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Snowboarder killed in Bansko
Author:Daniel Snell
posts : 5800 (Master)Date : 02-25-11 11:55Snowboarder killed in Bansko
Finnish snowboarder killed in avalanche in Bulgarian ski resort Bansko
By The Associated Press (CP) – 17 hours ago
SOFIA, Bulgaria — Regional officials say a Finnish snowboarder has been killed in an avalanche near the Bulgarian winter resort of Bansko and another was hospitalized with seriously injured.
The town's mayor said the slide happened Thursday afternoon on the slopes below the Todorka peak. Three other Finnish snowboarders who were behind the man survived the avalanche, ...
By The Associated Press (CP) – 17 hours ago
SOFIA, Bulgaria — Regional officials say a Finnish snowboarder has been killed in an avalanche near the Bulgarian winter resort of Bansko and another was hospitalized with seriously injured.
The town's mayor said the slide happened Thursday afternoon on the slopes below the Todorka peak. Three other Finnish snowboarders who were behind the man survived the avalanche, ...
Finnish snowboarder killed in avalanche in Bulgarian ski resort Bansko
By The Associated Press (CP) – 17 hours ago
SOFIA, Bulgaria — Regional officials say a Finnish snowboarder has been killed in an avalanche near the Bulgarian winter resort of Bansko and another was hospitalized with seriously injured.
The town's mayor said the slide happened Thursday afternoon on the slopes below the Todorka peak. Three other Finnish snowboarders who were behind the man survived the avalanche, including the one who was seriously injured.
The rescue teams rushed to the spot after one of the snowboarders used a mobile phone to call for help. The victim's name has not been released.
Bansko, which is the most popular Bulgarian winter resort, will host two events of the Ski World Cup 2011 this weekend.
By The Associated Press (CP) – 17 hours ago
SOFIA, Bulgaria — Regional officials say a Finnish snowboarder has been killed in an avalanche near the Bulgarian winter resort of Bansko and another was hospitalized with seriously injured.
The town's mayor said the slide happened Thursday afternoon on the slopes below the Todorka peak. Three other Finnish snowboarders who were behind the man survived the avalanche, including the one who was seriously injured.
The rescue teams rushed to the spot after one of the snowboarders used a mobile phone to call for help. The victim's name has not been released.
Bansko, which is the most popular Bulgarian winter resort, will host two events of the Ski World Cup 2011 this weekend.
re: Snowboarder killed in Bansko
O.M.G.Snow conditions not good, be extra carfull everyone!!
At least carry mobiles, be very carefull if off piste.
Lets hope that there are no more incidents!!
re: Snowboarder killed in Bansko
Terrible news.I spoke to a friend whos on a snowboard instructor course out there, apens they went way off piste in a dangerous area. Stick to the proper slopes people!
re: Snowboarder killed in Bansko
Oh no thats really sad :-(Can I ask, and I apologise for my ignorance, but I have never been skiing in my life, and a bit scared about stories about people dying in avalanche accidents and all, is it generally only when you go off-piste that there is a risk of avalanche? My husband told me not to worry as we will just be on the marked beginner slopes, but I'm one of life's worriers and this is something i know nothing about so hoping for some reassurance?
thanks.
re: Snowboarder killed in Bansko
These guys went off-piste in an area they shouldn't have as usual. Avalanche warnings were given out but some people think that they can ignore the people who know as they know better. Also for some people its all about the risk you take and thats what they get off on.
They take their lives into their own hands and unfortunately as in this case bad things happen...... its your risk.
Dont worry anout avalanche especially being a beginner. You will be in areas where it is very unlikely ...
They take their lives into their own hands and unfortunately as in this case bad things happen...... its your risk.
Dont worry anout avalanche especially being a beginner. You will be in areas where it is very unlikely ...
These guys went off-piste in an area they shouldn't have as usual. Avalanche warnings were given out but some people think that they can ignore the people who know as they know better. Also for some people its all about the risk you take and thats what they get off on.
They take their lives into their own hands and unfortunately as in this case bad things happen...... its your risk.
Dont worry anout avalanche especially being a beginner. You will be in areas where it is very unlikely to happen.
They take their lives into their own hands and unfortunately as in this case bad things happen...... its your risk.
Dont worry anout avalanche especially being a beginner. You will be in areas where it is very unlikely to happen.
re: Snowboarder killed in Bansko
Manisha, you just worry about staying on your feet!Are you going Bansko?, I was there a just over a week ago, I must say I was surprised how great it was (granted, I was super lucky with the snow), I've been to Italy and france in the past and was a little worried about taking the 'cheaper' option this time round, it was fantasitc, would defo go back!
