Jamie Pierre Killed in Avalanche

I learned early this morning that skier Jamie Pierre was killed in an avalanche inside the closed Snowbird Ski Area in Utah's Wasatch Range. Jamie was a huge influence on me. It wasn't just the huge cliff drops but more the joy he got from sliding down a hill with sticks strapped to his feet. I hate to think he got complacent in the early season but that really doesn't matter now. Here is the link to the Utah Avalanche Center initial report. (http://utahavalanchecenter.org/accident_gad_valley_11132011) My thoughts and prayers are going out to his family and friends. Stay safe out there folks!



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