East Vail Avalanche 12/22/2013

[@jaytierney]

Quickly stomps the pillow line on the way to an avy rescue. That was bad-ass. Serious props.

[@sibrilliant]

That was dope I was going to say the exact same thing

[@Tyler-ni1om]

@@bensmith6868 He noticed a skier in the distance had been trapped under an avalanche and he casually cruised through a difficult line to come to the trapped skiers aid

[@purpskipiff6296]

@@jaytierney trash snuff adult content? Really dude....clean up your act...

[@jaytierney]

@@purpskipiff6296 WTF are you even talking about?

[@purpskipiff6296]

@@jaytierney reread the comment string....lmfao never mind it was removed lmfao

[@craig_ramjet990]

"I'm jumping." Sometimes that thing inside you doesn't care about danger when people need help. Thank you for being one of the guys blessed to have that trait and being at the right place at the right time.

[@slinkyfish48]

Dropping

[@jhaz89]

Man..realizing someone is almost entirely buried in an avalanche and the only way to get down there quick is hitting a tough pillow line and you nail it...fuckin clutch.

[@stludachris]

I'd like to say, the fact that this skier was standing on top of what seems to be a massive pillow line, debating on how was going to get down, then sees his friend in an avalanche, then acts!...he just stomps that line no problem...that was a thing of beauty. Think if he would have botched it, how long he would be digging himself out, or if he got hurt. Great job skier!

[@deemon710]

I would like to commend you on not sparing a shred of thought in order to help your fellow man as quickly as possible. It's clear by your disregard for your camera footage that your number one priority was to help. You are a wonderful human being.

[@Freezkime]

Good save ! Always ski with a close buddy who is reliable and can boost pillow lines like a champ..

[@CathayGuy]

This is why I love people out west. People always have your back. What a move brother!

[@stevenpalafox1809]

Because anyone else would have let them die out there.

[@ethanon2]

steven palafox Whoa dude, dont get too edgy. There are kids here.

[@TheMusketITuckedIt204]

As a east coaster I find your comment to be very geographically coastist.

[@Komlaa]

You mean people in general. I don't think anyone would just leave that guy to die in the snow? O_O

[@vedhed21]

Clay Wright I don't know. I think mountain folk tend to take care of each other. You never know when you'll be on the other side. Best Coast or Least Coast (according to you, I love all mountain people) I think we'd all try to help. And that terrain he went down to get there wasn't no joke!

[@cjmoye]

That is some true G-shit right there. Stomp a pillow line and save your friend. Keep shredding bros.

[@sowasvonlustig2977]

G for grace?

[@brianwalker2881]

@@sowasvonlustig2977 Gangsta**

[@sowasvonlustig2977]

@@brianwalker2881 It makes no sense. I disrespect gangsta.

[@krotchlickmeugh627]

@@sowasvonlustig2977 no one gives a shit

[@KillerWhale806]

@@sowasvonlustig2977 sometimes in English gangster is used to mean someone who is very tough, impressive, or talented. In this case it's not saying this man is in a gang, just that he is very badass.

[@flacktastic21]

Who are the 2 people that thumbs down this video? And what is wrong with you 2??? Great work man on having no regard for your own safety and charging that line, the second one was beast!

[@TheMusketITuckedIt204]

I love seeing videos like this around the holidays, it rekindles my faith in humanity, only to get knocked down again by something stupid later.

[@CaptainAndrewWiggins]

you was sking on top of trees!

[@camtwan1]

He were

[@Mike-ct1yf]

Indeed he were

[@JoeKyser]

Dey wus dough

[@Gagtag1]

Right on bro! You're ace. Hope everything ended up ok. Thanks for sharing the video, absolutely the best capture I've seen in a long time. ... dude right on.

[@socalshredder]

Wowwwww thats so awesome you saw that and went to help!!! Was there more people buried or just that one guy??? Major props for doing that!

[@chubbykitty21]

It was his brother.

[@ItsFadz]

Good on you bro! Merry christmas

[@blakevanwinckle5595]

you killed it man! Let me go save that guy, but first, I'm gonna rip this sick line. You deserve a medal

[@Crusheded]

Getting this recommended exactly 8 years later!

[@tomierussom]

So happy you survived that's and were there to help. Merry Christmas.

[@seantarrell2342]

you sir, are awesome

[@ryananderson8817]

tips fedora

[@kaleb47201]

Nailed that last line man! Way to get it done!

[@agentwtf]

Nice work and quick thinking. I am not sure how you spotted him, but that's exactly what needs to happen so we can all stay alive. Good work!

[@chrisdouglas6119]

Dude saw his buddy in need, proceeds to activate god mode and destroys a janky ass line and saves his friend. Amazing!

[@damyoulookinfly]

Awesome video!! Drops a killer pillow line straight to saving someone's life!

[@rasputin7277]

I’m pretty late to this video but fat props to you man, I don’t know shit about snowing but I know soft powder ain’t easy to maneuver, you’re doing god’s work.

[@arakchiev]

Amazing video! You're a hero, man!

