While stoke is high, early season conditions mean skiers and boarders should exercise extra caution in and out of bounds
While early season conditions created a flurry of activity at Whistler Blackcomb, one resident wants to remind outdoor adventurers of the hazards in and out of bounds.
His immediate focus was removing snow lodged in his mouth, taking precious energy in the emergency. Next, he changed positions to remove pressure on his head and then started digging around his face to clear the snow away. “I waited a minute. The board wasn't really moving, so I called out," Rozsa said. "There was no response, so I slid over, and I noticed that there were legs attached."“I can't remember my exact words, something like, ‘Are you OK? It's OK, buddy,’ kind of thing," he said. "And then I started to dig around his body and his arms, and then he kind of freaked out for a second … because there was still some snow coming back into the hole.
“I think I'm going to pick and choose my terrain a little a little better," he said. "Accidents happen, and I have a whistle and a phone, but it's not good enough. If you see something suspicious in the snow, spend the time and look, because you never know what you'll find.”
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