OFFICIAL I70 BITCH THREAD....

**Skistack** · 12-13-2019, 09:28 PM

Originally Posted by The SnowShow

Heard the passenger car chain law was enacted over Hoosier Pass earlier today.

Enacted, but also enforced?

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**simple** · 12-13-2019, 09:44 PM

Originally Posted by Skistack

Enacted, but also enforced?

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Yeah I heard they had like 10 Sherrifs out there today

**telechuck** · 12-13-2019, 10:10 PM

Originally Posted by Hott Butt Mud

Me on I-70 this weekend.

On another note, one of the best movies ever. If we could all only be so stealth on our ski missions.

**Micol** · 12-13-2019, 10:32 PM

Originally Posted by The SnowShow

Heard the passenger car chain law was enacted over Hoosier Pass earlier today.

that pass is no joke in a white out...only time ive ever turned around and taken a different route....and the turning around was not easy in a crewcab f250 on the alma side

so how long was 70 locked up today?

**simple** · 12-13-2019, 11:05 PM

Not long enough

**Micol** · 12-13-2019, 11:25 PM

^ haha never is if youre wanting lap untracked while the hordes are stuck in place

**The SnowShow** · 12-14-2019, 09:22 AM

Semi jackknifed east of the tunnel (EB).

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**cmsummit** · 12-14-2019, 09:31 AM

Originally Posted by The SnowShow

Heard the passenger car chain law was enacted over Hoosier Pass earlier today.

Such an unnecessary law for 98% of drivers on that pass. I drove over it every day for 8 years with M+S all seasons on 4wd.......no issues. My wife did it with studded snows on FWD.....no issues. Thanks, Jerry.

**Jtlange** · 12-14-2019, 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by The SnowShow

Semi jackknifed east of the tunnel (EB).

The best part of that photo is the motto "We Keep America Moving"

**powder_to_the_people** · 12-14-2019, 01:47 PM

Hi all, visiting Denver for a few days and brought the skis with me! Tried to drive up to A-basin yesterday but Loveland pass was closed unfortunately, so ended up skiing Loveland, which was great fun but more expensive as I have an Ikon Pass. Could one of you give me an idea of if/when the pass is likely to reopen? I'm going to go skiing tomorrow (Sunday) as well as Monday, and would really like to try A-basin as I've heard great things. Cheers!

**skaredshtles** · 12-14-2019, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by powder_to_the_people

Hi all, visiting Denver for a few days and brought the skis with me! Tried to drive up to A-basin yesterday but Loveland pass was closed unfortunately, so ended up skiing Loveland, which was great fun but more expensive as I have an Ikon Pass. Could one of you give me an idea of if/when the pass is likely to reopen? I'm going to go skiing tomorrow (Sunday) as well as Monday, and would really like to try A-basin as I've heard great things. Cheers!

There are other ways to A-Basin that don't involve going over Loveland Pass. HTH.

**Soups** · 12-14-2019, 01:53 PM

Try google maps?

**RonMexico** · 12-14-2019, 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by Soups

Try google maps?

Or any map? Even one of those old school paper ones would work.

**wolfelot** · 12-14-2019, 03:19 PM

You guys are getting soft.

**smmokan** · 12-14-2019, 06:07 PM

Originally Posted by The SnowShow

Over/under for I70 3 hour long closures Friday to Sunday: 6

Pretty sure the over was reached from today alone.

**The SnowShow** · 12-14-2019, 06:42 PM

Originally Posted by smmokan

Pretty sure the over was reached from today alone.

Yep. Currently EB VP closed, passenger chain law over Hoosier Pass and WB/ EB Silverthorne to tunnel all fucked. Saw cars sliding sideways all over the highway approaching S-thorne.

Stuck in my first closure in a while. Oh well.

**powder_to_the_people** · 12-14-2019, 07:56 PM

Thanks. Apologies, my initial post wasn't very clear. I do realise there are other ways to get to A-basin, but since I'm working in Denver at 2pm, and I've estimated that going through Dillon will add another 30-45 min each way, I just won't really be able to ski A-basin for more than a couple of hours and make it back on time unless Loveland pass is open. Hence my question about the possibility of it reopening: is it likely to remain shut over the next few days?

**zartagen** · 12-14-2019, 08:21 PM

Was stuck on Vail pass for 3 hours. Personal record. Bad decisions were made.

**Hott Butt Mud** · 12-14-2019, 08:30 PM

This has been a force of reckoning for I-70 the CO corridor, so give the credit to the plow drivers for sure.

**The SnowShow** · 12-14-2019, 08:38 PM

Originally Posted by Hott Butt Mud

This has been a force of reckoning for I-70 the CO corridor, so give the credit to the plow drivers for sure.

Yes, for sure. That band that came through I the afternoon was super intense.

**RonMexico** · 12-14-2019, 09:40 PM

Originally Posted by powder_to_the_people

Hence my question about the possibility of it reopening: is it likely to remain shut over the next few days?

My guess is it will be open midday tomorrow at the earliest. If it’s windy/still hammering it won’t open at all. Honestly thought to say at this point.

**Muggydude** · 12-14-2019, 11:06 PM

Today was an epic shitshow. Left A Basin about 1. Witnessed probably 15-20 cars slide onto the shoulder or other cars. Most of them were 4wd trucks or 4runners with what looked like good all terrain tires. Not all were driving poorly- just any incline and the cars wanted to slide downhill. Even saw a wrangler trying to winch itself out of deep snow in the median-no idea what they were trying to anchor to. Slickest I’ve seen the I-70, slushy powdery snow over ice. Even new Blizzaks on my F150 with 400lbs weight in the bed slipped a bit at times. Had to keep it in 1st and second gear coming down most hills. Snow tires pay for themselves, all-terrain tires are not a replacement.

**SkiBall** · 12-14-2019, 11:43 PM

I kinda had to laugh when they re-opened VP the first time right as a heavy band came in. Why bother. Made it 30 minutes til they closed it again.
But hey, we have snow.

**MakersTeleMark** · 12-15-2019, 12:47 AM

Originally Posted by powder_to_the_people

Thanks. Apologies, my initial post wasn't very clear. I do realise there are other ways to get to A-basin, but since I'm working in Denver at 2pm, and I've estimated that going through Dillon will add another 30-45 min each way, I just won't really be able to ski A-basin for more than a couple of hours and make it back on time unless Loveland pass is open. Hence my question about the possibility of it reopening: is it likely to remain shut over the next few days?

Is there really a reason to go to Scummit County besides for a slice of pizza?
I have over 2 feet of snow in front of my place, no plowing except for cdot walls about waist deep, but if you dig down, it's pure ice. Warmth. It took me quite a bit more to get out today, and the solution is to add more snow for traction. Still warm, but it's going to get honestly cold, which is bad for snow, but good for other shit.

**galibier_numero_un** · 12-15-2019, 02:33 AM

Originally Posted by powder_to_the_people

Thanks. Apologies, my initial post wasn't very clear. I do realise there are other ways to get to A-basin, but since I'm working in Denver at 2pm, and I've estimated that going through Dillon will add another 30-45 min each way, I just won't really be able to ski A-basin for more than a couple of hours and make it back on time unless Loveland pass is open. Hence my question about the possibility of it reopening: is it likely to remain shut over the next few days?

Yeah, going through the tunnel adds 30-40 minutes.

CDOT isn't great with their updates (cotrip.org), although folks tell me their Twitter feed is pretty good.

This site is a bit more timely (links on this page for other passes as well):
https://www.islovelandpassopen.com/

... Thom