++++ vibes again!
Vibes indeed. Sounds like they're taking it slow, but that's a good thing -- it means they think it's worth taking slow.
Tell you one thing -- that's a partner I'd want with me. Caught in a slide, manages to grab onto a tree, then hauls ass down to find his partner and -- no matter how tired his arms are from holding the tree as the mountain slides under him -- digs him out in 10 minutes. I wish I were confident I'd be able to do the same. But if Wolly makes it, he knows who to thank.
not counting days 2016-17
That's a long time with out good bloodflow to the brain, vibes to this guy. Even the best CPR is only about 33% effective, fortunately the brain is close.
A good teachable moment here, remember, harder and faster than you think. If you feel the ribs and sternum crack and pop you're probably deep enough.
Bad news, Big Wally didn't make it..
Go in peace man.......
And here's to hoping that peeps heed this and exhibit due caution in the side and back country. Some of these deep snow instabilities are going to be around for a good while.
Something about the wrinkle in your forehead tells me there's a fit about to get thrown
And I never hear a single word you say when you tell me not to have my fun
It's the same old shit that I ain't gonna take off anyone.
and I never had a shortage of people tryin' to warn me about the dangers I pose to myself.
Patterson Hood of the DBT's
Very sorry to read that! Good thoughts to friends and Family.
"I, the undersigned,
shall forfeit all rights, privileges, and licenses herein
and herein contained, et cetera, et cetera . . . fax mentis
incendium gloria culpum, et cetera, et cetera . . . memo bis
punitor delicatum!" It's all there, black and white, clear
as crystal! You stole Fizzy Lifting Drinks. You bumped
into the ceiling which now has to be washed and sterilized,
so you get nothing! You lose! Good day, sir!
Update from carepages.com...
Hi Everybody,we just talked to the neuro doctor,sorry to keep you waiting so long, thats all we do over here is wait.This is very difficult to tell you but the big guy we love is at his end.He is going skiing with phee,doug,bentley dan mackay,and all his buddies who also left us too soon.we have a great group here and it really helps,were hurting.I hope you have somebody to hug too.love fish
Wishing you nothing but powder days in the sky....
- Evil
Courage + believe = life. Life is not about how many breaths you take. It's what you do with those breaths
So sorry to hear this news. Horrible.
Best wishes to all his family and friends.
R.I.P....
not counting days 2016-17
Hi everybody;Mark Wolling's service for family and friends will begin at 5:25 PM this wednesday january 13. Location is teton village in the new mall area.Behind TVS.Following the service there will be a gathering for family,friends and all wellwishers.This will be at the mangy moose.Doors will open at 6:30.It will be a cash bar,and donations will be accepted to help with all expenses. Also we are looking for photos of Wally.If you have some you would like to share please e mail digital's to louiseg@jacksonhole.com.If you have old school photos, they can be brought to louise at J.H. administrative offices in the mountain operations building,just uphill of the four seasons.
R.I.P.
Best wishes to his family, friends and fellow JHSP - thanks for what you do
Wow, sad news, sorry to lose another good one doing his job. Hope he's already riding steep and deep lines with Shane.
"No avy training but I've watched K2 so many times I think I know what to look for." -JoeStrummer
I don't believe it has been mentioned that Big Wally never stopped doing his best for the rest of us. Even in death . . .
. . . Big Wally was a an organ donor.
Ah, Wilderness!
^^^^^That is awesome. I hope more good can come of this tragedy. Possibly through the reevaluation of safety procedures, or at least an increased awareness, or appreciation, of the dangers associated with the job of patrolling.
Love to the family and friends
My heart goes out to Mark's family and friends...
My daughter is alive because of a person like Big Wally. Vibes to his family at this difficult time.
Live each day like it's your last, because it could be.
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