Colorado Weather Discussion Thread

[skaredshtles]

OK, but only because going Weston to Hancock to Tomichi to Engineer isn't open in the winter.

Isn't Tomichi closed permanently at this point?

[adrenalated]

Like Rollins, it's open if you're in a Uhaul.

[goldenboy]

OK, but only because going Weston to Hancock to Tomichi to Engineer isn't open in the winter.

"Open" is just a state of mind. Take this dude. Made it past Lake Irwin no problem a couple weeks ago. I dont know why I have a sled, you can just drive up there anytime.

I think the Uhaul can handle the route you describe. Give'er.

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[skaredshtles]

"Open" is just a state of mind. Take this dude. Made it past Lake Irwin no problem a couple weeks ago. I dont know why I have a sled, you can just drive up there anytime.

Is that one of those "You ain't gettin' out until spring" type things? Any of the tow companies in town have a tow-cat?

[The SnowShow]

OK, but only because going Weston to Hancock to Tomichi to Engineer isn't open in the winter.

Where are you moving to?

[doebedoe]

Where are you moving to?

A place where the dirt is always dry, the snow always faceted, the bros always flat-brimmed and tacoma'd.

And where he has more space for mags to sleep in his driveway.

[Shredhead]

At least it’s a road.



We’re on an XC/Bike trail.

[simple]

Is that one of those "You ain't gettin' out until spring" type things? Any of the tow companies in town have a tow-cat?

It's a constant issue. A few of the trailheads I go out of get these pickup driving dimwits.

They have to come back in the middle of the night when the snow is refrozen to get them out.

I think they do it on purpose because they watched too many recovery vehicle videos on YouTube. Seriously...

[goldenboy]

Is that one of those "You ain't gettin' out until spring" type things? Any of the tow companies in town have a tow-cat?

No idea. Maybe the local snowmobile club's groomer, so long as there was a nice "donation".

[Ireallyliketoski2]

"Open" is just a state of mind. Take this dude. Made it past Lake Irwin no problem a couple weeks ago. I dont know why I have a sled, you can just drive up there anytime.

I think the Uhaul can handle the route you describe. Give'er.

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I actually did that my first year out here, drove up the 4th of July trail in my Chevy Blazer, I was like, I've got 4WD now, I'm invincible. I got stuck, some other folks were coming up and we asked them for help and they replied "I'm sorry, we can't help, we're just starting our hike". Finally some cool people came by that had a tow rope and were able to pull me out and to say thank you I smoked them out.

In retrospect, it was the perfect introduction to Colorado.

[skiballs]

Maybe some people just can’t drive in the snow.


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[adrenalated]

A place where the dirt is always dry, the snow always faceted, the bros always flat-brimmed and tacoma'd.

And where he has more space for mags to sleep in his driveway.

This, except Tundras are the new Tacoma.

And the beer is domestic and you run your Wranglers snug to very snug.

[MakersTeleMark]

This, except Tundras are the new Tacoma.

And the beer is domestic and you run your Wranglers snug to very snug.

And you finally become fluent in Spanish (but don't let anyone know), and buy cowboy boots to compliment your mucks and click in pedals.

[EWG]

This thread has been entertaining after the injury report.

And again - Poser, we’re rooting for you.

[doebedoe]

This, except Tundras are the new Tacoma.

On the skin track last week...hut trip in British columbia. One of our guides was from CB.

The fellow behind me asks "What do you wanna bet that Guide drives a Tacoma?"

Me: "If it's not a Tacoma, I bet it's a tundra. Guide! what sorta car you drive"

Guide: "A Tundra. Used to have a tacoma."

[MakersTeleMark]

This thread has been entertaining after the injury report.

And again - Poser, we’re rooting for you.

Yeah, no shit. I had a client/friend die from it. She turned into the michelin man from full body trauma on a simple slip on the ice and they went in and tried to cut every bit of fascia in her entire body (hint, that's a lot, you know if you have ever butchered anything). It was gruesome, and beyond painful. CS is not something to take lightly at all. Bones heal, tendons and ligaments can be reattached, but CS is the real deal. Heal up. I can almost puke again just thinking of the pictures that I have seen and from visiting her and that pain.

[cspringsposer]

Thanks EWG and MTM. Like everyone else here, I've had quite a few injuries and surgeries over the years, but this one has me rattled pretty bad. Definitely a level of pain I have never experienced before. I also made the mistake of looking at the leg and saw the muscle hanging out when they changed dressings tonight. I very much regret seeing that.

Seriously stay safe everyone!

[wolfelot]

^^^Yikes man. That is a very severe injury and it’s understandable that you are rattled. Hit that PT hard and heal up.

[PeteDee]

Heal up poser, that sounds like the triple crown of lower leg injuries. Rehab rehab rehab and hope your mental game stays strong, that was the toughest part for me.

Hiking up Ranger/Greenman yesterday I was thinking it would be a fun slide down, plenty of coverage. Somebody gets out and xc's some type of loop in the flatirons every storm, I always see their tracks.

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Agree. Wouldn’t mind if all the foothills and the cities against them had consistent snowpack for a few months. Some of the touring options in the various canyons would be really good as well as some XCing.

I have never been up Chapman; now that the bike path has been extended I keep meaning to take a spin there instead of NCAR. Never even thought about it on skis. CU South is cool and pretty, but a little vertical would be good.

from the TH to the flag gate its 1k' over 2.5 miles, so nothing worth really skiing, but beats i70 traffic. oh and don't tell anyone or it'll turn into abasin.

[fool]

Heal up, poser. If/when you need a good massage person in the Springs, lmk. Assuming she’s still working, she’s got an awesome practice near Bear Creek Park.


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[Leshphilling77]

browsing webcams from work and looks like a full pali maze

[cspringsposer]

Will do. Thanks everyone. I am ready for the rehab once I get out of this hospital. Not sure if it is realistic, but my goal is to ski in December.

[Ireallyliketoski2]

Will do. Thanks everyone. I am ready for the rehab once I get out of this hospital. Not sure if it is realistic, but my goal is to ski in December.

Anything is possible, what's the official diagnosis/list of injuries? You might need a new thread in Gimp central as this seems like a first for TGR.

[cspringsposer]

Anything is possible, what's the official diagnosis/list of injuries? You might need a new thread in Gimp central as this seems like a first for TGR.

At this point I know broken tib/fib and patella, torn LCL, MCL and Patella ligament, ruptured quad tendon, compound syndrome and faciotomy. I think most of these except the compound syndrome and fasciotomy are pretty common. Great thing is the ortho surgeon is a serious climber and skier and gets how important it is for me to get back on the mountain.

[The SnowShow]

Sorry Poser. Heal up!!