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Just In – Avalanche hits Rando World Champs

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Preliminary report but it sounds legit. Let’s pray that Romeo and all the other competitors are okay. Info.

Sometimes people snicker about how rando racers have to carry a beacon etc., as the races are usually held in quite safe and controlled conditions that may only simulate backcountry skiing. Sounds like having a beacon is not such a bad idea after all, especially in Europe.

Posted by Lou on March 3, 2006 | Filed Under Rando Racing, avalanches 

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3 Responses to “Just In – Avalanche hits Rando World Champs”

  1. steve romeo March 3rd, 2006 10:16 pm

    We are all OK!!!

    Pretty exciting day!

  2. Giovanni March 4th, 2006 5:56 am

    Here is the Italian TV footage of the rescue:

    http://multimedia.repubblica.it/home/149568

    So far looks like no major injuries

  3. Giovanni March 4th, 2006 6:03 am

    Take a look:

    http://multimedia.repubblica.it/home/149568

    Giovanni Bertani Verona Italy

    PS: Your website is great!

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