danz 0 Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 haven't dropped by here in a while, so I thought I would swing by to let you all know how the season in the great pacific nortwhest is going... How can I eloquently sum it up thus far: IT SUCKS! yes, this has been a terrible season here for 2 reasons...weather and injury... I think snow-wise, this is one of the worst seasons in over 30years. All the big resorts (Mt. Baker, Steven's Pass, Snoqualmie to name a few) are CLOSED. Mt. Baker holds the WORLD RECORD for most snow in a season ('99) but can't even stay open for 2 weeks in a row this year. Even Blackcomb/Whistler hasn't seen its base depth change in over a month. The weather is warm, there is not even all that rain I hear about Seattle...just sunny and warm. Pathetic...What is worse is that other parts of the country are having EPIC seasons...Lake Tahoe got 10 feetof fresh in 10 days over new years!!! Amazing My misery from weather is immense, as you might imagine. But I also managed a season ending injury on 12/28 (one of the few days the mtn. was open...in fact, it was opening day at my home mtn stevens pass). I can not remember any of the details, as I lost conciousnss (I can't even piece together events leading up to it). The result was an airlift to a hospital, 3 days in teh hospital, a broken back, neck, face and teeth. Sounds bad...I guess it is, but it culd have been much worse. I am rehabing and plan on skiing next season. The good news is I get a refund on my pass, whereas all my friends are stuck with theirs (the ironoy...). Anyway, consider yourselves lucky. I should have stayed in japan another winter. You can't break your neck in waist deep pow... Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 wtf danz where were you sking and can anyone tell you what happened in that crash? Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 That sucks Good luck on the rehab Certainly makes my pathetic situation look good. We need more details. Link to post Share on other sites
js 0 Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Sorry to hear the bad news - injury and snow conditions. It seems the PNW has had back-to-back sus seasons - last season we spent a week in both Sun Peaks and Whistler and the snow conditions were marginal ... that is, on Canadian standards. " title="" src="graemlins/cry.gif" /> What the f*** were you doing to sustain those sorts of injuries?!! Didn't see that groomer or zigged when ya should've zagged?! Get well. Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 My dad who skis in South West BC hasn't even been out this season yet. Crazy wierd weather. Glad I'm not there. I would be foaming at the mouth. Link to post Share on other sites
nzlegend 1 Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Wow glad to hear you survived mate. Must have been a heinous crash! Take it easy dude. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Da#n Danz WTF?! So sorry to hear about that. Were you just going down a run or jumping? Wuz that out with Ender? Really hope that you recover soon... too bad youre not here and had a nurse taking care of you Link to post Share on other sites
DokiDokiWakuWaku 0 Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Wow and I was under the impression that the US was having a rocking season,......sorry to hear that Link to post Share on other sites
sunrise 0 Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Jesus, Danz - what were you doing? Glad your still alive and recouperating. That's scary not knowing what happened. Here's to a great season for you next year. I heard from someone who was in Whistler recently and it was raining there. Link to post Share on other sites
mogski 0 Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 You are not the Danz of tree powder fame? You must be an imposter. Only a danz imposter could hurt himself. Can this imposter speak on behalf of danz and give more information as to the how of this accident. Link to post Share on other sites
danz 0 Posted February 1, 2005 Author Share Posted February 1, 2005 sorry hehe... seriously, I have no clue what happened. I was riding with enderzero, and he also didn't see it. The mountain just opened and was definetly in early season operation. Only 2 lifts were open worth riding, and the only terrain worth skiing were the groomers. We definetly did not go off piste (that would have destroyed my skiis), and there was no park in place. My guess is I hit some unmarked obstacle that caused me to launch out of my skiis and into a tree or something...my jacket was shredded, but my helmet showed no impact point (but my face sure did...). I remember ski patrol did not even have to move me far to get me moving (on the sled of course). I have a theory that gandalf was playing some cruel joke on me because I left him at home that day... anyway, can't really tell you more, cause that's all I know. I certainly consider myself lucky...considering. all of you should make some deep powder turns in my honor! Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Hey so you only spent 3 days in the hospital with a broken back and neck? Gots to give props to the Stevens Pass Patrol Would have given a thumbs up but that isn't an option. The clap icon will have to do. And on the bright side you got a ride in a helicopter. That's always fun right? Link to post Share on other sites
mogski 0 Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Could this have been the revenge of the "death cookie" or is this not a possible snow feature in the resort you were at? have you checked for security camera fottage from the lift towers perhaps. I will be happy to make a thorough investigation on your behalf. If you pay my entire expenses and allow me to transit for a few days in Tahoe. Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 The PNW and SW BC are the breeding grounds for death cookies. All death cookies originate from this area and migrate to different parts of the world. You think Death Cookies are bad. Think about Death Cookie sex Link to post Share on other sites
montoya 0 Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 didn't know what "death cookies" are, so I searched google. this is all I got... anyway, hope you get better soon danz. Link to post Share on other sites
Davo 1 Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 That's too bad Danz.Good to hear you're ok, and to look on the bright side mate, at least you're sitting out a crap snow year. Meanwhile, I'm failing to get out during an epic one. There was even snow on my bike this morning in the middle of Osaka. Snow lying settled on the ground in the middle of the city, eyed furtively by me as I head into another long day of work. Totally wrecked a new board with my only trip early on in the season as well. Anyway..get better soon mate. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 davo you work with me mate joe eh Link to post Share on other sites
crazyski 0 Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 dang, danz, that sucks a nut. should've met up with you in whistler in december. the skiing was pretty weak, but not as weak as it's become. good to hear you're alright. i've always wondered how most of us have skiied for years relatively scratch free. Maybe we all have a big fluke injury like this waiting in our future. let's hope not. headin' to alta a week from thursday. i'm gettin a bit worried, cause they haven't gotten a day of 6in+ for like 3 weeks. if you coerce gandalf to conjure up some snow, i'll send you some pics! Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 That is pretty wild, glad to here you're ok (well, you know what I mean!) I hope you weren't ducking ropes or doing something equally naughty? Link to post Share on other sites
mogski 0 Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Hey danz do we get to see any of the commerative photos of the hospital danz or perhaps so x-ray scans and stuff? Link to post Share on other sites
DokiDokiWakuWaku 0 Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Or even a webcam? Link to post Share on other sites
woywoy 0 Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 Danz ... you poor man. Must have been mega death cookies from hell! Yuck. Take care and get well soon! Link to post Share on other sites
Davo 1 Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 That I do FT, sounds like you guys had fun up in Gifu on Sunday. Joe is a good fulla aye. Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 Yah Danz. Put that brain to use. Lets see some pictures of your injuries. We know that you are spending your time looking at porn. How is this months Swank and Barely Legal. Or in your case Chicks with Dicks God I miss good porn. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 Quote: Originally posted by Toque: God I miss good porn. U funny mate - go ta da padded room then mate Link to post Share on other sites
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