Originally Posted by bravogrl28

No, I'd also be driving alone too... Our jeep is pretty good in the snow (the new 2008 Jeep Patriot, pretty sexy thing)... I keep chains in the back just in case, but the roads were pretty clear yesterday... I'm just kinda fed up with people bailing on me (not just snowboarding but concert tickets and everything)... I'll probably split tomorrow and leave her down in the learning center anyway, so I am used to being alone in that respect... but I wasn't sure if it was a good idea to be completely alone and not have some buddy in the resort area somewhere... but I have a thin little emergency whistle on my coat and my cell phone also gets extended coverage... I was thinking if I make check in points with people where I call them and let them know I'm ok, maybe that would be ok... I'm really safety/security minded, but I don't think I'll be attempting any tricks or anything like that for awhile, lol... I just want to improve as much as I can so that when my husband flies back in (he's a trainer in the army and travels a lot) that I can keep up with him and we can venture to more stuff... I kinda just wanted to impress him with what I've taught myself but after yesterday, feel like I got screwed over a whole day that I could have had to practice.
Sorry for the long vent... I tend to babble...

Originally Posted by bravogrl28

Do you guys think it would be unwise/unsafe for a newbie like me to go alone?

Originally Posted by SUPERGILDO

I totally and completely feel your pain. It depends on how long the drive is. Last time I went by myself I got a concussion and had to drive 2.5 hours back home. Obviously you should not fall asleep alone with a concussion so I couldnt pull over to sleep if I needed to. It was insanely scary and I was hallucinating things in the road

on that reason I will never drive alone again. now I will bring someone with me just for the drive, and if need be I will ride off alone later...


How far is your drive?

Originally Posted by Snowolf

Going alone at any level is just fine...obviously I would advise against backcountry and riding in the off piste trees untill you have progressed to being a good rider with excellent control, but for any area where there are other skiers and riders and that is patrolled, go for it. Never let not having someone to go with hold you back from going. As for the drive, same thing applies, there are plenty of other motorists should you have any trouble. Just carry emergency supplies in the rig and make sure someone at home knows of your route and expected return time.

Originally Posted by bravogrl28

White Pass is a good 2 1/2 hr drive away, not bad though, pretty easy to get to and not as much traffic as if I were to head north to Stevens or Snoqualmie... I have emergency supplies and extended cell coverage...

Originally Posted by SUPERGILDO

word. you should be okay probably. im not so concerned with the dirve, or the snowboarding but more the driving after snowboarding. I know I am always super tired after a day of boarding and just take the necessary precautions to not hurt yourself or others

Originally Posted by bravogrl28

Yeah I've been the driver now the last couple times both there and back so I'm used to the long drive back. I also have a gun with me (I have my concealed weapons permit) so I can keep that on me when I make my usual pit stop at a restaurant that isn't at a very safe location but they have awesome food and a nice sit-down/friendly environment. I'm pretty good with security management (self-defense, muay thai kickboxing, always being aware if someone is watching or following me, etc.)... that was prob my biggest thing on my mind... I feel really safe on the slopes with everyone around... Thanks again everyone for helping re-affirm I should be fine...