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Stevens pass avalanche - 3 dead, Salomon Freeski crew missing

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Steeezy-E
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http://www.king5.com/news/People-reported-missing-in-Stevens-Pass-avalanche-139645233.html

huge avy up at stevens. 3 dead - eight missing. my freind who was riding up there with freeski crew broke his leg.

anyone got any other detail on this?

Feb 19 2012 5:28PM
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RudyGarmisch
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STEVENS PASS, Wash. – Three people are confirmed dead in an avalanche at Stevens Pass.
Others who were reported missing have been accounted for.
The avalanche occurred at Tunnel Creek Canyon Road just outside of Skykomish.
It's not known what set off the the slide.
SR 2 is not affected, the State Patrol says.
The Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center on Sunday issued a warning for high avalanche danger for areas above 5,000 feet and considerable danger below 5,000 feet. The elevation at the site of the avalanche wasn't immediately clear.
Feb 19 2012 5:31PM
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buttsnorkeler
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https://www.newschoolers.com/ns/forums/readthread/thread_id/678592/
Feb 19 2012 5:32PM
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Ghini
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So your friend was skiing with the Salomon Freeski crew but got out or what? Whats the story and where did they go and who are missing?
Sounds bad..
Feb 19 2012 5:35PM
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buttsnorkeler
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https://www.newschoolers.com/ns/forums/readthread/thread_id/678592/
Feb 19 2012 5:36PM
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buttsnorkeler
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There are 2 diffrent avalances ...

http://today.seattletimes.com/2012/02/two-people-dead-others-missing-in-avalanche-at-stevens-pass/

We got tons of fresh snow over the past 2 days.  Snowpack changed pretty hard overnight and the AV danger levels are really too high to be in the back country today.

Feb 19 2012 5:39PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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the freeski crew is missing?! and they're some experienced people
Feb 19 2012 5:43PM
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Squaw6
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RIP. Hope for the best for those who are missing. Update us.
Feb 19 2012 5:51PM
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Crehm
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vibes thats horrible i sure hope the free ski crew is fine!!
Feb 19 2012 5:56PM
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SpaghettiWizard
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yikes. hope everyones ok
Feb 19 2012 5:57PM
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PJS.
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RIP. I was gonna be up there today, but I couldn't make it. damn. Thoughts and condolences to all the families.
Feb 19 2012 6:01PM
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Steeezy-E
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latest update: all people accounted for, 4 dead.
Feb 19 2012 6:03PM
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cheener12
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What's up with the solomon free ski crew?
Feb 19 2012 6:08PM
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Hi.Phi.
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I was just up there the other day.... RIP
Feb 19 2012 6:08PM
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THEDICKBUTCHER
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vibes to everyone involved. This is so sad to hear.
Feb 19 2012 6:12PM
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special_k10101
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So sad. Be careful out there.
Threads for more details.
Feb 19 2012 6:22PM
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spruitm
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Terrible, someone had to have been there today
Feb 19 2012 6:26PM
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buttsnorkeler
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where are you getting this info>?

Feb 19 2012 6:27PM
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p-fo
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From what I can tell with these news reports, it is ONE and only ONE avy. It occurred about 10mi maybe from the actual ski resort. Not in the sidecountry at all. Means those involved were touring. With that many people in one group, it seems very plausible that it was in fact the Salomon crew.
Feb 19 2012 6:32PM
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HalfandHalf
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RIP dam what a tough season
Feb 19 2012 6:50PM
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RudyGarmisch
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Fuck.... just fuck.
Feb 19 2012 6:53PM
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skia4life89
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Dang. Any idea who that would be?
Feb 19 2012 6:54PM
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ThundaKilla
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this really sucks +vibes
Feb 19 2012 6:55PM
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.Roockley.
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supposedly people from powder magazine were on hand with the rescue and SBC skier are reporting Jim Jacks has died (not sure if its related though)
Feb 19 2012 6:55PM
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bp.lando
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seems like it may be some familiar names judging by powders post http://www.powdermag.com/stevens_pass-news/three-dead-in-stevens-pass-avalanche/

