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“The AvaLung is one of the reasons I am alive today.”
The CAIC released an official report of a skier and two backcountry snowboarders who set off a slide and self rescued near the Eiseman Hut north of Vail on 1/16/09.
With Winter 08/09 already off to an auspicious start in terms of avalanche fatalities, this incident serves as a case study in evaluating terrain hazard and is remarkable that all three survived with one member of the group being buried 6 – 7 feet deep.
AvaLung anyone?
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Dax Fulfills a Dream
We didn’t know this when we hired him, but apparently Dax is a huge KISS fan. See below photo of Dax dressed up like Gene Simmons for Halloween when he was just seven years old.
As it turns out, a bona fide Gene Simmons is in Vegas for the SIA show to pimp his new line of wallets and hats. So, Dax waited in a long line with other adoring fans and finally got the chance to meet the man, the myth, the golden tongue: Gene Simmons.
So Dax, now that you and Gene are BOYS, can you get me a pro deal on one of his dope hats? Because frankly, in this economy I can’t see spending $70 on a truckers hat. $35, maybe.
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Avalung Burial at Outdoor Retailer
During the Backcountry Basecamp on January 21st, OR Show Director Kenji Haroutunian agreed to be buried in a simulated Avalanche burial using an Avalung. He spent an hour under snow, and some how “Twittered” his updates (@outdoorretailer).
See the video from KSL/NBC here: http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=5380098
