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The Colorado Conditions, Meet ups and General Talk Thread

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#1 ·
I know it's early, but damn, we need some snow.

Colorado | OpenSnow

That shit looks like a repeat of last season.
 
#1,844 ·
I hate myself for it, but I've actually been riding Keystone a fair amount this year (8 days so far), and it has generally been pretty empty. I only went to Breck twice this year and it was a complete cluster fuck both times. Similar to last year. I must just pick the absolute worst days to go, but the majority of the time I go to Breck the lift lines are 20+ Minute waits even in the singles line :dunno:. I don't know if I can handle any more days at Keystone, so I'm going to hit up Breck on Saturday (and possibly Sunday). Here's hoping 3rd times a charm.
 
#1,848 ·
A Media report has come out describing the accident.

Avalanche kills Fraser resident on Willow Creek Pass | SkyHiDailyNews.com

George was a spirit that burned brightly. I still can't believe he is no longer here. 28 is far too young.

I know that the news report is only semi accurate. As I have talked to my friend who was there. It is a horrible story.

The CAIC should have a complete report probably by next week. They have the preliminary report up here: CAIC

There is no shame in turning away from a line. Be safe out there gang.
 
#1,855 ·
It is still illegal under federal law. But the state is not going to enforce federal law that is up to them.

At this point, Colorado just needs to cash in. I think in the next couple years we will see more and more states go green. Unless there is some authoritarian snap back from the Feds we are watching the end of marijuana being illegal in the states.

Which I am sure will have it's own problems.
 
#1,857 ·
Seriously? They triggered a slide? I don't know what it is but people are seriously pushing it this year. There is a reason I am not traveling in the alpine right now. It's deadly consequence. The persistent slab is a mother fucker right now. Check out this pic from Jones Pass yesterday.



No one was caught, and that is a good thing. That is not survivable. With any avalanche gear.
 
#1,858 ·
Copper was pretty sweet yesterday. Got a lot of great lines in the back bowls and spent most of the day in the trees. Man...so glad my legs are in shape - cant image how all the one or two times out noobs are feeling today.

On a side note....the morons getting dragged by the t-bar at the top of Copper was astounding. If you cant ride the t-bar you really shouldnt be messing around in the trees and back bowls. I feel so bad for the lifties up there. Dealing with moron after moron. One dude just dragged himself the whole way up. :thumbsdown::thumbsdown::thumbsdown:
 
#1,864 ·
I'm reminded of the day I went up the T bar at Breck and the guy in front of me decided it would be awesome to scorpion, hit himself in the back of his head, then flounder around in the main line and not move. The whole time I'm on this thing going I'm not getting off to avoid him and I gave him the ultimatum of you can roll to the right or the left but I'm coming through one way or another. He opted to not move and I rolled over the top of him. He was less than pleased.
 
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That makes a hell of a lot more sense that what I saw folks doing in the video. Thanks for the tip. If it was my first time, I would probably at least watch for someone to go up successfully prior to jumpin in...
 
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