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03-26-2021, 12:19 PM #1
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Petition To Reinstate U.S. National Forest Access from the Park City Ridge
http://chng.it/WmtpdgTVNg
From what I remember & understand Public Lands Access was part of what helped get this lift built.
Bad decision & bad precedent for such a huge player in skiworld.
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03-26-2021, 12:38 PM #2
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Done. At a minimum it should be open on low/mod days IMO.
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03-26-2021, 12:43 PM #3
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done
benneke10 can clarify but if i recall correctly the forest service has NOTHING to do with this. it's not their call at all, it's 100% vail corp's. vail just uses the USFS as a convenient scapegoat to channel the anger of PC locals
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03-26-2021, 12:53 PM #4
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Yeah the petition is for Vail, as the decision is completely up to them. Glad someone is at least doing something other than just grumbling, everyone should sign even if you don't ski PCMR. A lot of the skiers who would be using the gate are now adding to the cottonwood red snakes
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03-26-2021, 01:30 PM #5
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why were the gates closed?
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03-26-2021, 01:34 PM #6
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Click link, read:
Originally Posted by californiagrown
"Following the second tragic avalanche accident this season and a period of extreme avalanche conditions, Vail Resorts closed the Canyons backcountry access gates indefinitely."
Although the resort has never done that in the past to my knowledge even after fatalities
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03-26-2021, 07:26 PM #7
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If I remember right (use that saying more and more lately) the permit to build and operate that lift on account of Pave Our Canyons had a clause that specified open access to FS lands even though the lift ended below the ridgeline.
Would someone more techno savvy than me please post up a map of who owns what at the top of 9990 to the ridgeline?
Thanks in advance...Time spent skiing cannot be deducted from one's life.
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03-26-2021, 08:15 PM #8
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They may not be the ones pulling the strings, but if there was a deal involving FS access with regards to the lift then they would likely be a party in the deal and could certainly put pressure on Vail if enough pressure was put on them. I would think if there actually was a deal it would be incumbent upon them to sue for access. Originally Posted by tgapp
signed, but what is a cottonwood red snake? Picturing it, it almost sounds like a strava reference.powdork.com - new and improved, with 20% more dork.
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03-26-2021, 08:22 PM #9
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I could see them keeping it closed this year if they are planning to implement a beacon, shovel, partner program next year.
What did Snowbird do this year? How did they get around the going inside the shack to sign out regimen during covid?powdork.com - new and improved, with 20% more dork.
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03-27-2021, 06:34 AM #10
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Non stop brake lights from Brighton and Alta to Sev everyday 7-10 & 3-5 Originally Posted by powdork
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03-28-2021, 07:35 AM #11
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While I support access to public lands I find it amusing that a bunch of locals think Vail gives a fuck.
I have been in this State for 30 years and I am willing to admit that I am part of the problem.
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03-28-2021, 08:53 AM #12
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Don’t worry bros, any minute now straightchuter will be up there to steal that gate.
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03-29-2021, 09:22 AM #13
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Ha Originally Posted by ill-advised strategy
good one
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03-29-2021, 09:40 AM #14
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My preference would be to recognize and make official the dirtbag skinner from the top of Saddleback. That would save competent backcountry travelers a lift ride and also prevent gapes easy access to Squaretop and Dutch's Draw.
Because it's a sensible solution and doesn't involve $18 cheeseburgers, there's no way that it'll happen. Broomfield isn't interested in that shit.
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03-29-2021, 09:43 AM #15
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Originally Posted by telefreewasatch
This is from Gaia with the Public Land layer. The dark green is USFS. The light blue is labeled as "State of Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration". Not sure how current that is but you can see where the boundary is with private property easily."Holy Cow!" someone exclaimed from the back of the stationwagon.
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