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How to get out of a crevasse with a broken back - GNP

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Gooskin
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So I live right by Glacier Park, and we get some interesting stories in the summer time, but this one is just incredible.

http://www.dailyinterlake.com/news/local_montana/article_84588750-1bff-11e3-9b79-0019bb2963f4.html
Sep 15 2013 1:57AM
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JeremyClarkson
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Damn what a boss
Sep 15 2013 2:02AM
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HeathR
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I just broke my back and i dont think i could have walked anywhere. Laying still was enough pain.
Sep 15 2013 2:06AM
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JAHpow
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Aaahhhh my back is broken!!!

But in all seriousness he's one lucky and tough dude.
Sep 15 2013 2:09AM
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marsh.
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Literally my worst fear is falling in a crevice... That's why I plan on never ice climbing
Sep 15 2013 2:10AM
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Gooskin
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I'm sure it was
Sep 15 2013 2:19AM
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Jeebus.
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Crevasses are more an obstacle when mountaineering or alpine climbing, ice climbing is typically climbing vertical walls of ice such as water falls. Though it would be damn hard to escape a crevasse if you didnt have any ice climbing experience.
Sep 15 2013 2:29AM
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geosom
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There is a fund to try and cover his extensive medical costs.. Everyone who can should donate. https://www.giveforward.com/fundraiser/vz03/ted-porter-friends-and-family-fund
Sep 15 2013 2:50AM
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Chewy.
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Stoked to see the Interlake on NS!
Sep 15 2013 2:51AM
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Holte
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That's why the good lord invented ascenders. Gets a little tougher when you're climbing solo I'll admit...
Sep 15 2013 2:58AM
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HolySchimmel
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That was a good read, hell of a lucky guy...
Sep 15 2013 6:00AM
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feihlination
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for me its more why i would never go BC skiing in a glacier resort (without someone who knows whats up).
Sep 15 2013 6:10AM
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Turkelton
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Daam. The US needs something like Riga
Sep 15 2013 6:19AM
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feihlination
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well obviously its everybodys own decision, but that was the worst part of this story.

i know i live in a country where everything health-wise is paid by taxes, and i might be helping out people who deserve it less with my taxes, but its just different, especially for him and also for me.

i mean he now has to set up this fund and hope that some people will help him (he has good chances given his story). maybe he helped other people before and they can let him stand in the rain now.

so, dont want to start a healthcare debate. awesome story.
Sep 15 2013 6:24AM
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B.Aussie
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Lucky, lucky man. I couldn't move when I broke my back.
Sep 15 2013 8:35AM
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reBlocke
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reminds me of - http://www.amazon.com/Touching-Void-Story-Miraculous-Survival/dp/0060730552/

Sep 15 2013 9:57AM
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theBearJew
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This will probably get on I shouldn't be alive.
Sep 15 2013 10:28AM
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MASkier
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Yes.
Sep 15 2013 10:38AM
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skiierman
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The amounts of sites that are set up in order to help people cover insane medical costs should be proof alone in how fucked it is to not have universal healthcare.
Sep 15 2013 10:41AM
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Randy_Quench
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http://www.savewalterwhite.com/
Sep 15 2013 11:14AM
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Jeebus.
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Ascenders would only really help if he had fallin in with a fixed rope hanging down from the top. But if there was a fixed rope he also couldve just used prusik loops if he didnt have ascenders.
Sep 15 2013 1:10PM
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feihlination
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whats wrong with you? i kinda like the "new" skiierman.
Sep 16 2013 7:00AM
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