Near death accident

outforseason · 12-03-07, 09:50 PM

I am writing this because I am getting bored out of my mind. Three weeks ago today I fall down the big couloir at big sky ski resort. I was busting some beutiful turns on icy snow when suddenly I was launched forward resulting in a slide down the rocky chute. As I slid forward I tried to self arrest by first getting my skis in front of me and trying to hault, and then using my ski poles. All attempts proved worthless and I picked up more speed that resulted in a tumble head over heals multiple times. The ride finally ended with my apperaence at the apron of the chute. Altoghther I tumbled nearly 1500 feet and If i wasn't wearing a helmet I would have surely died. Amazingly the only thing that hurt was my knee. After my buddy conclused that I was alright I tried to ski away, determining then that I defintly tore something in my knee. MRI results showed that I tore my acl,mcl,lcl,pcl, fractured knee cap, strained platella tendon, severe soft tissue damage, and impaction fractures on distal femur and tibia. I just recenlty had emergency surgery. I cannot walk, my knee is killing me, and it is turning out to be a beutiful spring that should be spent carving sugary snow. I was wondering if anybody had any advice to get through this tough time.

zlathim · 13-03-07, 08:23 PM

Wow, that sounds like a spectacular crash. I'm glad that you made it out alive. Kudos on wearing that helmet!

I don't have any suggestions on killing time, other than maybe learning a foreign language or mastering some X-Box games....

JustinSki223 · 25-05-07, 02:54 AM

WOW. Glad you made it. I would say work more and make more money...then next season you can buy more equipment for your return.

Mountain Holidays · 27-06-07, 04:46 PM

Wow, that sounds like a scary experience! Glad to hear that you're out alright, just be thankful you're still alive!

12-03-07, 09:50 PM	#1
outforseason I haven't picked a title Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1	Near death accident I am writing this because I am getting bored out of my mind. Three weeks ago today I fall down the big couloir at big sky ski resort. I was busting some beutiful turns on icy snow when suddenly I was launched forward resulting in a slide down the rocky chute. As I slid forward I tried to self arrest by first getting my skis in front of me and trying to hault, and then using my ski poles. All attempts proved worthless and I picked up more speed that resulted in a tumble head over heals multiple times. The ride finally ended with my apperaence at the apron of the chute. Altoghther I tumbled nearly 1500 feet and If i wasn't wearing a helmet I would have surely died. Amazingly the only thing that hurt was my knee. After my buddy conclused that I was alright I tried to ski away, determining then that I defintly tore something in my knee. MRI results showed that I tore my acl,mcl,lcl,pcl, fractured knee cap, strained platella tendon, severe soft tissue damage, and impaction fractures on distal femur and tibia. I just recenlty had emergency surgery. I cannot walk, my knee is killing me, and it is turning out to be a beutiful spring that should be spent carving sugary snow. I was wondering if anybody had any advice to get through this tough time. __________________

13-03-07, 08:23 PM	#2
zlathim crashing hurts Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 153	Wow, that sounds like a spectacular crash. I'm glad that you made it out alive. Kudos on wearing that helmet! I don't have any suggestions on killing time, other than maybe learning a foreign language or mastering some X-Box games.... __________________

25-05-07, 02:54 AM	#3
JustinSki223 I haven't picked a title Join Date: May 2007 Location: Durango, CO Posts: 14	WOW. Glad you made it. I would say work more and make more money...then next season you can buy more equipment for your return. __________________ try and try again:D

27-06-07, 04:46 PM	#4
Mountain Holidays I haven't picked a title Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 4	Wow, that sounds like a scary experience! Glad to hear that you're out alright, just be thankful you're still alive! __________________ Whistler Accommodations