mitchpee 10 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Well today a lot of us were getting after the new snow in Utah and there was a lot of complacency. Everyone (myself included) seemed to think that since we didn't have much of a base for big avys to happen. Our group was wrong, and most everyone was wrong. Due to major windloading and a terrible first crust layer, we had some of the most slippery terrain I've seen. Today Jamie was skiing close to us when he set off a slide that carried him over a long pitch of rocks and some cliffs. Over 15 different sizable avalanches were reported today and others left people injured and humbled. Hopefully we can all take a lesson and be humbled out of complacency. I know I sure have. RIP to a good guy that did a lot for the sport. Not to mention a pretty funny person in general. Utah lost a local hero today, sad news. Hopefully it serves as a warning to everyone that serious things can happen no matter the time of year. Link to post Share on other sites
SantaCruz 0 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Sorry to hear about your buddy passing Mitch. Glad to hear that you're ok. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Sad news. Biggest balls in skiing. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 http://utahavalanchecenter.org/accident_gad_valley_11132011 Is this bit accurate MitchPee? While neither had any rescue gear or formal avalanche training, they were both expert skiers and new the terrain well. Link to post Share on other sites
Slippery Jim 65 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Bad news, Mitch, very sorry to hear it. Vibes to his friends & family. Link to post Share on other sites
mitchpee 10 Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 http://utahavalanche...valley_11132011 Is this bit accurate MitchPee? While neither had any rescue gear or formal avalanche training, they were both expert skiers and new the terrain well. I didn't know Jamie other than a couple times skiing, but I would have to say he has some sort of training. He was a professional skier and spent 99% of his time in the mountains. They probably didn't have rescue gear, but I am sure he had avalanche training. Link to post Share on other sites
sand 17 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Sorry to hear, extremely sad tragedy. Link to post Share on other sites
iiyamadude 6 Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Sorry to hear that Mitch. Link to post Share on other sites
dyna8800 3 Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Dang, RIP Mr. Fat Tuesday... Will be visiting The Bird before Christmas this year. Link to post Share on other sites
foreversnow 5 Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Sorry to hear Mitch. Thoughts are with you. Link to post Share on other sites
RichieCski 0 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 By far the biggest balls in skiing. Leviathan, Pyramid, Chad's, this guys pioneered all of those. A true LCC legend. Link to post Share on other sites
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