JoshA
Reged: 08/28/05
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Loc: Virginia
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I know this is a bad year for avalanches because of multiple unstable snow layers, wind loading, cold temperatures, etc. My son and his friends are pretty savvy about checking slope conditions and are well-equipped with avalanche beacons and shovels but I do worry every time I hear they are going to ski Silverton or Berthoud pass or the back country around Eldora. I still think he's living the dream.
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Mike R
Reged: 05/26/03
Posts: 15729
Loc: Stinson Lake - New Hampshire
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I still think he's living the dream.
so did I up until Lena was born and I promised Wendi I would stop......many many close calls......as much fun as Ive had in my life on the mountains, I hope Lena becomes a dancer or something....LOL
losing a kid is something I dont want to do twice
big time powder day today here but I have to go back to Providence, after having just been there yesterday, for a 2 day Buyers Show : - ((((
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Mike R
Reged: 05/26/03
Posts: 15729
Loc: Stinson Lake - New Hampshire
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and here is yet ANOTHER reason to be careful..only this borders on comical
http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20080212/NEWS/46428828
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karma is a beautiful thing at times
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LindaP
Reged: 03/15/03
Posts: 209
Loc: Albany, NY
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Thats what I always say to my son...."be careful out there".....and after working at Silverton, Tahoe, now going to the Uof Co at Boulder for atmospheric science(ie. avalnche studies)....and he himself teaching backcountry courses....has now messed up his miniscus. He has to have an MRI for better results, but anyone know Dr. McCarty? THats who he saw....guess I'll be taking a trip out if he has surgery.
Unfortunately, he just got a return request for an interview to join the guide team this summer at Mt. Rainer.......kids!!!!!!!!!!
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Mike R
Reged: 05/26/03
Posts: 15729
Loc: Stinson Lake - New Hampshire
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as far as ligaments of the knee go, the miniscus is the better deal as opposed to an MCL or ACL...so in that regard he is lucky.....the MRI will show if its a tear or a hyperextension... between basketball and skiing I have at one time or another hyperextended all three and keeping the knee as immmoble as possible and icing and taking anti inflammatories get them back to 100% pretty quick....and the scoping procedures to repair any torn ligaments have come a long long way in terms of ease and recovery.....best of luck....remind him every day he is older than yesterday...LOL
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Mike R
Reged: 05/26/03
Posts: 15729
Loc: Stinson Lake - New Hampshire
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there is no better place in the world to get a knee fixed then in Colorado ski country....skiers come from everywhere around the globe to get it done...most go to Steadman/Hawkins
http://www.steadman-hawkins.com/
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LindaP
Reged: 03/15/03
Posts: 209
Loc: Albany, NY
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Thanks MikeR,
Yeah, I know he's getting older, but he dosen't!!!!!And I guess turning 25 next month isn't a deterent. We'll see what the MRI shows.
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infi
Reged: 09/01/06
Posts: 623
Loc: California
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At 25 I think we all believe we are bulletproof. I still think I am (until I get the creaks and twinges afterwards!!)
I keep telling my boys if you haven't broken anything yet you really aren't pushing yourself that hard - my wife hates me saying that but boys will be boys (and some girls too!)
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Mike R
Reged: 05/26/03
Posts: 15729
Loc: Stinson Lake - New Hampshire
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life is made up of two types of people..
participants and observers.....those who make things happen for them and those who wonder what just happened to them...I applaud Linda P's kid and Josh's kid and all kids who are out there pushing the envelope...
MUCH more fun being a participant..and if you get hurt....you get hurt...so what???....
kids need to get away from the television and computer and the twinkies and get OUT THERE!!!!!
here is a great book which addresses that very issue
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1565125223/bookstorenow600-20
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LindaP
Reged: 03/15/03
Posts: 209
Loc: Albany, NY
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That looks like a good book...its so true that there are so many kids stuck indoors on their ipods, TV, video games, etc. I guess all those summers of camping made my kids love the outdoors. My daughter lives in Denver, and snowboards every chance.
My dad was a pilot and taught me early on the fun of taking (smart)chances and exploring the unknown.
As for my son, I know, I told him he was lucky, it wasn't his neck, etc. He broke his tibia and fibula when he was 14, running into a tree.....so at least he's maybe been a little smarter since then!!!!!!! Gotta love em.
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