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The day nothing happened

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Ghini
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Read it!

http://xgames.espn.go.com/skiing/article/9942479/backcountry-riders-treating-avalanche-risk-nonchalance
Nov 15 2013 6:51AM
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zyzzbrah
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People need to invest in some common sense these days.
Nov 15 2013 7:29AM
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Huck_Norris
Posts: 11487 - Karma: 18,627
It's insane what people think they're entitled to, as well as what they're capable of. They really are their own worst enemy and if you tried to tell them, they'd look at you like the asshole.
Nov 15 2013 7:44AM
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Posts: 2345 - Karma: 2,104
Yeah, more people should definitely read that.
Nov 15 2013 8:49AM
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PM4FreeJiberish
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Great read. Never ride in the backcountry without a beacon!
Nov 15 2013 3:21PM
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Willgum
Posts: 3254 - Karma: 3,066
"The fact that no avalanche occurred is the most significant part of the scenario. Because a lot of unprepared people walked away feeling like they predicted the risk accurately. They trust their judgment more now, feel even less of a need to prepare."

This applies to so many stupid things people do all the time too. Great read
Nov 15 2013 4:12PM
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