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Originally Posted by galibier_numero_un

Which episode in "The Fifty" was it when Bjarne said "no way" and you could feel the sigh of relief coming from everyone?

Maybe someone else would have said it 5 minutes later ... or not.

That was a highlight moment for me - much as I'd like to think it's well-burned into my protocol.

... Thom

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Yep it seems like the protocol is go...no go but retreat is is more of an after thought. Cody seemed to work that into the discussion quite a bit proactively. I can also see where it may be more dangerous as well. Feels so sad for his loved ones.

Final report is up. https://avalanche.state.co.us/caic/a...nv&view=public

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Originally Posted by goldenboy

Final report is up. https://avalanche.state.co.us/caic/a...nv&view=public

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well written. pit of your stomach feeling reading that. condolences to all :(

That was a tough read. I feel like I could have wound up in the same situation if I was there. Gonna keep this one in the front of my mind for a while for sure.

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Originally Posted by Summit

well written. pit of your stomach feeling reading that. condolences to all :(

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Had to have been hard for Ben to write in particular, as I am sure he knew Dan well.