Replying to 13yr. old dies

A 13 yr. old boy died at my local resort yesterday as a result of a major avalanche sweeping him off the chair and burying him under 10ft. of debris. It took over 15 mins for patrol to respond leaving him without any chance of survival. I'm shocked and extremely sorry for his family and everyone involved. Here's the link to the story if anyone is interested.

I just can't believe they would even have the lifts open in those kind of conditions.

http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/sun/2005/jan/10/518103350.html