Posted in: New Zealand snowboarder killed by avalanche in Hokkaido See in context
He was with friends it said But I guess he is a lead guide and put his "friends" at risk too
As a guide owner in niseko he really set a bad example by breaking rules
I'm not so knowledgable - is that area still being skiied by the daring or really closed to everyone? I don't think there is any law against ducking ropes just violation of niseko rules to get u banned from resort access maybe?
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Posted in: New Zealand snowboarder killed by avalanche in Hokkaido See in context
It is senseless if you have wife and kid to support. Seriously if you want the thrill and all prob best to stay single. Anyone who lost a parent and primary breadwinner can understand the disadvantage he has created for his kid. All for what he enjoyed - kind of selfish if you ask me but he has a right to his own way.
He had full avi gear as did his team who I read dug him out. Sounds like a very experienced guide which is scary to think about when hiring guides... the best of them all seem to fall to nature. Don't know how many avalanche deaths are followed by quotes of how this guy was a pro, expert of the area, etc.. and still either made bad call or was unlucky?
Would be great to get an interview with the folks riding with him to get details of how it happened.
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