RIP Danny Epp

mojo · #1 (**permalink**) Jan 10, 06

the boarder lost on Cypress.

use the buddy system kiddies, it could save your life.

Filo · #2 (**permalink**) Jan 10, 06

shitty deal... he did have a buddy though..that's how they knew he was missing right away

**MC Hammered** · #3 (**permalink**) Jan 10, 06

Buddy system or not go out and buy yourself a pealess whistle!

http://www.fnk.ca/board/showthread.php?t=89548

RIP Danny.

cinist · #4 (**permalink**) Jan 10, 06

poor family... rip

Mr.Dave · #5 (**permalink**) Jan 11, 06

I heard his dad on the radio saying that they would be having some good times remembering all the fun that was had with him. Strong man.

RIP Mate.

mojo · #6 (**permalink**) Jan 11, 06

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Originally Posted by Filo

shitty deal... he did have a buddy though..that's how they knew he was missing right away

No, he was riding by himself. He was to meet his friend and never showed.

LDUB · #7 (**permalink**) Jan 11, 06

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Originally Posted by mojo

No, he was riding by himself. He was to meet his friend and never showed.

If he was with his friend they may have both been lost in the exact same spot.

The buddy system isn't flawless. (Thanks Simpsons!)

mojo · #8 (**permalink**) Jan 11, 06

2 bodies make more heat then one. more visable then one. more will power then one.

miss.myra · #9 (**permalink**) Jan 11, 06

was he venturing in the backcountry?

I can see why people do that on Seymour because the best boarding there is in the backcountry, but Cypress is dangerous, lots of dangerous drops and gullies.

RIP.

Drafted · #10 (**permalink**) Jan 11, 06

i went to school with him in abbey, he was in the grade below me. Solid kid too, nature takes another one. R.I.P. bro

LDUB · #11 (**permalink**) Jan 11, 06

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Originally Posted by mojo

2 bodies make more heat then one. more visable then one. more will power then one.

You do realize in this situation searches didn't/couldn't even venture into where he was found for 2 days right?

Not that I disagree with the buddy system at all, but your belief that it is the end all, be all is crazy.

More importantly I believe you should have some sort of avy gear (if you know you're going to leave trail... KNOW HOW TO USE IT), whistle (best thing I've heard yet) and MOST IMPORTANTLY someone should know where you're going and when you're expected back.

If people don't know that you're not back, they won't go looking for you. You and your buddy can rub each other together all you want.

LDUB · #12 (**permalink**) Jan 11, 06

Regardless, this is an unnecessary tragedy, however, I'm glad that some good is coming out of it.

People can never hear enough about safety.

**MC Hammered** · #13 (**permalink**) Jan 11, 06

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Originally Posted by mojo

2 bodies make more heat then one. more visable then one. more will power then one.

1) Heat can only be trnasferred if there is skin to skin contact and I don't see them stripping down if they are cold as is

2) More visible? Riiiight. I see the new colour patterns people wear these days and LAUGH at how stupid it is.

Yes... lets go out in head to toe camoflage and trek out of bounds. That's just retarded but kids want to look cool. I wear a bright red jacket, my buddies wear orange and yellow repsectively. If you want to be seen then dress that way... don't dress in all black and grey and think you look the shit when people can even see you in a tree well.

3) More willpower? I have a hard time beliving that many people that go skiing and snowboarding these days has any clue what to do to survive a couple of days out there even if they had avy gear on them.

Rant is over but here are some tips if you do carry a backpack and gear:

- If you can safely get to a visible spot then do so in order for th rescue personalle to spot you. If you have a whistle you better be blasting away on it.

- If darkness is quickly approaching then find a tree to provide cover, take out your shovel and make a quick shelter to hide in. I pack a space blanket and I suggest that you people do as well. Wrap yourself in it and keep blasting away on that whistle every so often.

- Carry powergel or some type of liquid energy to keep you body going.

- Carry a ziplock bag so you can put some snow in it, put it inside your jacket and melt it into water to drink. NEVER eat snow as that makes your body use way too much energy to convert it to water.

Senior · #14 (**permalink**) Jan 11, 06

Keep it simple, DON"T GO OUT OF BOUDS.

That being said I have gone out of bounds myself and in retrospect made some foolish moves that through sheer luck didn't kill me. I guess at the end of the day you should know where you are, go in groups, and have proper training/gear.

R.I.P.