain and skiied it their entire lives.

Highly recommend this article in NY Times, it's called Snow Fall: the avalanche at Tunnel Creek.[/quote]

This is a great read.  The lead man ignored the avalanche forecast.
Three men were killed in the avalanche. One woman survived but she had a new to the market inflatable thing. Another man
survived by being wedged between two trees.  All 16 were expert skiers. [/quote]

I think what I’m learning from all of this (as someone who never skis and has zero interest in it), is that these people understand the risks and consequences  because they go out there equipped for potential avalanches. I believe they all know there is a chance they could die out there - it is the wilderness after all, and they are willing to take that chance. Personally, I don’t want to be taken out by an avalanche- seems like a horrific way to go, so I will never, ever, put myself in that position, however, some people think it’s worth the risk, I guess.[/quote]

You know what else is a horrible way to die? A fiery car crash. But I bet you drive more than necessary and you’re willing to accept that risk. [/quote]

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