That's what I've been wondering. I've said this 100 times--if people want to go out endanger THEMSELVES, well, then go for it. But right now, they will be putting others at risk (will they even be rescued? Will Weber search and rescue come?) Then, if seriously injured, will they be treated? And if they are treated, will they be taking up valuable hospital bed space?
Well, easy compared to hiking from the bottom! Short maybe would have been a better adjective.Easy for you maybe.
It is a pretty steep exposed climb even from the top of the tram. Many pitfalls if you make a wrong move. I have seen more than a couple of people become totally gripped up there.
Kodak courage has been threatening lives for a long time.
Thanks to you and @4ster for explaining this complex issue.
The 2 pieces of terrain where the Saturday avalanches occurred, Mt Ogden chute and No Name Mitigation Route 4, would normally remained closed for a day or more after a 35" storm like we just had. This is to allow the snowpack to settle and the new snow to bond to the old snow layers. Patrol would not even venture into those areas without digging snow study test pits, explosive testing and very controlled ski cutting. Then a decision would be made based on the results of the pits and testing whether the terrain is safe to open. I have no idea how people justified going in those areas the day after a 35" storm with obvious wind loading
This is a good move IMO.
I don’t know if it is a good move or not. I was up there for a few laps yesterday & all seemed fine.
. I am more than two weeks into it and so far, so good. Getting a little stir crazy at times but as long as I can get out in the fresh air for a few hours each day it’s not too bad... yet. Take that away & I think we will all go nuts!
That looks awesome. The issue (as you well know) isn't people like you who know what you are doing, it's the others.I don’t know if it is a good move or not. I was up there for a few laps yesterday & all seemed fine.
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There were people there but all seemed to be staying in their own small groups, at least from what I could see. Vehicle parking even seemed to be well spaced out. I suppose in the spirit of people remaining shut in their homes or not traveling long-distances it makes sense. Pow Mow is also at the top of a very steep winding road & an emergency involving a lot of people could get chaotic.
I imagine Snowbasin will be next. Are you ready to replace PE with checkers and chess?
I have been a socially distant somewhat obsessive compulsive germaphobe for a while now, so my adjustment has not been that difficult so far
How's it going for you?
. Doesn't look like it is going to makes its mind up in the foreseeable future. Go about our daily biz but carry raincoat or umbrella & hope for the best is all we can do. Heck your from the PNW, this is nothing .
Yep, I'm definitely not afraid to put on the GoreTex and go for a walk! Or a hike, for that matter.Spring is a battle between summer & winter
The golf course up here opened on Friday with some restrictions. No golf carts, no pulling the pin, no ball washers, no on course restroom, no range or range balls & maintain social distancing. You can also pay by phone if you do not want to go into the clubhouse to swipe your card. There may be more but those are the ones I can remember reading.
No carts here (only the Par 3 course is open so far), the cups are raised about 1 1/2” above the surface to keep the ball from going into the hole so no need to take the flag out. Now the FREAKING elk ran across the 7th (7th of 12 holes for a par of 36) when we were not he 7th tee. Did a bunch of damage to the green too. Played well today, shot 5 under and should have been 7 under. I did miss a green tho
I am 12 under for the three “rounds“ I have played so far this year. I am off to a good start this year
It is... you just have to have skied for the same number of seasons as you've golfed.IF ONLY SKIING WAS AS EASY
Good times
