Backcountry Skiing

000000000000 · 2011-02-28 22:46:48

I've taken avalanche classes, and know what to look for in safety lines. But is powder worth dying, no matter how deep?

Travapple.

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You can die at any moment, how is skiing any different from walking across the street?

Feb 28 2011 10:48PM

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InfernoHits

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worth it.

Feb 28 2011 10:50PM

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NWPA

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worth it if you've got the equipment and knowledge. Never go into the bc without a buddy though

Feb 28 2011 10:53PM

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PON3

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completely worth it. just dont be stupid

Feb 28 2011 10:56PM

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Sklar

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its all about risk management

every line you ski in the backcountry has the ability to be deadly. You just have to make a decision based on your confidence that you can avoid that risk.

I would say almost no line is worth dying for

Feb 28 2011 10:56PM

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caliskigirl

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Definitely worth it.
As the late and great CR Johnson said, "...The joy I get from skiing, that's worth dying for"

Feb 28 2011 10:57PM

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Travapple.

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Feb 28 2011 10:58PM

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I.B

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I love how backcountry is linked in the title.

Feb 28 2011 10:58PM

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Insane

Don't know why Backcountry is linked

Feb 28 2011 11:00PM

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Travapple.

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i do...

Feb 28 2011 11:02PM

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Is it a sponsor or something?

Feb 28 2011 11:03PM

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Aenigma

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You can die doing just about anything, it's just a matter of risk assessment. Touring around the backcountry and backpacking solo are things where I know what I am doing, but I am also willing to die doing them if the time comes. I'm not saying people should go in the backcountry blind to the inherent dangers, I'm just saying that risk shouldn't stop you from doing what you love.

Feb 28 2011 11:06PM

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ThaLorax

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Think of it this way. Would you rather die old and in pain or having a fucking blast (pun)?

Feb 28 2011 11:09PM

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tripnip

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you could die by choking

you could die by murder

you could die from being old

you could die from sex

you could die in a car

you could die from aids

you could die from....

since your gonna die ski some fucking powder

Feb 28 2011 11:13PM

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wtmtss

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I agree with this statement! Mine as well die doing something fun that you love. The chances are pretty low of dying, I mean it happens quite a bit but it's a risk worth taking.

Feb 28 2011 11:16PM

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ThaLorax

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this is like some deep dr. suess shit right here.

Feb 28 2011 11:21PM

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