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Backcountry Skiing Survival Epics

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It’s amazing what a bit of knowhow and modern equipment can do for your survival. Charles Horton broke his leg in the Colorado backcountry and survived for eight nights with only his day-trip survival gear. News reports are gaga over his survival skills, but he wouldn’t have had to test his gear and skill if he’d simply told a friend where he was going backcountry skiing and when he was planning on being back. Nonetheless, at least he was carrying the right equipment (other than perhaps a cell phone or two-way radio.) Gearheads and backcountry aficionados are wondering how he broke his leg. Did he have release bindings? Was he caught in an avalanche? Will we have to wait for the book to find out?

Posted by Lou on April 25, 2005 | Filed Under Backcountry Skiing 

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