Avalanche Hits Snowmobile Competition 3 Killed Many Missing

[cmanspecial]

Really sucks that they had to do away with the big iron shootout after that

[Schultzie999]

And ride up the fuck in hill you pussy

[Schultzie999]

Fuck this shit we are all responsible and were avy bags beacons and probes lie what the fuck you try to get on a snowmobile

[dirtastegood]

They need to realize that most snowmobilers try our best. We ride with beacons, shovels, probes, and some with abs bags. We try to be prepared for these things. We also know the risk, and that risk is what compels many to do what we do.

[DoctorLecterReturnz]

They DESERVED TO DIE!!

It was GOD'S WISH!!

He HATES REDNECKS!!

[fukoffv]

so sad. im a sledder for myself its so tragic, this area is ususally a low risk, its a small but steep hill. was there a week before. didnt think it would be this bad.

[ccclgibson]

They knew the risks involved. Don't kid yourself, mountain sledding is an extreme sport, and an addictive one. The 200 people watching will wait a day or 2 and do it all over again. This WILL happen again regardless of precautions or rules. It is not a sport for the faint of heart.

[whistlerboots123]

Wow, so much heated debate ! I believe activity of any kind unbombed snow is very dangerous. BUT so is driving a car. Conditions like rain, snow and fog can make driving Extremely dangerous. But we don't need to close the roads.

You don't have a person drown in choppy water and then close the ocean down.

I think it is important that EVERYONE who ski's, sleds, -whatever- in the back country should have their AST 1.

[suckamsears]

I couldn't agree more, its about the person going out in the snow understanding and managing the risks that help prevent accidents.

[twilson21]

You got it. Regulations won't work. And they are the reason why people enjoying getting out to the mountains to get away from all the bullshit

[whistlerboots123]

These people did an amazing job of saving their friends lives, using their equipment to find and dig out trapped people. BUT-

There were people who didn't go out this day because of the conditions, and location. Probably because they are the more educated about Avalanches.

[sothatswhathapppened]

@estcequetumeniaise

Shut the fuck up fag.

[MrYukonwolf]

This was a sad day, however the LACK of safety created this mess.

One can not sit back and say it is a way of life.

[Rata4You]

Typical Albertan rednecks.  Always coming to our province without medical coverage and expect we to pay for the shit. Sorry, the party is over. The bill for an ambulance ride is over $1k and if you needed an air ambulance...$7,000. We have bill collectors in BC too.

[lager9]

People cost the most in health care in there last year of life & it's more then $150G. Let's cut them off too. :rolleyes:

How about all the school kids that went cross country skiing a few years back on a field trip & died?

ACCIDENT.

Van driving in Nova Scotia with basketball students and crashed in winter.

ACCIDENT

Ask the town how they would survive w/o the tourism & how many taxpayers wouldn't have any tax to pay?

Damn are people tunnel-vision...

[SparwoodApple]

No one is proposing to make sledding illegal hence ban it and furthermore sledding accounts for less than 1/2 of the tourism activity, additionally there are other industries . As for the incidences above they were covered by insurance. Furthermore they are different situations with different intentions. Why was it absolutley essential for them to be on the slope that day? what was so pressing and immediate to the point where the event could not be postponed?

[lager9]

Not paying attention? I am amazed that 200 people got out of the way. Unless you have ridden there & understand the sport you should go back to your perfect little world and STFU.

[Rata4You]

God must hate rednecks too.

[lager9]

The comments here are sickening. Anything is preventable if you aren't there. Thousands of people sled every weekend out there, this was an accident...it happens when you travel, when you play hockey, when you work. The people spouting off know even less then the media which is horrible. Highmarking...no shit...how do you think you make it over a hill?

[Rata4You]

The avalanche report was clear. EXTREME. What part of that is too difficult for an Albertan to comprehend?

No friggin wonder why people keep dying. They think EXTREME has degrees of extreme. Stay in your frozen tundra or die. Nobody here cares unless you don´t have a way to transport your dead body back hom,e.

[devin350]

You are a bunch of fuckin morons. It's pretty easy to sit on your couch and run down us sledders. We live our life, avalanches happen. Thats why when you go out you wear your beacon and carry a shovel and probe. So enough of this bunch of dumb rednecks shit and respect the fact that these people die doing what they loved.

