Snowmobile triggered Avalanches

In case you guys didn't see this. Hopefully they buy themselves some equpment and training to learn how to not need it. Apparently, their "comfort zone" involves high-marking prime avalanche slopes on one of the most dangerous days of the year.<br>seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews...22_avalanche08m.html

I think to Jim Okers point on "comfort zones" in the Moonlight bowl thread - you don't need to be on a snowmobile to talk yourself into a bad decision.<br><br>Although if you're riding one in powder, well, you've already made a bad decision! <br><br>Glad to hear this story had a happy ending, though.

I'm a bit concerned about the head of Kittitas S&R, if he really thinks odds are 1 in 10,000 for a live recovery after 20 minutes. Conventional wisdom says the odds are more like 1 in 2, which implies a certain urgency in rescue efforts.

I'm a bit concerned about the head of Kittitas S&R, if he really thinks odds are 1 in 10,000 for a live recovery after 20 minutes.  Conventional wisdom says the odds are more like 1 in 2, which implies a certain urgency in rescue efforts.

<br>I was thinking the same thing. <br>