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Avalanche
Other
wise known as:
“The death of Craig Kelly,
by an avalanche in Canada, shocked the whole snowboarding
community.”
What happens when the mountain
gods don't like you.
Seriously, this is a bad situation
and results in deaths all the time all over the world. Don't
mess around in avalanche shoots or places that are known
to avalanche unless you really know what you are doing and
have the equipment to back it up.
Avalanches happen when a layer
of snow is weak and can't support the weight of the snow
that has fallen and settled on top of it. Avalanches can
be set off by all sorts of actions including hiking or snowboarding
across avalanche prone areas, sonic booms or nothing at all.
Although avalanche shoots look
like great places to ride they are dangerous. Know your stuff
and make sure your buddies with you do too. Also make sure
you have the gear and experience to deal with the absolute
worst. Rest in peace Craig Kelly.
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