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Stevens Pass 2011-2012

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Literature
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Well, I'm ready for winter again. So here's a thread for the inevitable stoke, whining, and pictures of Billy in gilly hats.
Jun 24 2011 3:08AM
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cobra_commander
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There is a third season of blue mountain state in on Netflix!
Feb 19 2012 1:12AM
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RudyGarmisch
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Details of the slide anyone? Sincerely hoping it wasn't anyone I know.
Feb 19 2012 5:33PM
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PJS.
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yeah, whats going on? Heard from a patroller relative that there were fatalities?
Feb 19 2012 5:44PM
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powderdrunkie
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3 dead 8 missing is the word I got. Sad day.
Feb 19 2012 6:23PM
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p-fo
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I'm hearing that this slide was down near Skykomish, rather than up at the actual pass. Could just be faulty information on the news. Or maybe there was another one in the sidecountry as well? Still waiting to hear more right now. Hoping no one I know was involved.
Feb 19 2012 6:25PM
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powderdrunkie
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Also lost one at alpy today :(
Feb 19 2012 6:26PM
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sdfjklioeur
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Holy shit not good. Really worried to hear who got caught. Ive only heard what the news is saying.
Feb 19 2012 6:30PM
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sdfjklioeur
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Hearing it was in tunnel creek. Vibes, this is horrible
Feb 19 2012 6:33PM
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Schoening
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Tunnel Creek Slide...

Chris Rudolph, Jim Jack, Johnnie Brennan are the names of the 3 that passed away.

Absolutely devastated. I didn't know the other two but Chris Rudolph was honestly one of the nicest guys I've ever met. Never once saw him without a smile on his face.
Feb 19 2012 6:57PM
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NBCskier
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shits fucked. rip.
Feb 19 2012 7:00PM
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family_vacation
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I've only had a couple interactions with him, but he was always so upbeat and enthusiastic. Today was absolutely tragic.
Feb 19 2012 7:09PM
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p-fo
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Shit man... Ski for them tomorrow?
Feb 19 2012 7:13PM
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cobra_commander
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Terrible news. Prayers out.
Feb 19 2012 7:25PM
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j.bird
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one of the worst days of my life. Lying in a hospital bed getting a spinal tap and I hear that rudolph died laying on the table.... so fucked.

So fucked on pain meds, sorry for ranitng.

Just.... fucked up. RIP Chris I wish I had a chance to thank you for everything you have ever done for me, and my friends. You are an inspiration to everyone around you, and it will stay that way.
Feb 19 2012 7:40PM
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BASEDRILEY
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Soo sad vibes to everyone. makes me glad i have a beacon and avaloung. Hope everyone stays safe. Seems like every year some one dies in tunnel. Never been there but im having my doubghts to if the terrain is really worth the risk. Rip to some great people. Anyone know if they found the bodies?
Feb 19 2012 7:43PM
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Scott29~
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Bummed about Chris, the last thing he said to me was "Im glad that even an asshole like you appreciated the event" (L1P premier). I guess thats approprite. Fuck this is shitty.  I really did not notice a lot of instability, and im sure Chris was thinking the same thing. He hand his hand in so many freeskiing activities in washington, things just wont be the same. I dont mean that in just the emotional sense, but the premiers, competitions,videos wont be the same.

Stay safe out there~
Feb 19 2012 8:41PM
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bakedpow
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Heard the news coming back from baker today. Such a sad day, heard a snowboarder at alpy died as well... Vibes to everyone involved.
Feb 19 2012 9:03PM
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skier_boy26
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Sad day. Thought it was bad enough when we learned that there were fatalities in an avalanche, but once the word came down who was involved... tough to swallow. Pretty surreal. Chris was the epitome of a stand-up guy. He was beyond nice and exuberant, and one hell of a skier. Extremely sad.
Feb 20 2012 2:07AM
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N.Skinner
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Awful Awful news. Chris has done so much for me over the years as well. Devastated to hear about this. Chris has played such a huge role in stevens success over the last few years. Wish I would have made it back to Stevens before this.
Feb 20 2012 3:27PM
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Toasty.
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saw a news cast station talking to a.ski patroler today. if you see somebody in a saga stormtrooper and black pants that was me
Feb 20 2012 3:50PM
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cobra_commander
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Fuck off. seriously fuck off.
Feb 20 2012 4:03PM
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cobra_commander
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Understand that all three people killed that day had beacons on, and I know Chris used an avalung when in the backcountry. Between the three of them, Chris, Jim, and Johnny, shared more knowledge about backcountry skiing, and in particular the tunnel creek drainage, than most groups. All were familiar with the Steven's Pass backcountry, and the current snowpack. Johnny had been a member of the Steven's Pass ski patrol. At least three people had skied the slope that ripped. The slide that resulted pulled three skiers from their safe zone in a heavily treed area, that was not in the immediate slide path, and carried them 1500 vertical feet down the mountain.

Some times, the mountain will arbitrarily take you. It is a fact and a risk. May the three rest in peace, they will always be remembered and never forgotten.
Feb 20 2012 5:27PM
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Toasty.
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exactly^ beacons don't create an air pocket or protect your body.
Feb 20 2012 5:35PM
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Schoening
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My Dad sent me this text this morning and I hope all you guys can take something from it. I've been pretty upset but this seemed to help....

"There are two sources of inspiration in life...enthusiasm and tragedy" -unknown

When we lose people dear to us one of the things I do to honor them and comfort their families is to embrace those qualities and character attributes that made that person special. By emulating these qualities in our own lives we not only pay honor to those we love but we can perpetuate their essence and make them live on inside us forever. I encourage you to reflect on what made Chris such an outstanding individual and let this serve as an inspiration to you for change and self improvement.