[SparwoodApple]

No one is proposing a ban on sledding, but rather questioning the logic in going into the back country when there is a high risk. Is their need to ride up a steep hill so urgent and so important that they simply could not put it off for another day and not risk the lifes of others including children?

As for beacons - I wear my seat belt and have airbags...does that mean I can now drive dangerously.

We feel for the losses, but this was a preventable accident and two people did not need to die

[crashmidget15]

@devin350

You can go die doing whatever the fuck you like, seems to me if YOU did we would just be cleaning up the gene pool a bit but if you die doing something you love that endangers anyone else than your a fucking cunt , if you like doing stupid risky bullshit on your snowmobile than do it but it doesnt give you the right to risk a hundred peoples lives.

[shanenbarb]

@crashmidget15

Everyone who sat at the bottom of that hill and got buried were partially at fault. Don't lay sole blame on the guy climbing the hill. There was people who watched this and never were in any danger, they parked in the right spot out of the runout zone.

[oilcountry81]

yes they do just happen all the time. in this event a snowmobiler triggered it but people do get buried just being in the wrong place at the wrongtime.

they all knew the risks, the 2 that died were killed doing what they love.

[DrLeroyGreen]

Buck Melanoma. Moley Russell's wart. Not her wart. Not her wart! I'm... I'm the wart. She's my tumor. My... my growth. My... uh, my pimple. I'm Uncle Wart. Just old Buck "Wart" Russell. That's what they call me, or Melanoma Head. They'll call me that. "Melanoma Head's coming." I'm s... uncle! Maisy Russell's uncle!

[SparwoodApple]

We cannot ultimately stop sledders from going into the back country in dangerous conditions - We can however make them completely liable for all rescue costs - furthermore they should be liable for all health care costs. A $150,000 hospital and rescue bill should be enough to make someone think twice. Then again in that area, we are dealing with the red necks of our province.

[dal5294]

rednecks of our province? so your saying we should just leave them to die unless they can pay? you should really be thinking twice

[SparwoodApple]

Where did I say we should not at all rescue them? They intentionally and knowingly went into a high avalanche danger zone and proceeded to place themselves at the bottom of a 35%grade+ steep hill in the hundreds. They not only placed themselves in danger, they placed the rescuers in danger as well. The warnings were there and these people chose to ignore it and now they feel the rest of society should be financially liable for their intentional wrong actions....hell no!!

[SparwoodApple]

People smoke knowing full well the burden they are likely place on our health system - so we tax Cigarettes. People who purposely duck the ropes at the local ski hills and require rescue are often charged for the whole bill of rescue. Tax is on liquor to offsett the cost of health and others...there are many cases like this

Why should sledders have special exception and not be held accountable for their mistakes

[chrisisAAAAAAAA]

what would you say to somebody who drank, then drove without their seatbelt on and got in an accident? This is soo sad, but they really should've checked the avalanche report, especially if they brought their kids. I mean an extreme avalanche warning was declared! and now the firefighters have to risk their lives getting them out. i hope everyone recovers, but it's really sad that this all could've been prevented.

[chrisisAAAAAAAA]

what would you say to somebody who drank, then drove without their seat belt on, and got in an accident? This is sooo sad and I really hope everyone in the accident recovers but an extreme avalance warning was declared, like they really should have checked, especially if they brought their kids. It's so sad that this could've been prevented.

[crashmidget15]

@chrisisAAAAAAAA

Yeah and the people high marking during an extreme avalanche warning while there was about a hundred people beneath tham probably didnt help.

[2theyeti]

They all stupid, being out there and not paying attention. almost all avalanche mishaps shouldn't even happen, it all stupidity .

[devin350]

your a retard bud !

[DoctorLecterReturnz]

Oh face the CUNTING FACTS!!

Do you boneheads REALLY THINK we believe you?

REALLY BELIEVE you are here to pay your respects?

Of COURSE you cunting well aren't!!

There is ONE REASON, and ONE REASON ONLY, that you worthless ghouls come to watch this clip.

The reason is...

...it's JUST SO DAMN FUNNY!!

