Indeed.
But what's hard to fathom is that her hospital stay in Utah runs over the half-million-dollar mark and isn't apparently covered by insurance. I would have thought that anyone in that profession would (have to) be covered by at least $1 million in accident/life insurance. Even back-country skiers are now required to carry rescue insurance, especially in BC after a spate of expensive rescues, at least to my understanding.

EDIT: Apparently the money concerns have been dealt with:
Sarah Burke's family receives enough donations to offset medical costs .

Last edited by grelber; 01/20/12 10:18 PM.