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Sean Rose, a 29-year-old winter survival officer with the RAF, was skiing at full tilt - five years ago - on a mountain near Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Bavaria, Germany. He made a mistake and hit a snow bank at high speed, breaking his back.
Over a period of 8 months in hospital he underwent five operations, including the removal of a crushed vertebra and transplant of bone from his hip, held in place with a titanium rod.
Life has changed somewhat for Sean, but he has a very interesting story to tell ... which has taken him back to the mountains in a very significant way.
He also met a girl in a hot tub, which had interesting consequences.
There's a lot more in this moving and interesting article by Robert Philip on The Telegraph site.
Anyone know Sean Rose, or another spinal injury victim who's rebuilt a skiing life?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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great story!
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Back protectors are relatively cheap and very comfortable - I've worn one for 3 years since fracturing a shoulder blade.
Can't say they would definitely save you but orthopods credit them in a lot of motorbike accidents.
Last edited by Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see? on Thu 15-12-05 13:28; edited 1 time in total
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That is a lovely story; it should be made into a film. 
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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David; that's a remarkable story you found. What an incredible man Sean Rose must be (and is). I have but 1% of an inkling of the severity of his injuries having broken my T3 five years ago. I too wear a supportive brace whilst skiing.
Sean Rose-what a bloke!
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Does anyone know if the disbled will be playing any part in the forthcoming winter olympics. I have huge respect for able bodied ski racers, but I am in complete, to quote my friend GWB, shock & awe over the exploits of disbaled skiers.
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An amazing story - best of luck, Sean!
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Wow!
Top man....
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He has an interesting website here Sean's spinal injury.. which goes into a bit more detail. Good to see him so upbeat.
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It is rather humbling when you see someone triumph in the face of such appalling adversity.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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And he's getting married next year! Go him!
Although that begs the question...
I am too sick
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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That is a truly amazing story. I have nothing but respect, admiration and awe for him and the way he has turned his life around.
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You know it makes sense.
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inspired.....
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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FenlandSkier, Ta Very much.
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Poster: A snowHead
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 Hi Guys n Girlz, many thanks for your kind remarks.!
It's also humbling for me to hear people say these things when in my eyes all i'm doing is enjoying the sport we all love..!
Check out the rest of our team at www.britishadaptiveskiteam.org - where you can follow our progress throughout the racing season (once i've updated the site). Please, note we're always on the lookout for buddies to accompany us on trips and supporters so we can carry on doing what we do.!
Happy New Year and have a good Winter,
p.s Hot tub thing still going strong.!!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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seanyrose, a very big welcome to snowHeads!
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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seanyrose, welcome to snowHeads !
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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seanyrose, welcome to snowHeads. How did you know we were talking about you?
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