J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by AlistairS

acarr wrote:I've got a boot remover. It's called a husband :D

Allie

:lol: Your right Allie, I always end up helping the OH get out of hers by which time I'm knackered :wink:

Sorry to highjack your post Sm4sh :oops: But I thought you find this interesting :wink:

Not sure if it helps Tony, but I'm based approx 20 miles from Heathrow - Conditions here 2cms of fresh snow tonight now stopped and temp at present hovering around freezing.

Just found this Trencher - Sourced from Mountainature.com

Cougar Attacks in Banff
On Tuesday, January 2, 2001 there were several cougar attacks within the town of Banff. Cougar attacks are exceedingly unusual, and these represent the first attacks recorded in Banff National Park. On this day there were three separate incidents involving at least two separate cougars.

At approximately 4:00 am, a dog left unattended in a back yard was attacked. The owner managed to scare off the cougar, but the badly injured dog also ran away. It was later found, and after treatment by a vet has been returned to its owner. Three hours later, Banff resident Cheryl Hyde was walking her dog on a popular trail when a cougar began to stalk her. She started screaming and her neighbour, Gary Doyle ran out the back door and let her into his house, possibly saving her from an attack. The large cat had been feeding on an elk carcass when Cheryl stumbled upon it. Wardens later removed the carcass to prevent the cougar from returning. They are also using tracking dogs to seek out this cougar and radio collar it for closer scrutiny.

At approximately 1:30 pm a fatal attack occurred on the popular Cascade Fireroad Trail. A Canmore resident was cross-country skiing when she was attacked and killed by a large male cougar. Wardens later killed the animal which was seen feeding on her body.
It is not uncommon for cougars to hunt around the edge of Banff and Canmore at this time of year. Both of the cougars involved in these attacks have been exceedingly bold, taking down elk right within the townsite. The cougar responsible for the fatal attack on the skier was quickly destroyed by park wardens. Researchers believe there are at least five cougars feeding within a five to ten kilometre radius of Banff townsite.

While these attacks are horrific, it is important to remember that human attacks are exceedingly rare. According to the Calgary Herald, there were 9 documented attacks on humans in North America, with ten fatalities, between 1890 and 1990. However, in the past 10 years, there have been more attacks than the previous 90 years. Research has shown that as communities expand onto wildlife corridors, residents living near the town margins, or the wildlife corridors, should be extra vigilant.

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Agreed, and they unfortunately add others to the road fatalities statistics :evil:

Tony_H wrote:

Dave Mac wrote:Rear entry boots ~ are also rear exit boots.
With the added benefit that you are half way up the gondola while your ski buddies are stillgetting their boots on..... )

Having rear entry (oo er missus) boots does NOT get you up a lift quicker. Fact.

:lol: :lol: Oh you are awful, but I like you! :wink:

Trencher wrote:

AlistairS wrote:Trencher - Serious question - Are there any incidents involving near misses with skiers and friends from the animal kingdom. You know Brown bears, wolves etc?

I've never heard of any involving skiers. Considering how many bears, wolves, and mountain lions there are in North America, incidents are very rare. Bears are the most likely encounter you face in the wilderness, but in winter, they are hibernating.

Forgot about the mountain lions :roll: I am somewhat surprised when you consider the amount of back country skiers. I saw some film footage recently although not ski related. A Russian Police Officer being chased by a pack of Siberian wolves. He only just made it to a car that had stopped for him :shock: It was on one of the internet news sites.

Trencher - Serious question - Are there any incidents involving near misses with skiers and friends from the animal kingdom. You know Brown bears, wolves etc?