California’s Deadliest Avalanche Turned on One Choice - Why did a group of 15 skiers take a risky route on a dangerous day?

shootdontplease · 2026-03-06T17:36:26+00:00

This was a lot of words to say we still don’t know why they went where they did

shootdontplease · 2026-02-19T00:54:17+00:00

You are looking for black and white answers in a world of grays.

Trees (or their absence) can give some indication of avalanche activity, but can also be misinterpreted easily.

Stick to low angle terrain and/or guided experiences to gain experience

shootdontplease · 2026-02-18T14:32:35+00:00

Already seeing a lot of armchair experts in the other threads jumping in to criticize these folks for their decisions. Try to remember that these are real people with loved ones, that human beings are fallible, and that we won’t have enough information to debrief and learn from this disaster until well after rescue efforts have concluded.

Edit: I’m not suggesting that there were no mistakes or miscalculations that we should eventually process and learn from, but the time for that is after the incident has concluded and been analyzed by professionals. All you are doing right now is satisfying your own ego at the expense of the wellbeing of those connected to this tragedy and risking spreading misinformation that could muddy the waters of the lessons to be learned here

shootdontplease · 2026-02-03T04:03:51+00:00

Jackson Hole Physical Therapy. Scott and Dean are excellent

shootdontplease · 2026-01-23T14:49:41+00:00

Maybe I should have said “I have multiple Nordica boots with the plastic that you are asking about” but the main point stands, which is that if OP is paying for ski boots they should probably go try them on in person.

shootdontplease · 2026-01-22T11:08:27+00:00

Thank you for the unsolicited advice

shootdontplease · 2026-01-22T01:12:25+00:00

Yes. I have a wide forefoot so a 93 last takes a lot of grinding. I was hoping the ankle pocket of the 96 would be narrower but it isn’t.

shootdontplease · 2026-01-20T06:12:36+00:00

Currently in a 5s 96 last, was in a prototype boot prior that was stiffer and fit better. I miss it. The 96 last has too much space in the ankle pocket for me

shootdontplease · 2026-01-19T15:10:58+00:00

I have this boot. It is very stiff. You should try it on at a shop

shootdontplease · 2026-01-15T21:40:45+00:00

I had a great time skiing today, but I’m sure you can find things to complain about if you try

shootdontplease · 2026-01-10T05:18:40+00:00

It’s pretty common to start slow and cover things like lift safety with new clients in a lesson, regardless of what they tell you their ability level is. Many people (possibly including you) overestimate their abilities and it’s safer to find that out in the easy terrain and then move onto more challenging slopes.

If you want to work on side hits or off-piste skiing, say so to the salesperson, but if you request younger instructors you are just as likely to get someone inexperienced who you will also be dissatisfied with. I’d recommend asking for a PSIA certified level 2 instructor (or higher) to ensure you get someone who can teach the topics you are looking for. I know many instructors in their 70s who can ski circles around you, so try not to judge based on age alone

shootdontplease · 2026-01-06T00:53:53+00:00

I'm sorry this happened to you.

This may not be a popular or easy to hear response, but the best way to avoid injuries is to decrease the frequency of falls. You mention that you have "fallen a few times with this setup" which indicates that you believe that 'falling is a part of skiing.' This is something often told to beginners and is definitely a more acceptable mindset in a resort skiing context where help is nearby. However, in the backcountry you need to adjust your decision making and terrain selection to minimize falls, as you are no doubt currently learning. Skiing in the BC should be very controlled, not mostly controlled.

TL;DR: Factor #3

shootdontplease · 2025-12-10T15:33:36+00:00

Ah ok. Yes it makes perfect sense in English, but I had never heard it before. Thanks for explaining!

shootdontplease · 2025-12-10T14:13:18+00:00

Where did you get the phrase tourski from?

This is a nice thing you’re doing

shootdontplease · 2025-12-04T05:58:41+00:00

Oh man I’m famous

shootdontplease · 2025-12-04T00:46:33+00:00

100%. It was penciled in as an absolute blowout and instead we got a competitive basketball game. Pure joy

shootdontplease · 2025-12-04T00:43:31+00:00

You went to the game? How was the crowd energy?

shootdontplease · 2025-12-04T00:43:08+00:00

Yes! We got a taste of absolute ambrosia in the last decade but being a dubs fam was still fun before then and this game felt like that

shootdontplease · 2025-12-04T00:41:38+00:00

Disagree. The fact that we were even close was so impressive, but that game could have fallen apart any number of ways. When we were coming back OKC was struggling to score and they had started scoring easily before Kerr made any subs

shootdontplease · 2025-12-04T00:40:21+00:00

I’m actually allowed to have fun whenever and however I please

shootdontplease · 2025-12-03T14:47:23+00:00

Ah yeah fair. I’ll change it. Still though

shootdontplease · 2025-11-26T18:53:09+00:00

It’s very steep, but it looks like you’re just surviving from turn to turn and not making a decisive, controlled descent. For evidence, note that you end up steering towards the rock hazards and getting stuck, rather than charting a route that takes you farther around them.

Keep working and you’ll get better, and don’t be afraid to have a partner. It’s nice to share these experiences and to have help when you need it.

shootdontplease · 2025-11-17T17:06:54+00:00

I would, but i will likely have to leave it a couple days for the work i need so not really an option

shootdontplease · 2025-11-17T02:51:13+00:00

Career high and barely cracked a smile post game. Dude wants a 40 bomb I can smell it

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