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RIP to 2 US Ski Team Athletes

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.MASSHOLE.
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SOELDEN, Austria – The U.S. Ski Team is mourning the loss of two promising development level ski racers killed Monday morning in an avalanche in Soelden. The two were among a group of six athletes freeskiing at the Austrian resort. The other four skied out of the slide and were not injured.
Killed in the avalanche were Ronnie Berlack, 20, of Franconia, N.H., and Burke Mountain, Vt., and Bryce Astle, 19, of Sandy, Utah


http://skiracing.com/stories/2-us-ski-team-athletes-succumb-in-soelden-avalanche/

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Jan 5 2015 11:33AM
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270on420out
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RIP. Vibes to the family.
Jan 5 2015 11:34AM
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Ghini
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Sad. Conditions are very tricky all over the alps right now. Lots of accidents and deaths in the last week.

They didnt wear beacons and were buried 3/4 meters deep. Around 60 people were involved in the rescue operation.
Jan 5 2015 11:51AM
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PeteMahn
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really shitty, just got the update on my phone. Rip.
Jan 5 2015 12:50PM
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BenWhit
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Just saw this on Sportscenter. So sad. Two twenty year old kids killed chasing a dream! Vibes the skiers and their families. That said, if I were to go out any way, you bet your ass it would be on my skis!
Jan 5 2015 2:23PM
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.MASSHOLE.
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CamembertSad. Conditions are very tricky all over the alps right now. Lots of accidents and deaths in the last week.

They didnt wear beacons and were buried 3/4 meters deep. Around 60 people were involved in the rescue operation.


TGR peeps were saying it was on a groomed run apparently. Avalanche overran onto the slope. Horrible.
Jan 5 2015 2:24PM
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manuel87
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No, they were not skiing on a groomed slope. However, the avalanche also overran a slope, but it was closed at the time due to the dangerous conditions.
Jan 5 2015 2:49PM
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Mr.Huck
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That sucks!!! Prayers for the families.
Jan 5 2015 2:56PM
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tuckerhoran
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Grew up as family friends with Ronnie in Franconia. My mom called me this morning balling her eyes out telling me what happend. Havent seen him in years but it still hits real close to home. Vibes out for all the people effected!
Jan 5 2015 3:31PM
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firecrotch
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It's sad that these tragedies are becoming almost expected, at least for me
Jan 5 2015 3:34PM
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