Colorado Weather Discussion Thread

**Foggy_Goggles** · 03-08-2019, 08:53 AM

Agreed. I'm all about the spring social skiing. Mid winter is a bit more of a head down keep it serious kinda thing for me. Its just who I am.

**Fritz** · 03-08-2019, 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by shredgnar

My apologies if this is incorrect info and I'll take it down if it is, but Fritz doesn't seem like the kinda guy to post bad info:

That was the last I heard until this morning. The other guys in the group thought he was going to make it. Terrible news. RIP.

**auvgeek** · 03-08-2019, 08:55 AM

Originally Posted by Foggy_Goggles

Agreed. I'm all about the spring social skiing. Mid winter is a bit more of a head down keep it serious kinda thing for me. Its just who I am.

As it should be. Continental snowpack is no joke.

**Fritz** · 03-08-2019, 09:45 AM

Originally Posted by shredgnar

My apologies if this is incorrect info and I'll take it down if it is, but Fritz doesn't seem like the kinda guy to post bad info:

So I haven't really talked to my friend much about how it went down yesterday, just a few texts back and forth. He did say that they backed off of a few different aspects/shots that they didn't feel comfortable with. However, I'm still kind of shocked that they were even operating yesterday with the ratings as high as they were, the rain the day before, etc. I'm trying hard not to judge until I get the full story, but damn that seemed like a sketchy day to take clients out.

**N1CK.** · 03-08-2019, 09:47 AM

Originally Posted by Fritz

I'm trying hard not to judge until I get the full story, but damn that seemed like a sketchy day to take clients out.

you aren't the only one.

vibes to friends and family.

**toastybroski** · 03-08-2019, 09:52 AM

Originally Posted by N1CK.

you aren't the only one.

vibes to friends and family.

The person who passed away was a guide.

**skipowpow** · 03-08-2019, 09:52 AM

Originally Posted by N1CK.

you aren't the only one.

vibes to friends and family.

Sad to hear who this was.

**Foggy_Goggles** · 03-08-2019, 10:01 AM

Name release. RIP

https://m.facebook.com/ClearCreekSO/...52&__tn__=EH-R

**Norseman** · 03-08-2019, 10:06 AM

RIP, skier.

Congrats on the westward move, Z. Must be a joyous feeling to know you'll get to be with your lady full time. Take your time on that fancy degree...

**Name Redacted** · 03-08-2019, 10:56 AM

Yeah, Not trying to stir up the drama machine, not my style at all when it comes to avalanche accidents.

RIP to the skier/guide and condolences to the family.

**EWG** · 03-08-2019, 10:58 AM

Rumor is now that Silver Queen will be closed a week.

CB will be a complete shitshow Saturday.

**teleee** · 03-08-2019, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by beece

Rumor is now that Silver Queen will be closed a week.

CB will be a complete shitshow Saturday.

No shit! It was a clustefuck yesterday, I cant even imagine tomorrow.

**galibier_numero_un** · 03-08-2019, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by Foggy_Goggles

Name release. RIP

https://m.facebook.com/ClearCreekSO/...52&__tn__=EH-R

RIP.

@Foggy started a thread on the Slide Zone.

@auvgeek - looking forward to finally getting out with you and @jesski. Likely tour, 'coz I don't do Loveland ;-)

... Thom

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**ffmedic84** · 03-08-2019, 02:31 PM

Reports of an in bounds slide at breck off whales tail.

Not my picture but probe line going

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**rocca** · 03-08-2019, 02:47 PM

Shiiiiiit, hope everyone is ok.

**toastybroski** · 03-08-2019, 02:51 PM

Was that even open?

**doebedoe** · 03-08-2019, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by toastybroski

Was that even open?

According to their twitter it was.

**ffmedic84** · 03-08-2019, 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by toastybroski

Was that even open?

Yeah it was

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**Name Redacted** · 03-08-2019, 02:59 PM

Basin opens tomorrow. Widowmaker slid and covered the road.

**MakersTeleMark** · 03-08-2019, 03:15 PM

Given that shit is going that hasn't in years, I took the time to revisit some due diligence I did when I moved to the Eagle River Valley awhile ago.

While researching, I came across a citation for this article from 1987, tracked down one of the authors, and had a old fashioned chat with him. He kindly e-mailed me the article.

I just uploaded it to the Archive, and thought I would share the link because it's timely, and I know a bunch of you will find it interesting; if not from a planning perspective, but from a historical and naming convention one.

https://archive.org/details/VailAval...2OaksAndDexter

**I've seen black diamonds!** · 03-08-2019, 04:05 PM

Congrats auvgeek. I've got a long list of spring objectives and can get out many Fridays and some Thursday. Let me know if you want to make some turns.

25 degree trees for me and my dog today. The approach had me worried that I'd be skiing glop and crusts, but once I got into north facing trees it was pure, surfy goodness:

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Careful out there. Saw evidence of naturals on several faces I've looked at 100+ times without seeing a crown. Good time to carry avy gear inbounds.

**doebedoe** · 03-08-2019, 04:18 PM

FML that looks money. All i got to do was gladhand politicians instead. Sorry to bail ISBD.

**I've seen black diamonds!** · 03-08-2019, 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by doebedoe

FML that looks money. All i got to do was gladhand politicians instead. Sorry to bail ISBD.

My dog thanks you.

**popcorn** · 03-08-2019, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by ffmedic84

Yeah it was

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Wow, that's absolutely crazy. I was in the line for Imperial when it happened and Patrol announced that the entire upper mountain had been closed, and I was wondering why until now.