OFFICIAL I70 BITCH THREAD....

**The SnowShow** · 12-15-2019, 06:08 PM

I know nothing about keeping a highway open at 11,000’ during a big storm, but I got to thinking yesterday while waiting out the closure: wouldn’t it make sense for CDOT to track the storm and specific cells and proactively close segments of the road (IE the tunnel approach) when snowfall of 3”/hour is headed that way? Or close the roads on the half hour or hour during big events, to run a line of plows up and down to try and keep up, instead of what’s done now: let the shit hit the fan with hundreds of stranded vehicles, many sitting stuck on an incline, while the storm rages on, while tow trucks or emergency vehicle somehow make their way up to help. I mean, I heard people were stuck for 3 hours between S-Thorne and the tunnel with kids! WTF.
But what the fuck do I know.

**Hott Butt Mud** · 12-15-2019, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by The SnowShow

I know nothing about keeping a highway open at 11,000’ during a big storm, but I got to thinking yesterday while waiting out the closure: wouldn’t it make sense for CDOT to track the storm and specific cells and proactively close segments of the road (IE the tunnel approach) when snowfall of 3”/hour is headed that way? Or close the roads on the half hour or hour during big events, to run a line of plows up and down to try and keep up, instead of what’s done now: let the shit hit the fan with hundreds of stranded vehicles, many sitting stuck on an incline, while the storm rages on, while tow trucks or emergency vehicle somehow make their way up to help. I mean, I heard people were stuck for 3 hours between S-Thorne and the tunnel with kids! WTF.
But what the fuck do I know.

Apparently you don't know shit.

**The SnowShow** · 12-15-2019, 06:37 PM

Originally Posted by Hott Butt Mud

Apparently you don't know shit.

Apparently. Makes a lot more sense to have hundreds of vehicles get stranded at 11,000’ in the middle of the Rockies while it dumps and plows can’t get through.

We all know this but the traction law is a joke without enforcement.

**SkiBall** · 12-15-2019, 08:15 PM

They did avi work on VP on Saturday and apparently lost a charge that didn't go off. Could be wrong, but think they had to track it down in a shitty location. That would be a shitty task.
Delayed re-opening for a bit.

**cmsummit** · 12-15-2019, 09:25 PM

Originally Posted by The SnowShow

I know nothing about keeping a highway open at 11,000’ during a big storm, but I got to thinking yesterday while waiting out the closure: wouldn’t it make sense for CDOT to track the storm and specific cells and proactively close segments of the road (IE the tunnel approach) when snowfall of 3”/hour is headed that way? Or close the roads on the half hour or hour during big events, to run a line of plows up and down to try and keep up, instead of what’s done now: let the shit hit the fan with hundreds of stranded vehicles, many sitting stuck on an incline, while the storm rages on, while tow trucks or emergency vehicle somehow make their way up to help. I mean, I heard people were stuck for 3 hours between S-Thorne and the tunnel with kids! WTF.
But what the fuck do I know.

Another thought would be to just stay off the fuggin' highway that reaches an elevation of 11,100'...... Ya know, Winter Storm Warning issued, 2'-3' snow forecasted, "very difficult to impossible travel conditions" detailed. Nah.....that would make way too much sense! I got some new Soul 7s and an Ikon pass to use!

**SkiBall** · 12-15-2019, 09:28 PM

Yeah the beater skiers with improper tires are an issue, but I70 thru-travelers & truckers unaccustomed to snow probably just don't know what they are in for.
I mean, don't they have plows that clear all the snow off? I'll be fine.

**The SnowShow** · 12-15-2019, 09:39 PM

Originally Posted by cmsummit

Another thought would be to just stay off the fuggin' highway that reaches an elevation of 11,100'...... Ya know, Winter Storm Warning issued, 2'-3' snow forecasted, "very difficult to impossible travel conditions" detailed. Nah.....that would make way too much sense! I got some new Soul 7s and an Ikon pass to use!

