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To: dirtboy
Colorado authorities have identified the victims of a backcountry avalanche on Saturday as five experienced snowboarders and skiers who were participating in a community event promoting backcountry safety and gear.

How whacked is that?

FMCDH(BITS)

6 posted on 04/21/2013 5:59:25 PM PDT by nothingnew (I fear for my Republic due to marxist influence in our government. Open eyes/see)
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To: nothingnew

A ship in a harbor is safe... But that’s not what ships are for. — Adm Grace Hopper.

People can lose their lives in lots of ways. You can be safety-conscious as you want and still get whacked by a bus you didn’t see. I’m a lot more careful now than I once was... But I remember the days I skied the backcountry and jumped the stupid jumps and lived life a lot more edgy than I do now. I don’t miss it... But I’m glad I did all of it. I’ve skied into and out of avalanches. They suck. I’ve fallen four hundred feet down a slope I really thought I could ski down. It happens. I’ve skied stuff that I look back up and shudder to look at. People should live the best they can. I don’t think anybody looks back on their deathbed and wishes they’d taken fewer chances in life.


13 posted on 04/21/2013 6:54:32 PM PDT by Ramius (Personally, I give us one chance in three. More tea anyone?)
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