"Yeah, sliding 150ft down ice covered mountain into a tree would be painful."

I can remember learn to ski, and hitting a tree at a sub walking pace. THAT hurt (but no long term injuries). When I read "sliding 150ft into a tree" my first thought was OUCH. I pictured both legs compound, plus the back, so I guess you could say "he got lucky"

I too planned a hike up there, but never got there. Now with my limited mobility and other health problems, I'll probably never get to hike again - anyplace.

The good news is I have dropped 27lbs (with a LONG way to go) but my leg is still messed up (MRSA infecting an ulcer is NOT a fun thing)