Forums Splitboard Talk Forum Cheering for CT and Laughing at David Gottorff Viewing 20 posts - 1 through 20 (of 68 total) 1 2 3 4 →Author Posts December 29, 2013 at 7:35 pm #579433 Splitinbend 243 PostsDid anybody see this? If I could only see the look on the fuckers face after reading this.http://avalanche.state.co.us/caic/acc/acc_report.php?accfm=rep&acc_id=512&view=public December 29, 2013 at 8:53 pm #673533 buell 534 PostsWow! For so many reasons. That skier is so lucky to be alive. December 29, 2013 at 9:00 pm #673534 Chair2BoardSports 62 PostsCool December 29, 2013 at 9:14 pm #673535 imitationfunk 85 PostsNice work! I would like to hear more about this from the Splitter’s perspective.Pray for snow! December 29, 2013 at 11:57 pm #673536 chrishami 194 Posts @Splitinbend wrote:Did anybody see this? If I could only see the look on the fuckers face after reading this.http://avalanche.state.co.us/caic/acc/acc_report.php?accfm=rep&acc_id=512&view=public:thumpsup: This is exactly what I thought.167 furberg 163/26 Venture Helix December 30, 2013 at 2:28 am #673537 MHolmes 190 Posts @buell wrote:Wow! For so many reasons. That skier is so lucky to be alive.Word December 30, 2013 at 7:56 am #673538 vapor 350 Posts“Skied down without skins”. Hmm :thumbsup: David Gottorff is such a douche. December 30, 2013 at 4:05 pm #673539 cometogether 385 PostsWell fellas….. that was me! :thumbsup: :thatrocks: :rock: :headbang: And I specifically asked Becs of the CAIC to put that in the report so people like him would start to give us the respect I think we have earned. I must say- right place, right time.(for me) This was hands down the craziest thing I have ever accomplished.He was very lucky I had my trusty shovel and was on my game. The one foot of ski pole sticking out very much saved him, since he wasn’t wearing a beacon. Digging down to his mouth and chest was a SHIT ton of work. After digging to his hand I felt no return squeeze and became very nervous. Luckily I heard faint panting breaths and this made me work faster, eventually reaching his face and chest area, he came back to color (from the blue of his googles) after clearing his mouth and nose area of snow. He seemed totally out of it and mentioned he thought he was getting close. I estimate total time buried was around ten minutes. ALL in all it couldn’t have worked out better, I got some impromptu training practice and he got to live another day! This has made me reevaluate my riding solo practices, and look at some of my equipment in case this scenario where to happen again, I would be even more ready. thanks to my avy 1 class this challenge was something I was prepared for. 😀 December 30, 2013 at 4:35 pm #673540 SplitterX 104 Posts @cometogether wrote:Well fellas….. that was me! :thumbsup: :thatrocks: :rock: :headbang: And I specifically asked Becs of the CAIC to put that in the report so people like him would start to give us the respect I think we have earned. I must say- right place, right time.(for me) This was hands down the craziest thing I have ever accomplished.He was very lucky I had my trusty shovel and was on my game. The one foot of ski pole sticking out very much saved him, since he wasn’t wearing a beacon. Digging down to his mouth and chest was a SHIT ton of work. After digging to his hand I felt no return squeeze and became very nervous. Luckily I heard faint panting breaths and this made me work faster, eventually reaching his face and chest area, he came back to color (from the blue of his googles) after clearing his mouth and nose area of snow. He seemed totally out of it and mentioned he thought he was getting close. I estimate total time buried was around ten minutes. ALL in all it couldn’t have worked out better, I got some impromptu training practice and he got to live another day! This has made me reevaluate my riding solo practices, and look at some of my equipment in case this scenario where to happen again, I would be even more ready. thanks to my avy 1 class this challenge was something I was prepared for. 😀Holly shit what a crazy story! Good job CTG! that guy is lucky to say the least. You are a hero now!Fast and smooth December 30, 2013 at 4:40 pm #673541 jcocci 699 PostsWow, tha guy sure is lucky to be alive and that you were there, otherwise that would have been the end for him.Crazy story as well. Seemed like you kept your head together. December 30, 2013 at 4:40 pm #673542 cometogether 385 PostsI have some crazy pics if someone would like to host/post them December 30, 2013 at 4:48 pm #673543 imitationfunk 85 PostsHere come old flattop! That’s awesome Come Together. You’re the man! December 30, 2013 at 4:56 pm #673544 HikeforTurns 1114 PostsNice fucking job CT! Sounds like you got there just in the nick of time!As far as riding solo, I do it quite a bit. It’s just usually a lot mellower as you have to be 100% right, 100% of the time. Luckily this guy was on Loveland and so were you, those odds are super slim and he’s lucky as hell. Did you guys self-evac? December 30, 2013 at 5:02 pm #673545 PedroDelfuego 758 Posts @cometogether wrote:Well fellas….. that was me! :thumbsup: :thatrocks: :rock: :headbang:You are truly the MAN! I think you earned a place in heaven buddy. Good fucking work. :thumpsup: December 30, 2013 at 5:12 pm #673546 SPLITRIPPIN 709 PostsCT….to echo the sentiment….WooooooooT :thatrocks: :bow: double bass Slayer Dave Lombardo kick blasts forever for you buddy!Nice work man…to save a life is truly inspiring!If we ever hook up…lots of tasty beers, and fat dooby treat in your face! December 30, 2013 at 5:15 pm #673547 Ecobrad 2068 PostsAwesome dude. Your the man. Way to keep your head. December 30, 2013 at 5:19 pm #673548 bcrider 4150 PostsNothing short of a hero. Plain and simple. :thatrocks:So nice to read an Avy accident that didn’t end with someone deceased.X10 on thinking of that db DG a soon as I read this too.Sent ya a PM too. December 30, 2013 at 5:30 pm #673549 Splitinbend 243 PostsWell done friend. I raise my glass to you tonight. December 30, 2013 at 5:33 pm #673550 96avs01 875 Posts:rock: :rock: :rock: BRAVO ComeTogether :clap: :clap: :clap:Solid :thatrocks:165 Venture Divide/Spark Frankenburners/La Sportiva Spantiks 163W Jones Solution/Phantom Alphas/Dynafit TLT5s 162 FurbergChris December 30, 2013 at 5:38 pm #673551 philip.ak 679 PostsPharmaceutical grade stupendousness! Three cheers for a happy ending! :headbang: Viewing 20 posts - 1 through 20 (of 68 total) 1 2 3 4 →You must be logged in to reply to this topic.
