Back country snowboarding and skiing has its thrills but also has its dangers. In fact, its so dangerous that all ski resorts around the country post signs that advise the adventurous to stay within the resort boundaries and anyone leaving would be doing so at their own risk. Going out at all is dangerous but Going out alone is downright reckless. Having the proper gear and emergency items could mean the difference between life and death. In this article I will discuss how to be prepared when disaster strikes.
Utah man dies in avalanche behind Park City
Kevin Steuterman, a 31 year old man from Clinton, Utah was snowboarding along with his skier girlfriend in back country terrain outside the Park City Mountain Resort boundaries, on the canyons village side in an area known as the Dutch Draw.
According to the report from the Utah Avalanche center, after riding the 9990 chairlift, the couple left the resort boundaries and hiked along the ridge line to the top of silver peak. Steuterman started down the line called Conehead and about halfway down, the skier started her descent. Continue reading “Back country snowboarding: surviving when disaster strikes”