another sad day for skiing. RIP
Feb 19 2012 6:56PM
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skodeo7
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I got the same impression. Very sad news. Vibes to the all the families involved.
Feb 19 2012 6:57PM
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jibking1212
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vibes..hope the missing are found
Feb 19 2012 6:57PM
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tbayskier
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shit! vibes to all involved
Feb 19 2012 6:58PM
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family_vacation
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Feb 19 2012 6:59PM
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NBCskier
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Chris Rudolph, Jim Jack, Johnnie Brennan are the names of the 3 that passed away.
Feb 19 2012 6:59PM
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tbayskier
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vibes:( rip.  people keep dying!
Feb 19 2012 7:03PM
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iggyskier
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Not much to say. Just fuck. Enormous loss. RIP guys.
Feb 19 2012 7:04PM
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p-fo
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Damn. SIP. I'm going to ride for these guys tomorrow.
Feb 19 2012 7:05PM
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DERS.
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damnn.... such a rough season.
Feb 19 2012 7:07PM
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buttsnorkeler
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Where did you get the info?

RIP :(

Feb 19 2012 7:09PM
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.Roockley.
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wall posts on their facebook suggest its them :( RIP
Feb 19 2012 7:12PM
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PaperClipSteeze
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Vibes...RIP to those who perished and a speedy recovery to those that were injured, its been a rough season for the skiing community
Feb 19 2012 7:14PM
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heFF
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real unfortunate rip
Feb 19 2012 7:15PM
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japanada
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The sad days keep coming...SIP guys.
Feb 19 2012 7:17PM
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uncski
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Be safe everyone. If there is ever a doubt, don't do it.
Feb 19 2012 7:18PM
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Mama.
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I'm at a loss. This sucks so bad. Skiing this year has me puckered, even day to day almost. My brother was out of bounds today, and my heart jumped into my throat when I saw this on the news. Thankful he's okay, and praying for the families and friends close to those lost today.

Be careful, all of you. ♥
Feb 19 2012 7:24PM
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hokkanee
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Awful to hear... Be safe out there everybody. RIP
Feb 19 2012 7:24PM
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lukewalnuts
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Feb 19 2012 7:26PM
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K-Thomas
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i think this is the worst ski season i've ever experienced... in every single way. more bad news like this doesn't help. Rest easy.
Feb 19 2012 7:27PM
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GayWolf420
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Dear god. RIP to all those guys.
Feb 19 2012 7:30PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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jeez...

one of them had an airbag at least. I'm glad i don't ski in a place thats avy prone.
Feb 19 2012 8:00PM
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2_fadez
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rip and vibes. this is terrible. hope the missing are safe
Feb 19 2012 8:13PM
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NW_Rider
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Another border got pushed off a cliff by a smaller avalanche today at Alpental and passed away. Super sad day, it was super deep up there today and got fairly tracked by around 1 so a lot of people were hitting the slack country. From the sounds of it, this snowboarder didnt realize where he was.

More painful reminders that when we are venturing out of resort boundaries or even resort controlled slack country, we need to be aware of our surroundings and familiar with the terrain or with someone who is and know the avy forecast/conditions. That along with having all of the proper equipment can help keep us safer, but their is still significant risk. Be careful guys.

Thoughts are with the families of the victims tonight.
Feb 19 2012 8:15PM
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Schoening
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So devastating. I didn't know the other 2 that passed but was friends with Chris Rudolph. One of the nicest guys I've ever met and never once saw him without a smile on his face. One of my hero's for sure.


Feb 19 2012 8:24PM
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SteveStepp
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The skiing world doesn't need anymore deaths.... so sad. R.I.P.
Feb 19 2012 8:30PM
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JzD.
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this type of news sucks. to anyone skiing out there, stay safe
Feb 19 2012 8:31PM
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