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Death at aspen

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french_fry
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RIP. Poor dude ducked a rope, got caught in a slide.
Dec 22 2006 12:23AM
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french_fry
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http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20061221/NEWS/61221007
Dec 22 2006 12:24AM
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*rkp*
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R.I.P. 
Dec 22 2006 12:25AM
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tjski
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that sucks, all he wanted to do is ski a little pow, maybe i will think twice before a duck a rope. R.I.P.
Dec 22 2006 12:26AM
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big+white
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R.I.P.
Dec 22 2006 12:27AM
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sexy_skier_babii
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r.i.p.
Dec 22 2006 12:47AM
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Calb3rt
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anyone have an update on those two guys at hood?
Dec 22 2006 12:52AM
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french_fry
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One guy was found dead, I don't think there are any news of the other(s) (were there three of them?)
Dec 22 2006 12:59AM
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espong1321
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super sad to hear, RIP guy, blessings to his friends an fam
Dec 22 2006 12:59AM
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king.tubby
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dang that sucks. a snowmobiler just died in an avalanche close to here (sw montana) a couple days ago. gotta be careful out there
Dec 22 2006 1:01AM
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Swick825
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RIP?
Dec 22 2006 1:06AM
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Bumbleton
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rip, stupid idea though
Dec 22 2006 1:54AM
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Pipe_Munky
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don't go into the backcountry by yourself. it's common sense!!



Dec 22 2006 2:04AM
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camp_champ
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yo he was with others, yo gotta check the snow pack and conditions once you are out of bounds, then go from there. Thats where he was caught, not cause he was alone.
Dec 22 2006 2:07AM
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Jamie_Baril
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R.I.P
Dec 22 2006 2:12AM
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ThaLorax
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damn that's wierd. I know exactly where that is. RIP.
Dec 22 2006 2:31AM
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DopeSauce
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RIP dude, at leasdt he died doing something he loved?
Dec 22 2006 4:45AM
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Utahpowderskier
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At least make this guys death be worth something and if you dont know what you are doing,start your season right and be honest with yourself and TAKE A CLASS! Knowing how to read a slope/snowpack will save your life.
Dec 22 2006 5:02AM
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espong1321
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keep it positive guys, come on now
Dec 22 2006 5:23AM
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thefilmerguy
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word, thats how i want to go, RIP
Dec 22 2006 10:51AM
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+[wall.e]+
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R.I.P.
It was already forementioned but at least he died doing what he loved.
Dec 22 2006 11:07AM
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jKutcher
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that really is a downer..

r.i.p.
Dec 22 2006 11:26AM
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Rez4frederick
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Honestly, dieing in an avalance would prob be one of the worst ways to die in my opinion.  Probably worse than drowning, be careful out there folks.
Dec 22 2006 11:34AM
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thrasher*TB
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r.i.p he died doin wht he loved
Dec 22 2006 11:34AM
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ShadyHillGroup
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one he wasnt in the back country, two he was with other skiers, read the articles,

++++Vibes
Dec 22 2006 12:01PM
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mnjib
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rip
Dec 22 2006 12:16PM
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Dan-Man
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R.I.P. Blake was a sick sick skier he rode for High Society and was always tearing everything from park to backcountry apart. he will be missed more than I can say
Dec 22 2006 12:20PM
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andrewg
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rip
Dec 22 2006 12:35PM
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DANETRON
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sufficating? thats gotta suck. i couldnt imagine dieing in an avalance
Dec 22 2006 12:40PM
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mark311
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yeah, he ducked a rope inbounds and set off the slide. correct me if i'm wrong, but wasn't it a permanately closed area, too?

you obviously feel bad for him/family/friends, but shit, fresh turns aren't always worth it. like others have said, learn what you're doing, at least get a basic understanding of snowpack/how snow works. just b/c you're inbounds doesn't mean that everything is perfect.

and dying in an avalanche would suck. especially if you got caught up in the trees like that guy apparently did.
Dec 22 2006 2:20PM
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Black-Bandanna
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That sucks...

R
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Dec 22 2006 2:25PM
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railslayer
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Very sad. At least he died on a great powder day.
Dec 22 2006 3:23PM
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Danger.
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R.I.P.
Dec 22 2006 3:27PM
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robbieA
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so many deaths in skiing in tha past few years, it sucks
Dec 22 2006 3:31PM
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MadSteezin
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Stop with the "RIP" shit. Or I'll rip you a new asshole...
Dec 22 2006 5:24PM
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Peter.
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RIP
Dec 22 2006 5:27PM
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bigbuds
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RIP
Dec 22 2006 5:29PM
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poofartpee
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is he an aspen local? and if so for how long? cause theres a dude named blake (dont know last name) that i met last year who was really good at skiing and said he was going to ski this season in aspen...cause if that was him all i got to say is R.I.P.
Dec 22 2006 7:04PM
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poofartpee
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sounds like its not the guy i know but R.I.P. anyhow
Dec 22 2006 7:05PM
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kingsskier
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damn said story. RIP bro
Dec 22 2006 7:12PM
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deleted4
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your a fucking faggot if you can even show some respect and think its funny to joke about deaths, hopefully someone close to you dies so you can learn how it feels asshole
Dec 22 2006 7:15PM
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Adrenaline
Posts: 1264 - Karma: 552
come on guys be nice.  he was a very very good friend to two of our park crew members.  they got the call about 3pm-ish thursday and it was a big blow not just to them but to the entire crew.  they aren't just friends, their family and in this industry when someone goes down it's felt by everyone.  I wish no one would have to go through this over christmas, so our prayers are with his family and friends.
Dec 22 2006 11:38PM
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sferg
Posts: 383 - Karma: 430
Blake D. was the shit! He was an amazing skier who happened to catch some bad luck, he will always be remembered as a truly great person and friend
Dec 22 2006 11:51PM
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derick
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well at lest he died doing something he loved i would rather die sking then any other way


this one time i ducked a rope and racked off a tree it was pain
Dec 23 2006 12:45AM
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chapz
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RIP
Dec 23 2006 12:49AM
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Dilla
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what an awful thing to hear.
Res in Peace and best wishes to his family and friends.
Dec 23 2006 12:58AM
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BFFset.
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wtf a guy just died...RIP
Dec 23 2006 1:08AM
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Albino
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the pow is deep, light and endless where he's gone. Rest in peace bro.
Dec 23 2006 1:45AM
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jamesmccormick
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thats why you shouldnt ski out of bounds without a beacon i guess
Dec 23 2006 3:30AM
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altarida523
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what a nice thing to say jamemcoromick i hope some one takes the time spit and piss on ur grave
Dec 23 2006 3:40AM
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carbon.pulse
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Thats sad. RIP. At least he died doing what he loved.
Dec 23 2006 3:59AM
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