what a shame RIP

[cuznjohn]

http://www.postbulletin.com/sports/national/us-ski-team-prospects-die-in-avalanche-in-austria/article_807957b2-5ef0-532e-8df4-a572444a4dbf.html

[ARtraveler]

A very sad event for sure. A common theme wherever there is mountain skiing and snowmobiling.

We lose a couple people each year due to avalanche. So far, no accidents. Two skiers dug out a moose caught in an avalanche here this weekend. We have some prime areas for snowboarding, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, and regular skiing. The accidents happen for many reasons.

One sport that scares me is called Highmarking. A snowmobile is driven up the face of a mountain and they go as high as possible before having to turn around. A prime place to start an avalanche, and not for the feint of heart.

[Chupaca]

Not always the pretty white fluffy stuff. Like the weather it is hard to predict where and when they will happen... :pray:'s to family and friends...