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Driving past your headlights is your fault. Can’t sue a fallen tree or a deer can you?
Also, what a weird place for a random black hawk. Or rather, what a weird idea for a dual purpose airfield/snowmobile trail.
Not to blame the rider because parking a fucking helicopter on a snowmobile trail is idiotic, but why the fuck was he wearing tinted goggles at night!?!?!
In winter the sun causes really strong glare off of snow, and the sun sets sooner than in the summer. He probably started riding when the sun was up, and didn't think to bring a clear lens for his goggles for when the sun set.
Random Unsupported Guess:
Because they look kewl
because eye protection is important and being blinded by bright snow is generally worse than a slight loss in brightness.
Maybe he was Corey Hart? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2LTL8KgKv8
Sounds like snowmobiles were using an airfield.
To keep track of the visions in his eyes.
Its literally a non reflective matt black vehicle. I doubt more headlights would have helped him much.
On snow?
If its a perfectly flat area like in the picture, then it would just blend in with the background of trees in the night yeah. The contrast to the snow would only be visible if viewed from slightly above.