My worst day snowmobiling ever!

br7l32 · Dec 21, 2008

The snow has been pretty sparse here in Northern Nevada. We just got about 12" over the last couple days(with about a 20" base at my entry point) and I had Sat morning available to head up for the first time.

My enclosed trailer was already hooked up to the truck and ready to go with my sleds inside.

I geared up in the house and started walking out to the truck with a smile on my face with anticipation for some fun today but more so for the almost weeklong trip my family and I have planned with some friends of ours at their new cabin (House) in the snowies. (A place I have never ridden)

About 10 feet from the truck wearing my Klim boots, both feet flew out from under me, As i was falling to my back on the ice I heard (and felt) my left leg break. I was by myself and as I leaned up to look I could see that my toes were not pointing the way they should have been.

Luckily I had my cel phone in my bibs and called a friend who lives a couple miles up the street. He picked my up and took me to the hospital where they confirmed it was broken and sent me into surgery.

Many of the nurses and doctors asked me how it happened and I told them I was headed up snowmobiling for the first time of the season.

I could hear several of them talking out side my door and heard someone say
" I think it was his LAST DAY OF THE SEASON"

Tell me it's not so!

At least I didn't by a new sled this year.

All in all I guess it could have been worse.

All I ask is that every one out there this year heading to the steep and deep, please carve and climb one for me.

Allen

redlineguy · Dec 21, 2008

I would guess you will ride this year, MX guys can come bach in a few months sooo.. Either way that Suxs!!! Hope it heals fast and strong:beer;

mtn mike on boost · Dec 21, 2008

that blows!!!!!sorry to here that.
a strong will can go a long way towards a speedy recovery.
when i was younger, i was out water skiing 1 mo. after breaking both wrists.
the doc. was pissed because he had to keep re doing my casts because the hefty bags id rap my arms in would still let a little water by...

im not recommending you not follow you doc.s orders, but if he says 4mo., rehab and shoot for 3mo.'s good luck,l and may the time pass quickly...

rmkboxer · Dec 21, 2008

I was getting ready to go sledding in 05 and ruptured 2 discs in my back and was out 4 4 months, I know how you feel

Wyoming T/A · Dec 21, 2008

ALLEN, sorry to here ---heal fast--my season is going to be short but i'll salvage some---good luck:beer;:beer;

travydog · Dec 21, 2008

I shattered my left femur last dec 30. I was out till june. it all depends on if it was a clean break or if chunks of bone splintered off(like mine). My leg never bothered me but my knee is what did me in last year they drilled threw my knee to put my rod in and with my knee being strait for3 months it froze strait. So after 2 surgeies it will work again i can move it to about 115 degrees or a little better now. Whatever you do listen to the dr. and do all the theropy alot of the people i talked to with they would have stuck with the thereopy. I still try to get to the gym as much as possible to keep my leg doing good. dont rush it it will come back gradually. It just takes time.

wrtmani · Dec 21, 2008

been there, done that, doing it again

I know how you feel, man. I had ankle surgery for a collapsed achillies tendon last October, had to have the arch of my foot rebuilt with a bone graft from my hip and tendon lengthed. Spent 3 months flying a lazy-boy until I could even begin to attempt to walk and another 3 months to where I didn't need crutches. I now have 4 screws in my ankle (two of which can come out when I have the same surgery done on the other foot this spring or fall, though hopefully not as extensive!)

Needless to say I'm going to try to do more riding this year, so I'll carve some pow for ya. Keep the sleddin' videos and the laptop with wireless connection handy!