[@TheWerecatboy]

HOLY SHIT! How is Edwin doing? I heard from my dad that he got out ok but how is he doing? Damn amazing save through, Davis.

[@cessna182turbo]

faith in humanity restored.

[@This_Is_Not_My_Username]

Why does someone have to say this on every video of someone helping someone else? It doesn't even seem relevant on this video. What did you expect? for him to see him and just leave because it would be too much trouble to dig him out?

[@chubbykitty21]

It was his brother.

[@timcantrell9673]

You have to have the guts and the care to help in an avalanche in minus temps and other hazards everywhere. These people are awesome

[@JoeFilmProjects]

That's incredible. But not the nicest thing to see when I'm going skiing in a month :P

[@asundergrowth]

just always ski with a buddy. never ski alone in areas like this.

[@roger_rogers]

This is out of bounds in an area known as the East Vail Chutes, which I doubt you'll be venturing into. The patrol at Vail does a tremendous job keeping conditions within the resort safe, unfortunately, conditions can be precarious outside the ropes. Stick to the groomers and you'll be fine. And skiing with buddy is nice, but make sure you and your buddy have avi gear and avi knowledge if you're heading out of the gates.

[@asundergrowth]

Yes. What Roger Rogers said. Also, a AVALANCHE BEACON is key.

[@tiov3001]

Watch out for tree wells, they are the other very scary way to die, fall in a hole and your gone! You got to stay in sight of your buddy in the trees. Lots more people die this way then avalanches.

[@taethepotato1201]

+Roger Rogers yeah DYNAMITE.

[@pauldonen9820]

Nature at it worst and humans at their best. Great job and rescue

[@chrischong9589]

I was at Vail earlier this year and a local died in an avalanche. This guy must be grateful.

[@illegallystalked3119]

That dude lucky for two reasons, both obvious. Glad you were there at that time. God Bless !!!

[@Dr_Jay_SkiDog]

Wow! There is a merry Christmas gift! Be careful out there guys. It doesn't always end that well!

[@29mnicholson]

awesome job stomping that line under pressure

[@vedhed21]

Seriously. I was wondering if anyone else thought that looked mad hairy.

[@29mnicholson]

Super hairy. Didn't even scout it out he just dropped into it

[@ehvoslef]

You, my friend, are a boss!

[@TheOnlyDJChillWill]

This is the kind of friend everyone wishes they could have.

[@ArsAlex22]

Right there to help! You are a great human being

[@NAVYSEAL338]

Nice rescue! :) hope he was okay. Btw awesome pillow/spine ride

[@coopernfsps]

WOW dude what a line to rescue that guy! very good job!!!

[@Knifeboi]

No hesitation to put yourself in danger to help another. Respect ✊

[@mooshutwentytwo]

That could have ended a lot different. Nailed the line through the trees, had enough momentum to reach him, and your bro was buried head up. That's more than lucky.

[@Dan-hn1lx]

That was some ballsy skiing to help a mate well done!!!

[@contentdeleted670]

might as well sneak a little backflip in that sick line

[@violet5474]

Good job! That was so nice of you

[@DJBillionator]

As soon as he cried for help. Help was there. Nice one.

[@MrMrhull]

Great work man - Stay safe and look out for one another.

[@soliddrop5795]

Props to the Guy for taking the gopro of

[@Hoodnasty0]

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[@CJHan]

Way to make Reddit seem like it's filled with 12 year old bigots.

[@ahmedrizvi4080]

shut up

[@pikiwiki]

***** couldn't agree more

[@TheUnPlayable]

Woojoo333 COUCOU 4CHAN

[@SovietPandaGaming]

***** exactly i fucking hate people like this that misrepresent us just because they have a louder voice

[@esquandolis]

nice work! sick line out of the trees - A+

[@ToblerX]

You're right JP, on second look I saw plenty of packs. I just didn't see him bust out the shovel on the video and made a poor assumption. My bad.

[@michaelnewell5422]

That line down to rescue the guy in the avalanche was insane. You are a certified bad ass. Was this in bounds at Vail?

[@MrEricDays]

I was waiting for that ledge he was on to give out from under him the whole time. Nice save.

[@PowpowpowOrg]

Awesome stuff!

[@peteypab598]

we're looking for a friend of mine in Vail right now.....gone since 10am....send vibes

[@krotchlickmeugh627]

Howd it go....?

[@peteypab598]

Whoa - patrol found him at 4am the next day - mild frostbite 🥶 and out of sorts. Ducked a rope and landed in a pit that was exhaustive to walk out of... he tried to start a fire with $1000 cash he had on him but failed. Crazy.

[@krotchlickmeugh627]

@@peteypab598 wait what? Seriously? Sounds untrue

[@peteypab598]

Dead serious, mate 🤷‍♂️... lol you dont have to believe me (or anyone on the internet)... I just dont duck ropes anymore unless I know exactly where ill end up.

[@MtNikota]

Remember, trees doesn't mean your safe... Avalanche happened even in a snowy steep forest!

[@adventureofalifetime4162]

Omg that was amazing!

[@RaheelPervaiz123]

This guy has some amazing presence of mind.

