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Update on missing snowboarder
Author:Kim
posts : 1110 (Master)Date : 01-29-09 11:39Update on missing snowboarder
Having looked at the webcams and seen the most beautiful sight of Bansko this morning it is tinged with sadness knowing that they still have not managed to locate the missing snowboarder 
Report says they are 'hopeful' but bear in mind this happened yesterday morning - that's a long time under snow It must have been a huge avalanche.
Locals news: http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=100802
Very ...
Report says they are 'hopeful' but bear in mind this happened yesterday morning - that's a long time under snow It must have been a huge avalanche.Locals news: http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=100802
Very ...
Having looked at the webcams and seen the most beautiful sight of Bansko this morning it is tinged with sadness knowing that they still have not managed to locate the missing snowboarder Report says they are 'hopeful' but bear in mind this happened yesterday morning - that's a long time under snow It must have been a huge avalanche.
Locals news: http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=100802
Very sad.
Report says they are 'hopeful' but bear in mind this happened yesterday morning - that's a long time under snow It must have been a huge avalanche.Locals news: http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=100802
Very sad.
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ah thats so sadre: Update on missing snowboarder
sorry to say that he did not make it through the night reports say. feelings to all that knew himre: Update on missing snowboarder
Apparantley he has now been found dead.re: Update on missing snowboarder
A harsh wake up call to all those who venture into the back country. very sadre: Update on missing snowboarder
It is indeed confirmed.href="http://international.ibox.bg/news/id_106702055" target=_blank>http://international.ibox.bg/news/id_106702055
At least he died doing something he enjoyed. Very sad.
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How tragicre: Update on missing snowboarder
omigosh! I am really sad now... Sincerest apoligies to all his family and all who knew him...I'm scared of going now....Miss Millie Hilton xxx
re: Update on missing snowboarder
No need not be scared of going. Bulgaria has less avalanches than any other european resorts, this is mainly to do with the fact that it snows less, hence less snow less avalanches. Also as in pamporovo the ski runs are windy on tree covered slopes, thus preventing avalaches.The lost snowboarder was an instructor in banko in previous years and took a risk by going off piste without any safety equipment ( gps, shovel ) and should of known the risk of avalanches at the time. There is a reason ...
No need not be scared of going. Bulgaria has less avalanches than any other european resorts, this is mainly to do with the fact that it snows less, hence less snow less avalanches. Also as in pamporovo the ski runs are windy on tree covered slopes, thus preventing avalaches.The lost snowboarder was an instructor in banko in previous years and took a risk by going off piste without any safety equipment ( gps, shovel ) and should of known the risk of avalanches at the time. There is a reason why insurance companies won't insure you for going off piste, it's so bl**dy dangerous.
However stick to the pisted runs and you'll be as safe as houses. have a great holiday
However stick to the pisted runs and you'll be as safe as houses. have a great holiday
re: Update on missing snowboarder
rip!stay on the dark side and lets hope you can board in heaven.Deano
