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  1. 02-17-2014, 05:31 PM #1
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    Treepilot gone...



    http://www.avalanche.ca/cac/In-Memoriam-Wade-Galloway

    Well this is a post that sucks to make. Wade Galloway aka Treepilot was killed in an avalanche on Saturday, February 15 in Waterton Lakes National Park here in the South Rockies.

    As many of you know, Wade was the organizer for the Canuck Splitfest, an incredible gathering of splitboarders in Revelstoke, BC and a significant fundraiser for the Canadian Avalanche Foundation. As well, Wade was recently elected to the Lethbridge city council and had been instrumental in the push for Lethbridges first skate park which has just recently opened. We've lost a good man and a pillar in the Canadian splitboard scene.

    Thank you Wade for all that you've done for splitboarding. Sending all my vibes to your family, friends and loved ones.

    http://www.pinchercreekecho.com/2014...rton-avalanche

    http://calgary.ctvnews.ca/lethbridge...park-1.1690300

    http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/loc...lloway-killed/

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  2. 02-17-2014, 05:40 PM #2
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    very sad news. blessings to his peeps and community.
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  3. 02-17-2014, 05:42 PM #3
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    Shitty news. Always sad to lose a member of the tribe. Condolences to friends and family.

    OP, first link doesn't seem to go anywhere.
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  4. 02-17-2014, 05:55 PM #4
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    Terrible news. My condolences to his family and friends.
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  6. 02-17-2014, 06:10 PM #6
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    Sad news. Don't know why, but took a liking to Lethbridge while up there.
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  7. 02-17-2014, 06:37 PM #7
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    that sucks. rip Wade
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  8. 02-17-2014, 06:45 PM #8
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    RIP mag, sounds like he was really good dude. What a tragic stretch it's been the last few weeks.
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  9. 02-17-2014, 07:29 PM #9
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    RIP Wade. You were a super nice guy with a lot of patience. I had a great time in Rogers Pass thanks to Wade. He ran a great event. Time to go home and roast a bowl to you man. You went out too quick

    Thanks again for showing me around

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  10. 02-17-2014, 08:19 PM #10
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    Sad news. Rip in powder heaven wade.
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  11. 02-17-2014, 09:10 PM #11
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    Very sad indeed.
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  12. 02-17-2014, 09:14 PM #12
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  13. 02-17-2014, 11:17 PM #13
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    Man. If you go over to splitboard, you'll see how much this ripper effected the entire community in the states and Canada. We've lost a true hero. Never knew him, but I miss him. RIP, or as BC woluld put it, rip in peace brother.
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  14. 02-18-2014, 12:31 AM #14
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    Oh man. I'm sorry to read this. Wade was a nice guy. Best to his family and friends.
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    Didn't know the man but sounded like a stand-up guy and will be missed by many in the community. Thoughts to family and friends. RIP.
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    RIP Treepilot. Lost a good one. Condolences to his friends and family.
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  17. 02-18-2014, 05:41 PM #17
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    Man that sounds like a huge loss to multiple communities. Terribly sad.
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  18. 02-19-2014, 11:21 PM #18
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    RIP read his accomplishments what a loss to his community.
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  19. 02-20-2014, 01:23 AM #19
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    Read about it a couple days ago. Sad. Vibes to friends, family etc. Proceed with caution folks.
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