Ricco
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ice hockey is cool.On the seroius note, a good reminder and points out no go area ...
I think carrying a mobile is compulsory. and a walkie-talkie with your mates ...
I am even thinking of flare guns
What piece of equipment could have helped in that situation? Ice pick?
yes, you gotta love hockey. im teaching that unit to my students now. they enjoy it.
as for equipment. whistle, rope, shovel, maybe flares. i think if i could have whistled loud enough or sent a flare, some one could have came and got me and i could have threw them my rope. if i fell in the water i would have definately needed a shovel do dig out and to surface then snowshoes to trudged through that armpit deep snow.
im soo glad that didnt have to happen.
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Hang out brotha....we need some more skiers around here ...and Canadians are kind of scarce, too.
Where ya from back home?Thanks man. Im from Sudbury Ontario Canada. How about you eh?
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Thank you all for your feedback. Much appreciated. The rescue cost me 50,000yen. I was happy to pay when I realized I couldn't get out alone. Yes, I definitely thought the situation was absurd and unbelievable (I shook my head at my own stupidity several times). I couldn't believe I could get myself in a helpless situation like that. I think thats what happens in nature. We feel comfortable with the softness and beauty; but forget how powerful and dangerous it can be; and also then how easily and quickly trouble can escalate. I apologize for the stereotypical Japanese linguistics; but I was trying to capture the authenticity of the speech(Onomatopoeia). I truly thought the Japanese rescuers spoke English very well. I just tried to recreate it as original as possible. No harm or insult intended. My Japanese sounds like chopped veggies. Haha. They were definitely more skilled linguistically than I. Thanks again. Im glad I lived to tell the tale and hopefully get to ride with you someday. Love Japan, its, culture, scenery and snow. Happy to experience it again, but with more intelligence this time.
Cheers,
Ricco
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Why we shouldn't go alone in Back-country.
http://www.snowjapanforums.com/index.php/videos/view-41-niseko-cloud-cover/
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Im going to Myoko Koen Feb 10. What tree runs or slackcountry do you recommend? Ive heard great things about this place.
Cheers
Ricco
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Great Video. Loved the story and effects.
Im going to Myoko Koen Feb 10. What tree runs or slackcountry do you recommend?
Cheers
Ricco
Cautionary Tale
in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
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glad your ok. i think your right. we feel comfortable and thats what sends us out to do dangerous things that dont look dangerous in the first place. good story. i could feel your pain and sense of being lost in deep, dark and cold circumstances.