[RnBramwell]

These people are morons. They deserve Darwin Awards! It "rots my socks" that millions of taxpayers' money is spent to save these idiots. Sure, I value smart human lives, but NOT the lives of idiots.  I have been and skied there... be stupid and die, period.

Social services do not exist to rescue you from your most stupid behavior!

[867powderhound]

doctorlecter returns are u fuckin searious,, thats the second ridiculous load of disrespectful shit ive seen posted by you, you slimey little gerbil.. what happened at boulder is a terrible thing, avalanche warnings are high all season through that area and not to get outdoors and do something you love because it involves risk would leave us all hermit virgin homos like you . sympathys to those who lost love ones in this tragedy, and THANK YOU to all those who helped in the rescue efforts.

[freddysthedevil]

and they brought kids along knowing the danger.

[DoctorLecterReturnz]

They HAD IT COMING!!

They PAID THE PRICE!!

Tough Titty!!

[basaraba13]

hey fuckface don't you have a heart how can u just say that they paid the price how about just hang yourself you peice of shit

[jwpsycho2007]

Show some respect for human life you POS. We all take risks in life. Did you drive your car today? You sound like someone who'd drive a little Neon around, so when you get squished by a 18-wheeler I'll just tell you, you had it coming, you paid the price, tough titty bitch.

[711Sher]

I am sorry for the people that lost there lives. As far as some of your responses they are stupid, and it just shows how ignorant some of you are. We all take risks in our lives everyday. There is nothing wrong with pushing the limits, there is sometimes a price to pay for doing something that you love to do! Again I am sorry for the families of these people!

[winterzz2004]

AT estcequetumeniaise = ONE FUCKING RETARD THAT IS ON THE WRONG MEDICATION!

[CheemStur]

Before you all start fighting. Read this over. Did us canadians tell them to go up there? ......

[MrBadassrev]

i just dont see why you call us idots we just wanted family time

[bobphatbhat]

lolololololo idiots!!! lets ride an avalanche !!!!!!

[SLEDter]

ur retarted

[MrBadassrev]

HEY DoctorLecterReturnz U STUPID FUCK I ALMOST DIED AND YOU SAY WE ALL DESERVED IT HOW CAN U SAY THAT AND STILL FEEL GOOD ABOUT YOUR SELF WE JUST TRYING TO HAVE FUN WITH OUR FAMILYS AND FRENDS  MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT THE DEAD AND INJURED RIP

[estcequetumeniaise]

You guys should have not been there!!!!! It's the same fucking story every year!!!!! READ THE FUCKING REPORTS!!!!!!!!

They are going to regulate the backcountry because of FUCKING SLEDNECKS!!!!! NOBODY in their right minds wants dead people, and I do feel sorry for you and others that were involved in this accident...I hope you will be all right, sincerly...

[basaraba13]

hey man good job who the fuck this doctor lectrer returns has no fucking respect my buddy barly got outta of it alive he got brocken neck this doctor lecter i knew where he lived i would beat the shit outta of him for those disrespectable comments

[Rata4You]

SOLUTION: Bar dumb ass Albertans from coming to BC and getting caught up in avalances. I´ve lived here my entire life and every damn winter we have hicks from Alberta coming here and dying. BC is no flat frozen tundra. This is mountain country. If you guys put your IQ points together you´d have enough brains to check the avalance warnings and be wearing the appropriate gear just in case.

Now another carcuss has to be dragged off the mountain.

NEXT CONTESTANT IS GONNA BE FROM ALBERTA!

[iamcdn09]

listen here half wit. half of the rocky mountains are in Alberta. ever heard of Banff? Lake Louise? yeah, in ALBERTA!

have a little respect for the people that lost their lives yesterday.

[Rata4You]

Stupidity doesn´t earn respect, it deserves pity. Everytime Albertans get killed, it´s the BC taxpayers that have to foot the bill. We are getting sick of that friggin province. Maybe we should erect a fucking fence to keep the rednecks out or require proof they have sufficient IQ points to enter our province.

Go snow mobile in Lake Louise then.

Nobody wants wannabe Americans here anyway.

