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Schwags
Posts: 4724 - Karma: 711
Its hard for me to type this right now, but on new years eve my brother died in a avalanche in austria. I just wanna say everyone be careful out there and never, NEVER ski alone in the bc without proper equipment. Anyway just be careful adn watch out for each other.
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Jan 2 2002 2:58AM
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Big_Willy
Posts: 2865 - Karma: 6
Fuck, Im so sorry dude... I dont know what to say but Im here all the time.

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email: wyldweasel327@yahoo.com

Man I feel for you...
Jan 2 2002 3:28AM
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PhattTim
Posts: 13943 - Karma: 83
crap dude, yah, I'm always on too dude. I will definatley take that to heart man. I'm ordering a transeiver right now. dude, that's aweful

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Jan 2 2002 4:19AM
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skiordie
Posts: 807 - Karma: 11
all my praise and sympathy to you and your lost loved one.
Fear is the mind killer!
Jan 2 2002 6:14AM
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Melvs
Posts: 15174 - Karma: 480
that's horrible. I feel so bad for you. My wishes go out to you and your family.


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Jan 2 2002 6:21AM
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jibs
Posts: 2529 - Karma: 48
That's awful man, my heart goes out to you and your family.

Get the gear, get a buddy and get trained...the backcountry is so dangerous...know what you are doing.
Jan 2 2002 10:30AM
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VC
Posts: 1011 - Karma: 12
Backcountry scares the hell out of me, you definately have to respect your environment. Even the best prevention and experience isn't always enough either. Alex Lowe one of the most experience climbers in history got killed in one a few years ago, experience can only take you so far. My heart goes out to your entire family.


'You can major in Gameboy if you know how to bullshit right' -PCU
Jan 2 2002 11:08AM
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hi*voltage*
Posts: 32 - Karma: 10
:-( Just wanted to send my condolences to you and your family->All the best to you Schwags!!
Jan 2 2002 11:25AM
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PowderPrincess
Posts: 2767 - Karma: 20
Schwagler, i know it probably took a lot to post that.. so sorry about your recent loss.. i'm here if you need ANYONE to cry on :)
*brooke*

'Once your ski racks have the Vinnie's on them, they'll never go back.'- Buddy Pierce after commenting on how my 1080s werent on my ski racks and his Vinnie Pro. models were.

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Jan 2 2002 1:06PM
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Co-Flow
Posts: 3017 - Karma: 43
Hey schwags i was thinking maybe we could talk to the patrolers or management at alpental and maybe setup a memorial or something. I'm looking into a transcevier too, hopefully i can get one soon. Skiing the backcountry can be really dangerous and cant be taken too lightly I know their have been times where I've been caught in small slides and just blown it off. Everyone needs to be careful and not ski alone,and carry the proper equipment ect.


Unity....... word up!!!
Jan 2 2002 1:18PM
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Dspin900
Posts: 3512 - Karma: 89
yeah even if its the greatest powder day or whatever, u can't take the environment for granted...I'm sorry brah

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Jan 2 2002 1:23PM
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yellowsnow4u
Posts: 3283 - Karma: 15
Dude...I am so sorry...you know I am here to talk some more if you need it. Anythign dude. And werd to what ryan said....I can't just blow this stuff off anymore..I am looking into getting a transciever also. Matt...I am so sorry for yours and your family's loss. Your brother was a great guy. I hope he is skiing where ever he is now :)
Peace dude...if you ever need to talk you know my aim.
Matt

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Jan 2 2002 2:36PM
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BlindFaith
Posts: 841 - Karma: 12
Thanks for the reality check in a time that I'm sure is very trying for you and your family. Our hopes and prayers are with you buddy.

Cheers
'You cant get hurt in the air....its when you land that bad things happen'
Jan 2 2002 2:48PM
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andyrightcoast
Posts: 5220 - Karma: 18
My condolences to you and your family Schwags.

I find myself in the rare position of not being able to think of anything to type.


-Andy
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Jan 2 2002 3:10PM
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jibbinjim
Posts: 2 - Karma: 10
Hey man, i very sorry about your brother. I ski alpental and almost everytime i go up i hit the backcountry. I will definetly be more catious when i am out there now. That's suck that this had to happen to an Alpentalic.
Jan 2 2002 3:14PM
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AppSkier
Posts: 4797 - Karma: 86
All you can do now is learn from his mistake. Just make sure you dont do what he did.


