Not good. We all who ride out there know the risks, but many of us feel that "it won't be me". I can't stress enough that if you wish to ride out west that an Avy class is ever so much needed to at least give you the basics. Mike Duffy has a very good video out to get you started. Nothing is guaranteed out there conditions change daily. The better you are trained the better chances you or a friend will live another day. It is always sad to hear such news as this. Sounds like it was handled correctly. My heart goes out to the Family.