Holy shit you met a legend. Viva Le MonoQuote:
Originally Posted by Fred Pabst
Holy shit you met a legend. Viva Le MonoQuote:
Originally Posted by Fred Pabst
Back in the early 2000s, patrol reported fresh snow based on what they had next to the clinic, at base elevation and in a windy spot. Not ideal for business, but great for locals, because as long as there's snow in the woods, there's tons of turns to be had.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Tortoise
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PM me and you can have the password to my user name. You win this battle.Quote:
Originally Posted by buckethead
That's a good as I've ever looked.Quote:
Originally Posted by Timberridge
very generous offer CS, i'm honored...but i like to think i'm just doing my part in assisting patrol in their terrain assessments.Quote:
Originally Posted by Core Shot
alas this one's just a flesh wound.
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Originally Posted by half-fast
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Just saw this, full burial in Ammo Ravine
https://apple.news/AX-Ouj47JQduR_Q6LZiparQ
That is pretty sad ^^, the Ammo looked so thin on Sunday I was thinking about how tight the exit would be after some less than ideal skiing. Be careful out there kids.
Nice to see you getting your moneys worth out of those Bros Bucket, I remember you showing me the giant patch a couple of years ago, holding up well. Quilted™ bases!
Some of those powder pics makes me envious, we netted about 6-7" which was fun but quickly abused inbounds. Youring in order this this weekend.
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Sucks that it had to happen, but yeah, it was a blast for me, such a good group of folks. I don't envy the folks that have to deal with the tougher parts of this stuff with the town and landowners though.Quote:
Originally Posted by biggins
Any relation to an old friend of mine from the cape, who is also a hell of good skier, Kimberly?Quote:
Originally Posted by s_curran
"The crew had to dig down approximately 13 feet of packed snow and debris before ultimately discovering the body of the missing skier,"Quote:
Originally Posted by buttahflake
Damn that sucks. Crazy if they were solo too...
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Originally Posted by t-the-east
Ian Forgays 3/16/1966 - 2/1/2021 Skiing free now...
Hey folks, this is some very tragic news for the Northeast skiing community.
I have been working by phone over the last two days with the folks carrying out this recovery effort.
His day was documented by photos sent friends until just before drop in. A beautiful bluebird day on Mount Washingtonis an amazing thing. The conditions were very hard and avi danger low. The storm was about to roll in.
For all of our sake let’s all try to remain positive and avoid judgement as this report comes out. Ian was a legend here in VT and has climbed and skied more lines than most anyone in the mountains of the northeast.
We are grieving for this loss.
We love you buddy!
Hardy
Yeah fuck... I found out last night that Ian was missing so when I saw the Usfs press release my heart sank... I only skied with Ian occasionally through the years, mainly because he was near impossible to keep up with. He was very comfortable on high consequence terrain...The guy is a legend and this is a major loss for the northeast ski community... especially the MRV.
RIP Ian
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That sucks. Vibes to his family and friends.
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He was a VT athlete of the year in Vermont Sports a few years back, right?Quote:
Originally Posted by Generalstark
Shit, RIP Ian. When the now Mrs Flounder and I met we used to have a few drinks and watch his public access show. Ian’s Action Hour as I recall. Always entertaining. He always brought the stoke.
Yes that is correct.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peruvian
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Awful news. All of these fatalities are wrong place, wrong time, but this stings a little extra on a 'Low Risk' day and for such an experienced dude. I am sure more info like the precise location will come out but would guess that a few feet could have made all of the difference. We will never know and it does make me feel like this is a crazy game we play sometimes. I didn't know the guy but I do know he had been around for a long time, knew what he was doing, and will be deeply missed by many people. I am sorry for anyone here that's affected and wish the family peace. FKNA. Vibes. :/
Fuck. Horrible.....
That sucks. Sorry for your loss.Quote:
Originally Posted by hball
RIP Ian.
The CNN report is obviously thin on specifics. I believe that the avy report was listed as low for that day. Does anyone know if he was skiing with a partner or solo?Quote:
Originally Posted by Generalstark
Absolute tragedy, I'm just hoping something can be learned to help avoid it happening in the future.
RIP... and healing thoughts for Family and Friends.
If I'm reading this correctly, he was caught on Tuesday, and it was rated high, unfortunately.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peruvian
https://mountwashingtonavalanchecent...al-range/95531
Sorry, Hardy's post says 2/1, but news is saying 2/2. 2/1 it was low.
https://mountwashingtonavalanchecent...al-range/95471
yes very sad news. clearly not an inexperienced skier doing something foolish.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vt-Freeheel
thoughts to Ian's family and friends on this board and everywhere.
rest in peace Ian.
as for the bro's, yea those skis came via a trade and they have over-delivered in every respect. they sat on the shelf for 7 years as i pondered such a large repair. then came gorilla epoxy.
i'll be starting the new repair tonite. fully expect to be back on my daily drivers for saturday evening
From NH Fish and Game's Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/NewHampshir...tionGameThief/
"Backcountry Skier Killed in Avalanche in Ammonoosuc Ravine
Sargent’s Purchase – Members of NH Fish & Game’s Advanced Search & Rescue Team along with US Forest Service personnel and volunteers from Mountain Rescue Services (MRS) located the body of a missing backcountry skier in Ammonoosuc Ravine at approximately 6:00 p.m. Wednesday night. The rescue crew had been searching for the skier since early afternoon.
The skier, whose name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, was reported missing by his friends Tuesday night after failing to return home or answer repeated calls. Initial reports indicated that the skier had planned to ski either Ammonoosuc Ravine drainage or Monroe Brook drainage on Monday.
After the missing person’s report was initiated, a search of multiple trailhead parking lots Tuesday night was conducted in an attempt to locate the skier’s vehicle to confirm he was still in the backcountry. The search that night failed to locate his vehicle. His vehicle was ultimately discovered Wednesday morning in the snow filled Ammonoosuc Ravine parking lot.
When his vehicle was located a search effort was initiated and rescue personnel hiked up into both the Ammonoosuc Ravine drainage and the Monroe Brook drainage despite potential avalanche danger in an effort to locate the skier. The searchers spent several hours scouring both drainages, until an avalanche beacon signal was detected at approximately 4:30 p.m. The crew had to dig down approximately 13 feet of packed snow and debris before ultimately discovering the body of the missing skier. Several more hours ensued extracting the body. The search party made it down to the Base Station parking lot at approximately 9:00 p.m.
Backcountry skiing is a risky venture that should only be attempted by the most prepared and experienced skiers. This skier did have years of experience and was prepared, which was evident by his use of an avalanche transceiver, but skiing in avalanche conditions is never recommended and can be extremely dangerous. Without the transceiver, it is possible the skier’s body most likely would not have been located until the snow completely melted in the spring."