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Re: “Blackburn offered settlement in backcountry lawsuit”
I agree that the public deserve to know the result of the lawsuit. Make it public.
Re: “Blackburn offered settlement in backcountry lawsuit”
Blackburn should be the one to pay for all the trouble that he caused. Come on, you can NOT expect others to search for you if you haven't prepare your adventure in the wilderness; everyone (other than Blackburn) knows that mother Nature is stronger and if you aren't prepared, you will risk big.
I can't believe that he had the stupidity to blame others for his own mistake.
I would want this guys in my outdoor resort or adventure (guiding). He's should be banned from all ski resorts.
Re: “Mountain News: Unwelcome mat out at Crested Butte”
These kind of tragedies will continue to happen as long as human beings continue on in their selfishness. Drought, famine, disease...even the bad economy, are all the result of mankind having forgotten the Golden Rule. Human beings have become selfish, self-centered, ego-driven nightmares and the animals and the environment are suffering terribly because of us. Quantum Science has proven that what we do, think, believe, and say, have an impact on the entire earth and its inhabitants. If humans want to see our world change for the better and to stop the weather patterns that are causing so much suffering, they need to raise their consciousness to a higher level. Every moment of every day, they need to overcome the 'self' the ego, and rise above it to become love, think love, and do loving acts for animals, their neighbors, and strangers...even for their enemies. Mankind has lost his way and until he finds a true desire to live in an altrustic way, the earth will continue to suffer.
Re: “Canmore reflects on itself and the future”
I hope Roger Brooks of Destination Development Inc. from Seattle recommends this town get rid of such a lousy adnministartion. I hope he saw this town for what it really is. The mountains are wonderful - yes, but thats it, as for the way the town is run by casey and his clowns its a disgrace. Casey has given this town an amazing anount of FREE bad press over his total mis- management and extremely unprofessional behaviour over the rabbit issue. He is sloppy.
I actively tell people to go spend their hard earned cash and leisure time elsewhere. Casey is unfit for office. This town needs people who are honest and have integrity- CASEY HAS NEITHER - BTW- the images at the top also misrepresent this town Yamnuska is NOT in canmore. Canmore is town full of egos and not much more. Overpriced and it is what it is, a mining town, so stop getting excited about it. I have been to way better places that offer so much more. Canmore is truly NOTHING to write home about.
Re: “Mountain News: Resorts sure to look anew at snowmaking”
Being known for it's finest mogul runs, Steamboat has no choice but to do something about the lack of snow issue. And good thing they acted fast making them prepared for snow drought so, kudos to the Steamboat ski resort administration.
With this snow making system, I'm looking forward for a great ski Steamboat.
For a brief review about Steamboat ski resort, I suggest reading http://www.mountainyahoos.com/SkiResorts/S…
Re: “U of A to launch Mountain Institute”
Looks like U of A is on the ball and picked up the activities from the now closed Mountain Forum at Banff. Hope that we in Whistler can also play a role as several of us have been investigating/promoting with our annual Mountain Forum in December. Its a natural for us - bringing in national and international thinkers and reputation.
Re: “Scientific study on outdoor workers at ski resorts underway”
This is outstanding. It would be fantastic if Dr. Roberts could also source the funding, then implement a 'prospective intervention evidence-based' study that compares ski area employees (having valid diagnosis) who utilized certain factors that could 'plausibly mitigate skiing-ACL injuries (such as bindings with lateral heel release) to a randomized double (or triple) blind control population. See recent paper by Robert J. Johnson on proper statistical-methods for ski-injury studies. This is important because sking-ACL injuries are by far the most prevalent injury in skiing—and are severe, as well. U.S. ski area operators report average costs of US$50,000 per skiing-ACL injury (for diagnosis, treatment & rehab ... not including the costs associated with th eearly onset of arthritis from this injury, whether repaired or unrepaired). Total cost for the entire ski industry (ski area employees + skiers) world-wide per year is estimated at over US$1-billion. Yes, that's with a "b" ... and yes, that's per year. Additionally, ~ 20% of all ACL-injured skiers never return to the sport. If such a systematic (statistically-correct) study proves in deed that lateral heel release does in fact mitigate (never eliminate) skiing-ACL-injuries, the pay-back on such bindings that cost as little as $500 per pair — will be astounding.
—Rick Howell
President, Howell Product Development Holding, Inc.
[www.howellproductdev.com]
Re: “Blackburn offered settlement in backcountry lawsuit”
Question to our Mayor-Elect: since when is *volunteer* SAR a "business"?
Re: “Blackburn offered settlement in backcountry lawsuit”
All people who go into the backcountry do so willingly, even those who run into trouble and need rescuing. Just like people who smoke, or drink too much, they still deserve to be rescued regardless of who you think might be at fault. Stop blaming the victim here.
As a 12 year SAR veteran, I support Mt Blackburn's right to sue. Something went very wrong in this incident and both the public, and the SAR community deserve to know what it is so it can be prevented.
Unfortunately there are only a very few ways to get to the truth -- one of which is an inquiry such as in the Sweatman case. This does not seem to be forthcoming. The other is a lawsuit which gives lawyers the power of discovery and can put witnesses on the stand for testimony.
I'm very sad to hear that there is a settlement in the offing. This means that the public and the SAR community may never know WHY there was no response, and why such a simple reacue was ignored.
Re: “Blackburn offered settlement in backcountry lawsuit”
He willingly made the decision to go into the back country putting himself, his wife, and and search groups life on the line. He knew the risks and should be held solely responsible
Re: “Blackburn offered settlement in backcountry lawsuit”
SAR teams can not respond unless a police force activates them in Canada. Therefore going after the SAR teams and blaming them for negligence is a dispicable thing to do to an all Volunteer organization.
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June 17, 2013, 5:00 PM
Whistler Blackcomb Foundation donates $300,000 to Centrepoint complex
Social services, church and housing being built by Sea to Sky Community Service and United Church More...
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June 17, 2013, 11:15 AM
Whistler Farmer's Market sees busy first day of operations
Market opens with vendor numbers at maximum More...
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June 16, 2013, 12:30 AM
Neal Kindree takes Test of Metal win
67-kilometre mountain bike race sees 871 racers at the start More...
Re: “Mountain News: Hemp seeds planted, but will feds uproot?”
Would love to see hemp growing on the sides of the highways vs. GMO Corn ;)
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cannabis-Pa…