Willow Lake accident
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Re: Willow Lake accident
It's amazing how the cold high country water can claim lives. We just had a similar incident in Teller County again at Skagway reservoir. I guess it's not common knowledge just how dangerous frigid water can be. Just because it's a beautiful warm day doesn't mean you shouldn't take the temperature of the water very seriously, and even if you do have a life jacket don't expect that to save you. Even a good swimmer can be in a lot of trouble if they spend too much time in the water. (ex Glacier Lake 2008). A quick dip in a cold alpine lake is exhilarating , but beware how long you stay in.
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These stories always make me so sad!!
Jessie: may you forever rest in peace in the mountains that you loved!!
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The Summit Daily News had an obituary for Jesse Peterson today.
http://www.summitdaily.com/article/2012 ... rofile=105" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
RIP Jesse I know that your spirit is in the mountains
http://www.summitdaily.com/article/2012 ... rofile=105" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
RIP Jesse I know that your spirit is in the mountains
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I did the Helen-Father Dyer-Crystal traverse with Jesse a few years back. He was a really cool guy. Very sad to read this. RIP man.
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CO Native,CO Native wrote:It's amazing how the cold high country water can claim lives. We just had a similar incident in Teller County again at Skagway reservoir. I guess it's not common knowledge just how dangerous frigid water can be. Just because it's a beautiful warm day doesn't mean you shouldn't take the temperature of the water very seriously, and even if you do have a life jacket don't expect that to save you. Even a good swimmer can be in a lot of trouble if they spend too much time in the water. (ex Glacier Lake 2008). A quick dip in a cold alpine lake is exhilarating , but beware how long you stay in.
This has been an interesting thread for me. As a "MI Native" and die-hard swimmer, I had thought about swimming across the highest lake in the U.S. (Pacific Tarn) one of these summers. After reading all the posts (especially ones like yours), it sounds like that may not be wise! I may just limit myself to a "quick dip" as you suggest.
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It might work if you wore a wetsuit....but caution would still be a good idea.KentonB wrote:CO Native,CO Native wrote:It's amazing how the cold high country water can claim lives. We just had a similar incident in Teller County again at Skagway reservoir. I guess it's not common knowledge just how dangerous frigid water can be. Just because it's a beautiful warm day doesn't mean you shouldn't take the temperature of the water very seriously, and even if you do have a life jacket don't expect that to save you. Even a good swimmer can be in a lot of trouble if they spend too much time in the water. (ex Glacier Lake 2008). A quick dip in a cold alpine lake is exhilarating , but beware how long you stay in.
This has been an interesting thread for me. As a "MI Native" and die-hard swimmer, I had thought about swimming across the highest lake in the U.S. (Pacific Tarn) one of these summers. After reading all the posts (especially ones like yours), it sounds like that may not be wise! I may just limit myself to a "quick dip" as you suggest.
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For those wondering, my friend and I found (what I assume to be) Jesse's body in the lake on Tuesday as it had surfaced, and hopefully it has been recovered by now. I hope this will help his family and friends get some closure.
RIP
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Well said, and thanks for the update.
RIP.
RIP.
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I'm glad to hear the family will be able to have that closure.
You may think it is no big deal now, but those sort of things stick with you for a while. In my experience it is helpful to find someone with whom you can talk it through. It doesn't have to be a big deal. A friend, family member, your pastor. Just talking about it with an understanding person helps you move on from it.
You may think it is no big deal now, but those sort of things stick with you for a while. In my experience it is helpful to find someone with whom you can talk it through. It doesn't have to be a big deal. A friend, family member, your pastor. Just talking about it with an understanding person helps you move on from it.
Remember what your knees are for.
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