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Sierra Avalanche Report

Back to the Sierra incident: NYT interview w 2 survivors....

I've been doing my thing - training, skiing, and taking care of the business of life. Notable activity this past Thursday me and my wife attended a seminar on wolf communications by Jeff Reed, a researcher - an audiologist by training. It was pretty fascinating for YS/wolf fans such as...

@Pepper I'm glad that you've stood up for yourself. It's a sign that you're back in the fight!!! I hope you're proud of yourself, I know I'm proud of you.

"The families of six friends and mothers who were killed in a Sierra Nevada avalanche this week identified the victims on Thursday and said they were “devastated beyond words.” In a statement, the families said that the women who died were Carrie Atkin, Liz Clabaugh, Danielle Keatley, Kate...

Civil Asset Forfeiture - highway robbery by government agencies. In the case below NV state law precludes the practice so the local cops enlisted the help of the Feds to steal the money.

"Multiple victims in the Sierra Nevada avalanche had ties to the Sugar Bowl Academy, a private, ski-focused school located several miles from where at least eight people died, the program said Wednesday night. Officials with the school in Norden, Calif., said they were not releasing the names...

"The bodies of eight of the nine skiers overcome by an avalanche on Tuesday near Lake Tahoe had been found, Nevada County officials said in a news conference on Wednesday. One member of the group remains missing and presumed dead, in what is already the deadliest avalanche in modern California...

We had 2 nights of snow after a ~45 day drought, the first night was 10" and last night 8" so there were 2 powder days. Only got to ski today though, yesterday I trained and we brought the camper to storage finally. It's been at the shop to add batteries and a diesel heater so we'll be further...

The mid-winter reset draws to a close today. My ski boots have arrived so I'll be making a few laps in them this morning. It's been 10 days or so of recuperating and dealing with the chores and tedium that comes with having a home, cars, gear, hobbies, medical, dental, wives, and family. They...

I've replaced tired and worn out ski gear since the first of the year. Clothing, skis, bindings, poles, goggles, Rx inserts for the goggles, gloves, and boots replaced under warranty. Most everything is at a discount which were available to all, and others I've called and been granted. I...

Haha, selfed. Writes a check, mails a check, no money in the account........got what you deserved - a headache.

^^^The what-ifs and unknown unknowns are out there. You're considering wisely, and I hope you have a great outcome which ever route you take.

"Yes, Lindsey Vonn is in the intensive care unit (ICU) at Ca’ Foncello Hospital in Treviso, Italy, following surgery to stabilize a fracture in her left leg. Multiple sources, including Reuters and CBC, confirm she is being monitored in the ICU. However, hospital officials and sources stress...

Mid-winter reset continues, yesterday the dog Aspen was returned to my daughter and her boy friend whom were returning from a couple days skiing at Grand Targhee. We met near the big city of Twin Falls ID to do the handoff and found a really good, authentic Thai restaurant and had lunch. My...