I have pow to slay and footy to prove it. Impossible travel conditions be damned. My $150,000 Range Rover will blow right through it .

**SkiBall** · 12-15-2019, 10:15 PM

Just saw this: Small avi in Officers Gulch...didn't make it to the road.
https://twitter.com/CReppWx/status/1206425785768103938

**klauss** · 12-17-2019, 05:48 PM

https://www.instagram.com/p/B6LugWen9FJ/

**wkd-rdr** · 12-18-2019, 01:17 AM

Originally Posted by klauss

https://www.instagram.com/p/B6LugWen9FJ/

Ermehgersh

**PeteDee** · 12-19-2019, 02:58 PM

When trying to do the right thing goes wrong
https://theknow.denverpost.com/2019/...oblems/230529/

**Shredhead** · 12-19-2019, 05:40 PM

They need to let the buses use the Express lanes and the breakdown lanes, where it’s feasible.

**smmokan** · 12-19-2019, 05:54 PM

What a clusterfuck. Even though LL Pass was clearly closed, the driver tried to go anyways? The rest of their adventure is par for the course... especially if they plan on leaving downtown at 7:30 on a Saturday.

**PeteDee** · 12-19-2019, 11:34 PM

Originally Posted by smmokan

What a clusterfuck. Even though LL Pass was clearly closed, the driver tried to go anyways? The rest of their adventure is par for the course... especially if they plan on leaving downtown at 7:30 on a Saturday.

Sounds like driver wasn't hip to the trip, as it were. And yeah leaving both directions during peak times won't help much, other than not having to pilot the suck yourself. I hope every single person on that bus at least had a blast during the couple hours they skied.

**Kinnikinnick** · 12-20-2019, 06:37 AM

To think that we’re people on that bus who paid the $25 bus fare, then $60 for ski rentals and then $100 for a lift ticket.

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**m2711c** · 12-20-2019, 06:58 AM

Do you really think they were that many full boat ticket payers on that bus? You may be right, I don’t know. But it does seem like they were at least partially compensated for the hassles they endured...

”Ace Express gave riders full refunds of their round-trip fare ($25), along with gift cards worth $25 at A-Basin. In addition, CDOT said it will issue riders $15 vouchers for future trips.”

**The SnowShow** · 12-20-2019, 08:13 AM

How do you not see the bright illuminated signage saying Loveland Pass Closed or have the knowledge as a driver that when there’s 24” of new snow, the pass will be closed. Fucking amazing.

**Elkhound Odin** · 12-20-2019, 08:27 AM

Driver doesn't speak or read english.

**smmokan** · 12-20-2019, 08:28 AM

Originally Posted by The SnowShow

or have the knowledge as a driver that when there’s 4” of new snow, the pass will be closed.

FIFY.

**MakersTeleMark** · 12-20-2019, 09:10 AM

snow + Gratz = leave yesterday.

Quote me bitches.

**doebedoe** · 12-20-2019, 09:50 AM

Originally Posted by Kinnikinnick

To think that we’re people on that bus who paid the $25 bus fare, then $60 for ski rentals and then $100 for a lift ticket.

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Except that they got their bus fare comp'd and a $25 voucher to Abasin. And lots of them have their own gear.

Source: coworker was on that bus.

**fastfred** · 12-20-2019, 11:59 AM

Whens the last time any of u gapers rode a bus?

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**Danno** · 12-20-2019, 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by fastfred

Whens the last time any of u gapers rode a bus?

this morning?

**fastfred** · 12-20-2019, 03:09 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

this morning?

not everybody grew up like you bet your parents gave you a few tokens and told ya to scram

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**mdblows** · 12-21-2019, 05:58 PM

Drive up this morning was fine. Going up Christmas week is easy because everyone comes up 70 on different days. It'll be a different story when everyone tries to come back next Sunday night