Tragic. And just before XMAS.

[DRTYFN]

They just said on the local news that the dumbass didn't leave his car on the "main road", but pulled it off onto a spur road which I'm sure was partially obstructed by trees. He was on a mission to win that Darwin Award. Even in my H2, with siped tires, winch and all kinds of recovery gear, I wouldn't try to go over those roads in the winter.

[Sewie]

It's all over the media down here - TV, newspapers, everywhere.

And I agree with Drty and Rocks. Everyone down here is making him out to be some big hero. But they seem to keep skipping over the part where he almost got his whole family killed, not just himself.

I'm not totally heartless, I do feel bad for his family and friends. But maybe the media should stop patting this guy on the back and instead use it as an opportunity to educate people on how not to get stuck on a snowed over road, how to carry proper provisions when travelling in that kind of weather, etc., etc. But I guess then they might not have anyone to report about next winter.

[DennisAJC]

I guess I'm glad I don't bring my wife and boys to Moab.

I wouldn't want to be criticized like the above posts if something happens.

[Donkey_Kong]

Originally Posted by DennisAJC

I guess I'm glad I don't bring my wife and boys to Moab.

I wouldn't want to be criticized like the above posts if something happens.

Anyone who brings their kids to Moab are the real idiots.

This guy didn't choose to endanger his family. Were as some of the moab people will be choosing to endanger theirs. Which one is more idiotic?

Let's see now.........H2Rocks takes his family to Moab, CHOOSES to put his family in harms way, rolls the hummer injuring or possibly killing one of his kids or himself.

THAT WOULD BE IDIOTIC.

[ROX]

Originally Posted by Donkey_Kong

Anyone who brings their kids to Moab are the real idiots.
H2Rocks takes his family to Moab, CHOOSES to put his family in harms way, rolls the hummer injuring or possibly killing one of his kids or himself.

I don't know why you're comparing Moab to S.Oregon but whatever.

H2Rocks is a real Man. What a stud.

[h2co-pilot]

Gawd! Are you guys brutal enough?

I am so sad, I was glued to Fox news that afternoon- just when they were saying how amazing it was that he was surviving and they were going to drop survival bags around the area. Then they came on and said they found a body. I was devastated.

I also thought he looked a little like H2Finally and it just put things into perspective. I have been thinkng about that family often.

[Donkey_Kong]

Originally Posted by H2 Rocks

I don't know why you're comparing Moab to S.Oregon but whatever.

H2Rocks is a real Man. What a stud.

Oh ya you're a girl. Let me replace idiot from the last line of my last statment with expected.

[DRTYFN]

Originally Posted by Donkey_Kong

Anyone who brings their kids to Moab are the real idiots.

This guy didn't choose to endanger his family. Were as some of the moab people will be choosing to endanger theirs. Which one is more idiotic?

Let's see now.........H2Rocks takes his family to Moab, CHOOSES to put his family in harms way, rolls the hummer injuring or possibly killing one of his kids or himself.

THAT WOULD BE IDIOTIC.

Have you even been to Moab? Post pictures or STFU.

[DennisAJC]

Originally Posted by Donkey_Kong

Anyone who brings their kids to Moab are the real idiots.

This guy didn't choose to endanger his family. Were as some of the moab people will be choosing to endanger theirs. Which one is more idiotic?

Let's see now.........H2Rocks takes his family to Moab, CHOOSES to put his family in harms way, rolls the hummer injuring or possibly killing one of his kids or himself.

THAT WOULD BE IDIOTIC.

Originally Posted by h2co-pilot

I also thought he looked a little like H2Finally and it just put things into perspective. I have been thinkng about that family often.

I remember spotting H2Finally up Tip Over Challenge. He had wifey and kids riding with him. I'm just wondering if the same compassion would have been given if Tip Over lived up to it's name?


Or would they blame the spotter?

[PARAGON]

Originally Posted by DennisAJC

I remember spotting H2Finally up Tip Over Challenge. He had wifey and kids riding with him. I'm just wondering if the same compassion would have been given if Tip Over lived up to it's name?


Or would they blame the spotter?

The spotter would have had an "accident" also.

[Mrs.ssippi]

Originally Posted by DennisAJC

I remember spotting H2Finally up Tip Over Challenge. He had wifey and kids riding with him. I'm just wondering if the same compassion would have been given if Tip Over lived up to it's name?


Or would they blame the spotter?

It would be Shaggys fault.

[DRTYFN]

Originally Posted by DennisAJC

Or would they blame the spotter?

You blamed Adam.

[DennisAJC]

Originally Posted by DRTYFN

You blamed Adam.

That useless fawker!

[PARAGON]

Originally Posted by DennisAJC

I guess I'm glad I don't bring my wife and boys to Moab.

I wouldn't want to be criticized like the above posts if something happens.

being criticized on the internet would be the least of your concerns

[h2co-pilot]

Let's not forget he was also dehydrated and weak from not eating, they only fed the kids and the wife was breastfeeding both of the children. He obviously wasn't in the right frame of mind- but his heart was.

[DennisAJC]

Originally Posted by h2co-pilot

Let's not forget he was also dehydrated and weak from not eating, they only fed the kids and the wife was breastfeeding both of the children. He obviously wasn't in the right frame of mind- but his heart was.

I was praying for a happy ending. I was really depressed when the news came out that he died. Probably to his last ounce of energy.

Could happen to anyone of us. All you can do is be prepared as best you can.

[PARAGON]

Originally Posted by DennisAJC

I was praying for a happy ending. I was really depressed when the news came out that he died. Probably to his last ounce of energy.

Could happen to anyone of us. All you can do is be prepared as best you can.

WTF?????

Depressed????

What about the soldier in the field that IS doing the right things and didn't put himself in the position to be in harms way except to serve for his country? What about the person that was just stabbed by some idiot because he looked at his wheels the wrong way?

Geezus!!! The guy put himself and his family in that position and paid the ultimate price, he made boneheaded decisions and all you are going on is this "hero" persona that the media has painted.

[PARAGON]

Originally Posted by h2co-pilot

Let's not forget he was also dehydrated and weak from not eating, they only fed the kids and the wife was breastfeeding both of the children. He obviously wasn't in the right frame of mind- but his heart was.

Bah! He was just trying to save himself and turnabout is fairplay j/k


That has nothing to do with the fact that he put himself in that position to begin with.

[BlueHUMMERH2]

What kind of car were they driving anyway? Poor guy, he basically put himself (and family) in danger almost before he even began by not taking precautions. You gotta be ready for anything. E-blankets, some food, water, flares, etc. are not items to be left behind if you're venturing out and about with the possibility of a storm, especially in the wild areas of North America.

[dеiтайожни]

I'll bet most of you don't carry everything you need for survival on what would be routine trips either. Sure, you have your winter survival kit maybe, but what if it's only for 5 days and you are stuck for 10 days? After you are dead, we will all say you should've had a better kit, moron! What if an animal attacks you? Or a tree falls on you? Should've brought along a surgeon and a chainsaw. Never know, you might end up in the ocean, hope you packed a boat or sea plane! Don't forget to pack a snowmobile when you go skiing as well. Just some tips.