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Phattim and SkierX are girls
Jan 2 2002 3:40PM
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Canadian_kicker
Posts: 1785 - Karma: 13
wow, im so sorry dude
be strong
be wild. live wild. ski wild
Jan 2 2002 4:05PM
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Billups
Posts: 3960 - Karma: 329
ya know, i dont even know you that well, but my hopes and prayers go out to you and your family. i dunno, i cant think of anything else i could say but best wishes.

Pray to the Snow Gods!!!

'Of course it hurts if you get your balls separated by a five-inch-wide rail. But if you don't try, what's the point of anything?'
-Phil Larose, French-Canadian rail-slide veteran with a suspiciously high voice
Jan 2 2002 4:21PM
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lineskier10
Posts: 11339 - Karma: 796
I am so sorry for you and your family dude. Best wishes to you and your family.
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Jan 2 2002 4:35PM
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nipe
Posts: 2586 - Karma: 6
aw man im so sorry to hear that, my prayers and wishes go out to you and your family. its terrible when family has to suffer through something like that. at least he was doing what he loves.

-seth


It is unfortunate when everything seems to be going really good and the girl uses a word like 'dont', or 'stop'. If she learned to use these two words in unison, everyone would be much happier.
Jan 2 2002 4:37PM
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Chadatbreck
Posts: 987 - Karma: 27
Yo bro, that sucks and im sorry, And I was going to got to Vail PAss tomorow, but since i read this post, ill wait
Jan 2 2002 7:46PM
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freeskiCharley
Posts: 414 - Karma: 9
Matt, I never know what to say in these kinds of situations... But I can say that in that one time that I met your brother, he struck me as a truly nice, friendly guy. He totally helped me out with where to start from the jump and stuff when I was all nervous. And afterwards when we couldn't find a couple of you guys, we sat in the lodge while he had soup and I had a muffin. He was a great person, truly genuine. I'm very sorry. And I know you have everyone on this site's support, but also know that you have mine. So call me or message me or anything anytime.
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Jan 3 2002 12:31AM
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Schwags
Posts: 4724 - Karma: 711
thanks for everything guys... i have just heard that 3 more deaths have taken place in the same area allready that my brother was skiing in, so really be careful with all this new snow expected soon. Always ski with other people in the Backcountry.
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Jan 3 2002 5:45PM
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RustyPlanks
Posts: 290 - Karma: 10
I can't say to much but all my prayers go out to you man.
Jan 3 2002 7:45PM
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powder-pig
Posts: 371 - Karma: 9
sorry my prayers to u and yo family
SPKA- stevens pass kicks ass
Jan 3 2002 8:18PM
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skier_chick_360
Posts: 1693 - Karma: 10
I can't image what you are going through right now. I have lost numerous people to cancer but its not the same. Those deaths were expected and this was not. I hope that you and your family find strength in knowing that he lost his life doing something that he loved and has gone on to ski bigger mountians with more powder days. My heart goes out to you and your family in this tough time. He will always be with you when your out skiing powder or at a party.

*~* Hero's are made not born*~*
~Aeden

Not all who wander are lost.
Jan 3 2002 8:45PM
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Skier10322
Posts: 2170 - Karma: 145
best wishes to you and your family. At least he died do something he truely enjoyed.

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Jan 4 2002 12:01AM
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sizzlah
Posts: 1510 - Karma: 10
matt, take care. be strong. we are ALL here for you to lean on. i know you can make it. please take care of yourself. and please please don't keep everything in.

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Jan 4 2002 12:19AM
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etom
Posts: 2443 - Karma: 13
your brother was the person who got me to go get an avalanch tranceve. he taught me how to be safe in the BC. It is sad when people die doing something they love.
Jan 4 2002 12:31AM
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freeskier14
Posts: 694 - Karma: 10
god..that is so sad..i feel for ya man. we need to defiantley have mandatory avy saftey courses.
i give my condolences to you :(
Jan 4 2002 1:03PM
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goatkilla
Posts: 73 - Karma: 75
he will always be next to you on the mountain... RE
Jan 4 2002 1:08PM
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