Consumer Alert: Backpacks Save Lives...

[mtbbrian]

So I was photographing the NORBA Nationals races today, the expert downhill race to be more specific.
I was at one of the more technical section of the course, called "The Waterfall".
I was up close and personal to the action, but behind the barrier, when a racer comes down "The Waterfall" and crashes.
You have to understand that where I am standing is on quite a slope, I have a good footing and leaning against a tree as well.
His bike heads toward me and I feel as if I almost pulled out of the way, there was no one standing near me.
I fall down the mountain, or more like roll. I must have fallen six or eight feet.
The ground below me was rocky and a few fallen trees too.
This all happened in a second or two.
I got up, feeling quite the rush of adrenaline.
I was wearing my Tamrac backpack, and I swear it saved my back and head.
So the next time you are out photographing downhill moutain bike racing.
Wear Your Photo Backpack!
Brian
;)

[jar_e]

Yikes, scary stuff! I've had some scary incidents on mountains, but nothing that serious. Good thing your alright!

Jared

[92135011]

wow...thats quite the miracle.

Speaking of miracles, there was recent news on the paper the other day about some hikers. One of them found what he thought was a "baby leak" and so he ate it. Vomit followed and then he passed out. His companions look up their trusty food guide and realize that the fellow ate something poisonous. So they dial up the centre for poison control on their satillite phone. The centre recommended to mix up some sort of plant with the cough surup benedryl and place it under the tongue. The fellow was able to regain conciousnous and stayed alive. Meanwhile, the military flew in with a chopper as guided with their GPS. Amazing how prepared these folks are!