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Jim Jack's Living History, Switzerland: February 11, 2000 Sketchy day of POW at Jakobshorn jimjack@gravityfed.com WITHEY TAKES A RIDE!  Yesterday we had an epic day of powder. We spent the crystal clear morning skiing with Dan "The Rocket"
Kistler and Misha. We spent the morning shooting some of the finest powder we have skied. Definitely the
day we had been waiting for. But around noon we decide to take a run into the untracked goods off the
backside.
Dan was trying to get across the top of a chute when he set off a wind slab that ripped
snow from the rocks below him. We figure the fortunate thing was that Dan had been at the top of the slab
and the majority of the snow was coming off below him. He was flushed through the chute and into the open.
His skis and poles were ripped away and Dan ended up keeping himself above the surface. He was ok, but
shaken slightly. I was able to locate his skis and one pole and we were skiing away knowing how lucky
we had just gotten... ready for a break. We also still had another 2000 feet to go and we made sure we
enjoyed every turn.
Conditions are definitely sketchy out there but we have been able to enjoy the sick terrain
around Jakobshorn. So many little stashes and few people venture off piste.
Today conditions are still powder in the trees but there is more snow on the way and after
the big day we had yesterday we have decided to let our muscles rest.
We want everyone to know that we take all the necessary precautions when travelling off piste.
The hazards are always out there and we advise taking the time to look at the conditions closely. There are very
small factors that can mean the difference from avoiding an avalanche or being caught in one. Be safe out there
and we will do the same.
So long from Davos. Jim, Dan and Adam |
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