avalanche!

avalanches are, of course, run-of-the-mill occurences in our area. they are, however, normally confined to the 'big' mountains, ie the Alps. but yesterday, there was an avalanche in the nearby 'small' mountain of Jura, where i normally go skiing, if i ever go. and that must be a first. not only that, it wasn't even caused by skiers who decided the marked slopes weren't for them, but by 2 snow-shoers (one of whom died). basically, they were doing what i was doing on Friday - i remember thinking, at some point, that i should probably be just a little careful, but then, it was only the Jura, so i wound up being quite imprudent once or twice. i'll know better next time.