[@ALLRecorded]

you're a hero!!

[@kmarble3286]

Listen to me, I'm Captain now.

[@getupk3v]

what an epic stranger bro

[@lt9303]

Jesus you are elite. How do you ski that?

[@PaulChannel96]

I don't know how he managed to float trough that pillow line with those heavy balls

[@adambublitz975]

we need this snow rn

[@saag818]

A brother's love is... a brother's love.

[@runeiassance]

nice. sick line too.

[@xXbackcountryXx]

Nicely done! Is this a video from a previous season or is the powder that good already?

[@deets374]

dude stomped the shit out of that pillow line too.

[@ShepDance]

this is so scary just imagine he didn't see him and he got stuck there

[@pageljazz]

Wow. Is he okay?

[@simonphoenix3789]

how come someone trapped inside that can't get out by themselves? its just snow right? shouldn't it be really light? or is it because there is loose snow underneath them as well, preventing them from getting solid footing to climb out?

[@siffoine]

There is a literal ton of snow pushing you. Even snow that is light and fluffy gets packed fast, although this looked a little wet which naturally makes it worse. Like making a snowball in your hands but with a metric ton or more snow pushing it together with speed. As soon as the avalanche stops the snow freezes in a second. Avalanches are not a joke.

[@strings1586]

Hell yeah, this guy's a real pal. Hope he got a free drink at the bar and met a tall Scandinavian woman

[@TheTimmerall33]

Nice spot from his friend. Nice drop in to get him. If he doesn't see him it could have been bad.

[@uptownboyz100]

Nice save man that was some gnar shit you dropped. Lots of avies over there this season :/

[@death2pc]

Cool. Pros. They know. They know their stuff.

[@nikosuomela8522]

you stomped that line ngl

[@sandersism]

He tore his ACL/MCL and it took them hours to get out. Ski Patrol thought it was too risky to get to them.

[@thechezik]

Hi Where Exactly accident Happen? I have been overthere same day ,just wondering if guys is ok?

[@Ken2234]

torn ACL but he's alive!

[@GiantMonkey9000]

Dat guy be like, help, im stuck! Dat other guy be like, ima save you. That was so badass.

[@RyRyWags]

Nice save!👍 You can be my wingman anytime!

[@aran125]

Is this in the actual vicinity of the main Vail Mountain/back bowls or another area near by??

[@rr6052]

It's East Vail out of bounds. Locals only. Many have died over there over the years. Kind of question the skier's judgment who got caught up in it though. Not sure this group properly tested the conditions.

[@nathanminatta1360]

Great find

[@Oldndazed]

How did you know there was a person down there???? Also, did you know or were you sure in the moment that it was “safe” or did you just go for it bc it looked clear? That’s so crazy.. ☝️

[@krotchlickmeugh627]

He watched the avalanche. He saw his helmet sticking out of the snow. It was his brother. He didnt know the ledge was safe. In fact he thought it wasnt because it wasnt. See the hole when he went over the ledge? That was a tree. Which usually has an empty cavity where the snow melts around the branches. Called a tree well. They can be very, very deep. If he had hit that hole. Hed be worse off than his brother stuck in the snow. If he broke his fall with the tree branches. Hed either suffocate or freeze.

[@sharpasacueball]

Humanity doesnt need ur faith

[@aaronrose874]

If you haven't reported it yet, here's the link to the observations. avalanche.state.co.us/observations/submit-a-report/

[@SirRecon]

That was great charisma, down that dangerous hill I would have flipped

[@p0wndizz7e]

Awesome jump

[@Kimmotion1]

Oh crap, hope that person trapped in the snow is okay!

[@loveoldberg5540]

More people need to be like this, help out instead of recordong people dying.

[@vedhed21]

Kudos to Ed LaMa if its him on this video. Way to do the damned job!

[@maximus7947]

That's why you don't ski alone

[@leewickland8210]

Thats why we do two things when we ride snowmobiles in the backcountry. ...wear a bca , and never ever acend or decend slopes two at a time . Have a spotter , wear an avalanche pack and play safe out there

[@4gravitygreg558]

im droppin IM DROOPPINN

[@rick4677]

that line was fucken sick though

[@wowdenth]

WHY DID U STAHP RECORDING?

[@MVPBozeman]

Scary situation, seems like it ended well and doest seem like anyone was to hurt, goes to show that situation like this can get very dangerous very quick. Way to make a quick response

[@crashj]

Great save. That line did not look skiable, very brave. Two things, if you are skiing powder you need longer poles with baskets. Second, you should learn to kick your skis off for emergencies like this. It was a very good thing you were skiing with friends. Did anybody have a beacon?

[@dylanhendricks4046]

well done sir

[@MonthlyFailsOutreaching]

Hey Ed, do you have an email address we can use to contact you regarding this video? I'd love to discuss a license to use this if possible! Cheers, Felix

[@coulterberry3767]

Tom cat and crew casually saves fellow ski bum 🤘

[@TheCraftyTech]

so god damn lucky!

[@PeachtreeFT]

Marvin's?