Riding off the trail. - Snowboarding Forum

02-15-2010, 04:41 PM

How many of you go off the trail when riding even though its marked off limits?

Today I went on a small stretch under the ski lifts and got yelled at but just kept riding. Ill never do that again because the operator seemed really steamed and I dont want to lose the ability to ride there.

IrideVA · 02-15-2010, 05:04 PM

I personally think its all about were you ride some places ive been its not a big deal mostly the smaller resorts care

gjsnowboarder · 02-15-2010, 05:26 PM

I always try to make sure to have a buddy with me since most unmarked of areas have "varying terrain" hidden under the snow, and rarely are they patrolled once you are into that terrain. Just realize being caught in that terrain regardless of area "size" usually means loss of riding privileages at that mountain. Typically its not worth the risk. That's what backcountry is for.

JeffreyCH · 02-15-2010, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by IrideVA

mostly the smaller resorts care

HAHA if I rode off the trail at my little hill I'd be in the parking lot

02-15-2010, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by IrideVA

I personally think its all about were you ride some places ive been its not a big deal mostly the smaller resorts care

Yea I was at a very small mountain.

02-15-2010, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by gjsnowboarder

I always try to make sure to have a buddy with me since most unmarked of areas have "varying terrain" hidden under the snow, and rarely are they patrolled once you are into that terrain. Just realize being caught in that terrain regardless of area "size" usually means loss of riding privileages at that mountain. Typically its not worth the risk. That's what backcountry is for.

I just rode in poweder for the first time today and quickly got addicded. I was just looking for anything with untouched powder. I dont know the first thing about backcountry unfortunately.

gjsnowboarder · 02-15-2010, 06:04 PM

Learn about it because it is more than just snow conditions and big avalanches. A lot of people die and get seriously injured in roped off areas because they don't know about downfall, tree wells and such. In fact we have had deaths in Colorado just this year because of people riding out of bounds or in closed areas. And they were experienced riders.

sepdxsnwbrdr · 02-15-2010, 08:00 PM

I don't duck ropes. Ever.

ATOTony76 · 02-15-2010, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by sepdxsnwbrdr

I don't duck ropes. Ever.

You are missing out, but who the fuck cares, more for me!

seant46 · 02-15-2010, 08:53 PM

My first time riding a real mountain i went off trail. Next time i will wear a helmet though because of all the trees.

02-15-2010, 04:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
sbombard15 Guest Posts: n/a	Riding off the trail. How many of you go off the trail when riding even though its marked off limits? Today I went on a small stretch under the ski lifts and got yelled at but just kept riding. Ill never do that again because the operator seemed really steamed and I dont want to lose the ability to ride there.

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IrideVA Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 13	I personally think its all about were you ride some places ive been its not a big deal mostly the smaller resorts care __________________

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02-15-2010, 05:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
gjsnowboarder Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grand Junction, CO Posts: 539	I always try to make sure to have a buddy with me since most unmarked of areas have "varying terrain" hidden under the snow, and rarely are they patrolled once you are into that terrain. Just realize being caught in that terrain regardless of area "size" usually means loss of riding privileages at that mountain. Typically its not worth the risk. That's what backcountry is for.

02-15-2010, 06:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
gjsnowboarder Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grand Junction, CO Posts: 539	Learn about it because it is more than just snow conditions and big avalanches. A lot of people die and get seriously injured in roped off areas because they don't know about downfall, tree wells and such. In fact we have had deaths in Colorado just this year because of people riding out of bounds or in closed areas. And they were experienced riders.

02-15-2010, 08:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
sepdxsnwbrdr Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 134	I don't duck ropes. Ever.

02-15-2010, 08:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
seant46 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 730	My first time riding a real mountain i went off trail. Next time i will wear a helmet though because of all the trees.