Utards: Avie in Silver Fork

**KillingCokes** · 11-14-2006, 09:25 PM

Hope he's OK. Major props to Jason West. way to come through in the most important time.

**BushwackerinPA** · 11-14-2006, 10:18 PM

scary shits,...but in the end its better than bad.

++++++vibes++++++

**yentna** · 11-14-2006, 10:18 PM

Craziness. Positive vibes to everyone involved +++++. Keeping you in my thoughts today.

Be careful out there everyone!

13 · 11-14-2006, 10:20 PM

Glad everyone is OK thus far.

Anybody heard from Xover yet?

**phUnk** · 11-14-2006, 10:42 PM

Originally Posted by 13

Glad everyone is OK thus far.

Anybody heard from Xover yet?

He's probably "walking it off" and will check in soon/tomorrow. That guy's tough.

**SPREAD EAGLE** · 11-14-2006, 10:44 PM

Since the mountain didn't get him...I'm gonna kick his arse!!! Heed the warnings my friend and future father!!!

Lloyd is one of my best pal e O's and West too. We just celebrated a great 30th for West and this goes to show that it is way too early to be out risking when it is not necessary. Props to the crew for being prepared.

+++++++++++++++++++VIBES++++++++++++++++++++++

and love for my brotha Steve

**Lynx** · 11-14-2006, 11:09 PM

a friend from work called me while i was out on a break and left a message after seeing the news because she thought it might be someone i know. And i may not know steve as well as AC, or others, but holy crap am i glad to hear he's gonna be ok! +vibes+ out to steve, j west, xover, and families

**MacDaddy** · 11-14-2006, 11:17 PM

Damn!
What was Xover doing in the BCC any ways? he hates that canyon...

++++ to all!

**Big Tim** · 11-14-2006, 11:34 PM

Thankfully all are well. Be safe out there...........

**GoldMember** · 11-15-2006, 12:05 AM

Holy shit, that's wierd. I was just looking at the latest BackCountry catalog tonight and was noticing some pics taken by Steve Lloyd, then I read this. I don't know him but I'm glad to hear he appears to be okay. Be careful out there!

**William Murderface** · 11-15-2006, 12:06 AM

Saw this shit on the news when i came down from LCC...

Really glad everyone is alright...

Stay safe everyone.

**Bum Z** · 11-15-2006, 12:12 AM

Glad to hear everyone is OK.

**stump832** · 11-15-2006, 12:20 AM

Wow - wasn't expecting to see that kind of news when I logged on tonight. Glad all are OK.

**powstash** · 11-15-2006, 12:44 AM

After driving to SLC around 5pm and hearing on KSL that it was Steve (they had an interview with Jason) I figured Xover was likely with them. Called him but didn't get an answer and figured he either was screening my calls again or he was in the thick of it.

C'mon guys, listen to the voice inside.

Sure glad I didn't lose a friend to the mountains today. Stoked you're all ok.

**ulty_guy** · 11-15-2006, 02:59 AM

phew, wow, please be safe, maggots!

**altagirl** · 11-15-2006, 08:31 AM

Very glad to hear everyone's okay!

**tradygirl** · 11-15-2006, 08:33 AM

Saw a short interview with Steve this morning on KUTV. He looked pretty good for being buried under 4 feet of snow yesterday! HUGE props to Xover and Jason for a perfectly executed rescue. The preliminary report said the slope slid while they were climbing back up to the ridge.

http://www.avalanche.org/%7Euac/Acci...k,11-14-06.htm

So glad everyone's OK!

**keksie** · 11-15-2006, 08:40 AM

glad to hear everyone's at least physically okay.. be safe out there..

Originally Posted by avalanche.org accident report

It should be noted that this was a text book example of a perfect rescue which was accomplished only because the touring party had the proper rescue gear and was trained in using it.

practise!

**criscam** · 11-15-2006, 08:41 AM

note to self: beacon practice this wknd.
glad everyone is ok.

**iceman** · 11-15-2006, 08:57 AM

Originally Posted by tradygirl

http://www.avalanche.org/%7Euac/Acci...k,11-14-06.htm

Jesus, all 3 of them were caught in it.

So glad it worked out okay, you guys must have nerves of steel.

**schindlerpiste** · 11-15-2006, 08:59 AM

Whew. I hate reading threads like this. +vibes+ to the families of those involved.

Call me a pussy, but this sure makes me reconsider how much time I will spend in the BC. No matter how knowledgeable you are, there is always a tremendous risk. I would hate to widow my wife and kids, just because I lust for a BC whiteroom.

**soylent green** · 11-15-2006, 09:05 AM

Glad to hear everyone's ok. Looking at the bright side of this, I think that the news report was good. The general public needs to know that carrying all the right gear WILL save your life. The news reported that they were experienced and prepared. The decision making process is another story. Good job guys, you took a risk and knew what to do when the risk caught up with ya.

**Cono Este** · 11-15-2006, 09:06 AM

Props to these guy's for being well trained and well equiped, and for being honest about any mistakes made.

bc jong here, but being honest about your training, experience and picking partners you trust, is everything.

Glad everyone is all right.

**H-man** · 11-15-2006, 09:09 AM

Gives me a pit in my stomache. Glad all are ok.

The thing that I get out of this thread is how the people invloved admit to ignoring warning/danger signs and then get props for executing the perfect rescue.

Not pointing fingers or trying to start shit at all. Please don't take it that way.

Be safe all.

**SLAYER** · 11-15-2006, 09:09 AM

News said winds were nuking at over 100 MPH+ on the ridgetops with the last storm. That's some serious windloading. Glad Steve and the crew are all ok.