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Snowboarder Found Buried in Deep Snow in Ravine in Closed Area of SilverStar Mountain Resort, BC

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Police are investigating the death of a snowboarder at SilverStar Mountain Resort, BC, at the weekend.  The victim, who was riding alone, was discovered buried in deep snow in a ravine in the closed Putnam Creek area of the resort. A passing skier saw his snowboard sticking out of the snow. The area was closed due to poor conditions. “The initial […]

SnowBrains | December 21, 2021
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Doctor Who Stabbed 12-Year-Old Boy with Ski Pole Sentenced to Spend Next 3 Valentine’s Days Behind Bars

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A New Jersey doctor convicted of attacking a 12-year-old boy in a case of “ski rage” at a New Jersey resort on Valentine’s Day three years ago has just learned his punishment; he must spend the next three Valentine’s Days in jail. A state judge handed down the sentence Thursday to Samuel Caruthers. Related: 47-Year Old Doctor Faces Jail for Repeatedly […]

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SnowBrains | June 28, 2019
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Man Caught and Injured in Inbounds Avalanche at Silver Star Resort, BC

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A man was injured by an avalanche at Vernon’s Silver Star resort in British Columbia yesterday, reports Global News. The 42-year-old skier was caught up in the slide on a double black diamond run around 12 pm and had to be airlifted to hospital. “We had an isothermal avalanche occur on the area called Putnam Creek, also referred to as Silver […]

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AvyBrains | March 21, 2019
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