Feb 20 2012 6:26PM
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RudyGarmisch
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Good words Kohl.

Skied today in the rain for Chris. Really good day, sent some good lines.
Feb 20 2012 9:04PM
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vandersteeze
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http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=47.71992531014397&lon=-121.09542846679687&site=sew&smap=1&unit=0&lg=en&FcstType=text

Feb 20 2012 9:18PM
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powderhound100
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Shit, the one weekend I am going to Philly is the weekend not to miss.



And may Chris and the others RIP. Only met Chris a couple of times but he always had a smile on his face and seemed like such a great guy.

-Jonas
Feb 20 2012 11:18PM
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Toasty.
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i was on mobile and ment to continue saying, that they were reporting on the avalanches. so look for it in the news...
Feb 20 2012 11:39PM
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mcmanigal
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Met Jim Jack a couple times on the junior freeskiing circuit, a really nice guy who went out of his way to talk to you. May you RIP Jim Jack a long with the other lives taken from us this weekend.
Feb 20 2012 11:44PM
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a_stromme
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I knew Jim Jack very well and have met Chris R. at least once. Both of them seemed like they were just so stoked on everything about life. I remember when I was 12 and first doing contests, Jim Jack would always be there giving me high 5's and just getting me sooo stoked on all the aspects of free skiing. He truly impacted hundreds of our lives with his passion and love for the sport. He was a genuine inspiration.

What a loss.

Love and passion for life is what these two men embodied and what we must continue to practice in our own lives! Keep the stoke going! Love the moment!
Feb 20 2012 11:53PM
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Their tools were the heart and the smile. I hope to live up to the depth of their dreams.

Lots of somber work to do.
Feb 21 2012 2:56AM
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Schoening, I agree 100% with you.  That is greatest thing you can ever take from an experience like this.  I used to get kinda down and upset with pretty trivial things when I was in college.  Then, my senior year the weekend before finals week one of my best friends ended up falling off a cliff on campus and dying.  He sounded very similar to Chris, and was the type of guy that you always saw with a smile on their face, and would find fun in any situation he was put in. 

I was devastated after the loss of my good friend, but much like your fathers advice I decided that was the person that I wanted to be.  I wanted to find fun in any situation and live every day with a smile on my face.  From that day forward I have done my best to live with a more positive attitude and I really notice a difference in how happy I am and my friends have noticed a big change as well.

My heart goes out to everyone that felt the loss of these three great people.  They will be sorely missed.  Let what made these people great change your life for the better.

Stay safe out there everyone!
Feb 21 2012 2:16PM
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Toasty.
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was just watching kiro 7. and they showed the video of them skiing right before the slide happened. not sure if they should be showing it.
Feb 21 2012 9:14PM
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cobra_commander
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The MSM is going to try and sin their teeth into as much as they can on this one. Expect this tragedy to be armchair-quarterbacked until skiing powder is more dangerous than protesting in Syria, or we get another tragedy. The more the media and others try and stick their nose into this, the more isolated those who were effected will become. Today's front page story was disgusting. Everyone wants to be involved in this one; both trying to emphasize and analyze the event.
Feb 22 2012 1:16AM
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The fact that they didn't even mention Johnny by name was ridiculous. He had a wife and two kids.

The memorial/life celebration/get drunk and cry for Rudolph is Thursday, 5-9 at the Sleeping Lady. Chances are I'll be in the car tomorrow.
Feb 22 2012 1:40AM
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Rockhound
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that front page article was a giant insult, it was really hard to read.
Feb 22 2012 2:04AM
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Scott29~
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Which front page are you referring to?~
Feb 22 2012 2:51AM
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Rockhound
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Seattle times
Feb 22 2012 3:26AM
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Literature
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Getting on the train tomorrow night. I'll be skiing Thursday/Friday. Hope to see you all.
Feb 22 2012 4:16AM
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division.bell
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Closed today, anyone riding tomorrow? I am thinking about heading up from North Bend early AM and may possibly have room for 1 or 2. Could meet in North Bend or Monroe.
Feb 22 2012 9:59AM
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SEABURN
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link to said article?

skiing tomorrow! got next year's bibby's to ride too.
Feb 22 2012 4:10PM
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Scott29~
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ill be up tomorrow~
Feb 22 2012 7:07PM
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Rockhound
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http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2017557370_avalanche21m.html

basically talking about how the recent deaths were brought on because of the influence of "skiing in media"
Feb 22 2012 7:29PM
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RudyGarmisch
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Get rad for Chris Rudolph.

Send me a SASE for a sticker pack, free as always.

ATTN: I Get Rad for Rudolph
5622 NE Hassalo St
Portland OR 97213
Feb 22 2012 11:11PM
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Mykel
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Ugh, I made the mistake of reading the comments on there, so much ignorance from people who know nothing about the sport.

It's hard to hear about how loved these guys were among the Steven's community.  It sounds like they'll be sorely missed.  My condolences to all of you that knew them.

It's a terrible tragedy and a harsh reminder of how precious life can be.  Stay safe out there everybody.
Feb 23 2012 2:52PM
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BASEDRILEY
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Any one have room in the car tomorrow? Gas money and I'll shut up. From north seattle
Feb 23 2012 7:21PM
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Scott29~
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Today was nice~
Feb 23 2012 8:09PM
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Scott29~
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Oh and 1-2 spots in the car to stevens from seattle on saturday~
Feb 23 2012 8:10PM
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BASEDRILEY
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What time are you leaving on Saturday? If its early early I would love a spot.
Feb 23 2012 8:32PM
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Scott29~
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Early indeed, ill save you one~
Feb 23 2012 8:46PM
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