Mike

jlowe · Dec 21, 2008

...and i thought i had a bad day yesterday with a blown chaincase. that pretty much puts things into perspective.

sorry about your fall and break bud.

jeff

KFD070 · Dec 21, 2008

Total Drag! here's wishing you a speedy recovery. :beer;
As for the Klim boots. With all the posts on this forum about Klim gear I thought that stuff was like putting on a Superman outfit. Guess not!

pernikm · Dec 21, 2008

ok...we are alll snowmobilers here...we have to find the work around...first step design an insulated walking cast...:beer;

stonehands · Dec 21, 2008

That blows. Sorry to hear. Buddy just bought a 09 M8 fell the other day and broke arm ribs and shoulder. Phys therapy Massage and exercise will speed up the process. good luck.

undergroundrmk · Dec 21, 2008

You will ride before the end of the year

In 99 I was crushed between a piece of machinery and the wall crushed my pelvis. Broke it in 7 different places, right side was broken clear off. Happened Nov. 4 doctor told me the same thing done for the year. Went riding on March 4. Granted it was not the tree bashin haul *** up a hill riding but I was riding. I think my desire to ride was a great motivator. But make sure you are ready I know it is hard to resist believe me. Do not go before you are ready. Good Luck on the recovery. Jim

rockdog2112 · Dec 21, 2008

Dude, that sucks. Listen to the doctors so you can ride as soon as possible. If I wouldn't have, I wouldn't be riding either. I got hurt this summer but nothing like that. Best wishes, take care.

m_beeson · Dec 23, 2008

I feel for you. Hopefully you can get up on a good trail ride, there is still a lot of winter left.

If you were looking forward to skiing, or snowboarding you would be completely SOL, but at least there is hope.

*br7132 only has one green dot, and needs some rep points...*

tudizzle · Dec 23, 2008

br7l32@frontiernet.net said:
The snow has been pretty sparse here in Northern Nevada. We just got about 12" over the last couple days(with about a 20" base at my entry point) and I had Sat morning available to head up for the first time.

My enclosed trailer was already hooked up to the truck and ready to go with my sleds inside.

I geared up in the house and started walking out to the truck with a smile on my face with anticipation for some fun today but more so for the almost weeklong trip my family and I have planned with some friends of ours at their new cabin (House) in the snowies. (A place I have never ridden)

About 10 feet from the truck wearing my Klim boots, both feet flew out from under me, As i was falling to my back on the ice I heard (and felt) my left leg break. I was by myself and as I leaned up to look I could see that my toes were not pointing the way they should have been.

Luckily I had my cel phone in my bibs and called a friend who lives a couple miles up the street. He picked my up and took me to the hospital where they confirmed it was broken and sent me into surgery.

Many of the nurses and doctors asked me how it happened and I told them I was headed up snowmobiling for the first time of the season.

I could hear several of them talking out side my door and heard someone say
" I think it was his LAST DAY OF THE SEASON"

Tell me it's not so!

At least I didn't by a new sled this year.

All in all I guess it could have been worse.

All I ask is that every one out there this year heading to the steep and deep, please carve and climb one for me.

Allen

yeah but how was the sledding that day? :beer;

hope ya heal fast!

adrenaline junkey · Dec 23, 2008

Man that sucks

Hope ya heal up fast

snowrdr · Dec 23, 2008

Oh man, that just stinks. The bad news is that yes your season my be over depending how severe of a fracture. Since they had to do a surgical approach to repair it sounds as if this was a major issue and they may have used pins and screws to put your leg back together. Hope that you can get a pass to ride in 6-8 weeks. Oh man that just sucks.

Boondock · Dec 23, 2008

Total bummer man!!! Hope it heals quick for ya!

At least you didn't hit your head and have a big bleed.

spring snow hero · Dec 23, 2008

I will take this one, if you've ever seen the movie 8seconds where tuff rides on after the bell and the crowd realizes he's ridin' for lane.......well when my crew loads up, I will keep on ridin' for br7l32@frontiernet.net.........not as catchy sounding, but it's all I got on short notice.

heal fast.

xrated · Dec 23, 2008

good luck man.

all this talk of listening to Drs is correct....but damnits man be nice to your X-ray Technologist. Don't ya know we control what the Dr sees

Got any pics of the x-rays?

Good luck man, and heal fast, and whatever you do don't smoke.

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