[iamcdn09]

Spoken like a true Canadian, you must be one of the separatists from Quebec.

what about the times ppl from BC come to Alberta and get killed/hurt? you don't hear us complaining about 'footing the bill'. last time i checked BC and Alberta were in the same country so why all the hostility?

you're the one that sounds like the wannabe American

[estcequetumeniaise]

What is real fucking sad is that there is such fucking slednecks in BC. Albertans are bad, but they are not the only ones...BC, MONTANA. IDAHO, WASHINGTON, WYOMING etc...is full of idiots...Remember the "FERNIE incident"....Those people were "from the mountains" in Sparwood....

[crashmidget15]

@estcequetumeniaise

Theres stupid people everywhere the only places without stupid people are places where there are NO people.

[792110504]

your a fuckin idiot but oh ya u probobly know everything from living in your trailer

[1019drummer]

That sucks!!!!

[DoctorLecterReturnz]

They DESERVED TO DIE!!

They HAD IT COMING!!

God HAD ENOUGH OF THEM!!

[867powderhound]

your a fuckin moron

[basaraba13]

your a stupid fuck you must obviously have a pretty boring life without any excitement. Seeing how they have such a passion for something that there willing to risk their life for it. Have some respect. fucker.

[LifeIsGood63]

Well some people think that getting drunk and driving really fast is cool. Yet it is pretty dumb. Lecter was looking for attention.

[imtired111]

drunk? what are you talking about? avalanches happen and some are worse than others. people died in that slide and trust me if that was you, you would be $h!tting your pants. please get your facts straight before you post comments like that

[LifeIsGood63]

It was a seperate point! You only get so many chances in life. Somtimes you lose.

[SLEDter]

true

[estcequetumeniaise]

Avalanches usually don't "just happen" what the fuck... The facts are=nobody in their right minds would have been there!!!!!

[RnBramwell]

Exactly. Every bit as disgusting is constable Moskaluk's 'formal' wording. Yes, Moskaluk, you can coolly present your WONDERFUL role as rescuer, long after others have worked desperately to save lives.

Such governmental 'officiousness'; is pure crap! Crap that Moskaluk believes in and promotes. Jerk.

[estcequetumeniaise]

How can you respect people who are "willing to risk their life" When they go HIGH MARKING on a day where they should not even be there....

[SLEDter]

we should respect them for they do it for the adrenaline and the powder its a chance and i risk they were willing to take sometimes gotta pay the price

[crashmidget15]

@SLEDter

so they deserve our respect for doing something stupid? Do whatever you want i dont care but im not going to feel bad for somebody getting hurt doing something they know is dangerous. That being said i do feel really bad for the people who died because of those IDIOT high marker faggots.

[devin350]

its amazing you can keep your head so far up your ass while sitting on your couch !

[crashmidget15]

@estcequetumeniaise

yeah thats kinda like cockslapping a bear and being surprised when it tears you to shreds.

[RylanFox]

They were living it up man,we have all been there while sledding. ride safe ride smart ! avalanche awareness courses should be made mandatory in Alberta and B.C.

[Rata4You]

Common sense can´t be taught to idiots.

It´s the same shit about wearing life jackets, seat belts, etc etc. Mother nature is just thinning the heard of dumb fucks.

[mooselhoff]

this boytv... from what i have heard from sledders in revelstoke that i know the big iron shootout isnt sponsored by anyone anymore. its just a time of year when a bunch of people get together to climb. theres nothing stopping anyone from getting into these areas when the avalanche danger is extreme.

[amyjeanius]

Coming from a mountain rider I can say that we all get a little "tunnel-vision" with 2 feet of fresh pow and clear blue skies.... But common sense says check the avy reports, and stay off dangerous slopes.

I feel terrible for loosing fellow sledders in a tragedy that could have been avoided.

[ThisBoyTV]

There was not as much snow this year. A rainstorm that lasted all day hit the area 4 days ago. Someone is going to have to answer why this annual event was not canceled.

[myrelative]

millions of dollars? how about "don't go up there, stupid"

[crashmidget15]

@myrelative

ahahaha they should have soem signs up like that near the top.

[AlvaroAndfriends]

Damn that is so terrible. Somebody will be blamed for this.

[LifeIsGood63]

How about the people on the snowmobiles?