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11-21-2021, 05:22 PM #51
In short, people who ski hike-to and sidecountry terrain don't want lifts built where they ski. Also, some of the best terrain there only holds so much snow to accommodate a set amount of skiers- think narrow shots between rock bands and steep, tight trees.
It's about as contentious as if JHMR putting a lift in Granite Canyon (even though that wouldn't be legally possible).
Add in considerations for wildlife habitat and a people who don't want to see ski lifts from the wilderness area.
Finally, there something to be said for the argument that there is a lot that Targhee could do to improve the mountain within their current boundary.
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11-21-2021, 05:39 PM #52
I was just about to make a comment like "isn't Dreamcatcher practically brand new" but then I saw in the article that it was installed in 1996. I'm getting old.
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11-21-2021, 05:54 PM #53
The forest service guy says the lift is nearing the end of it's life.
That is patently absurd. Both Sublette and Thunder are older and we don't hear peep about them getting replaced.
Putting a restaurant at the summit of Fred's will be a travesty too.
Another stab at profiteering by the Gillette kid... Adding foot traffic to the summit slows down access for skiers. Like waffles at the summit of the vill.
Le Tits NOW.Last edited by Djongo Unchained; 11-21-2021 at 05:54 PM. Reason: What say ye, haysman?
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11-21-2021, 06:26 PM #54
Ahh… after a little more terrain review on the old Google Earth, I now see the forest for the trees.
So, expanding into some of these areas is like putting a chairlift to the ridge at Bridger Bowl. Now that’s a comparison I can relate to.
In the meantime, I will say that I have tried to avoid the Jackson side in the summer time when road tripping to the Tetons… and I totally get the anti-development sentiment.
However, there has to be some good in the expansion plan, no?
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11-21-2021, 06:28 PM #55Day Man. Fighter of the Night Man. Champion of the Sun. Master of Karate and Friendship for Everyone.
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11-21-2021, 06:53 PM #56
There is a lot Targhee could do inside their boundaries. Parents whose kids are in the race and freestyle program would love a short fixed grip to the top of Palmers Raceway to provide easy access to the the slalom and GS run plus the terrain park.
Many people who saw the lift lines last year want to spread out the crowd. The people who are already skiing terrain without a crowd by hiking and skinning to it want to keep it the way it is.
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11-21-2021, 07:05 PM #57
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11-21-2021, 07:20 PM #58Registered User
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11-22-2021, 08:59 AM #59Registered User
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Are you in Jackson or Teton Valley? If you're in TV, Andy at 307-699-2947 https://www.tetonappliancerepair.com is great. Everyone else in the valley was backed up two weeks, he got me on his schedule within 24 hours and everything was repaired in a week (parts had to be ordered).
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11-22-2021, 10:53 AM #60
You nailed it, DC nearing its end of life is total bullshit. Wasn’t Blackfoot 40 years old when they finally replaced it?
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11-22-2021, 11:31 AM #61Registered User
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11-22-2021, 12:08 PM #63
I listened to that podcast and started a new thread about it here:
https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...le-is-at-33-10Day Man. Fighter of the Night Man. Champion of the Sun. Master of Karate and Friendship for Everyone.
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11-22-2021, 12:12 PM #64
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11-22-2021, 12:16 PM #65
Is the "service life" of a detachable lift less than that of fixed lifts?
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11-22-2021, 01:19 PM #66
Waaaaay less, especially early generations. I doubt that any first gen made it past 35. Adding a few hundred moving parts, and doubling the speed on a heavier chair, which is going to more than double the force every component sees adds up. New designs and better understanding of wear and tear will help with current models hopefully. It probably doesn’t help that the manufacturer of Dreamcatcher was bought out, and no longer exists.
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11-22-2021, 04:46 PM #67
Sounds like the 'Ghee spins on Wed am
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11-22-2021, 04:54 PM #68Registered User
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11-22-2021, 04:59 PM #69
Your right I misread, but good news just the same. Changed the date on my post.
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11-22-2021, 05:07 PM #70Registered User
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Wednesday is going to be a sleeper morning. I can feel it, just remember to keep it on the WROD or risk catching some serious sharks
Heh, I remember skiing there opening day last season and you had to keep a good eye out for the death cookies poking out of the groomer down from Dreamcatcher
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11-22-2021, 06:52 PM #71
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11-22-2021, 06:58 PM #72
I was a little late to work this morning because I just had to listen to MKB talk about the village as if she had some special insight.
None of the people who run that place, spend much time commuting, paying to park, standing in liftlines, etc.
They don't have to deal with over-empowered employees, aggro trollers or access issues.
They pull up, park for free, boot up in the office, walk onto any lift and play.
Used to be that way for everyone. Not anymore, not by a longshot. And that's what they don't get.
They've made the former great experience into a shitshow that requires chessmaster skills, just to have an ok day.
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11-22-2021, 07:32 PM #73
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11-22-2021, 07:52 PM #74
Nice Sashay.
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11-22-2021, 08:48 PM #75
uan -
I Like the skintrack selfies -
a new perspective I haven't seen before. ...
This thread is off to a Nice start !
keep on, keeping on, Please...
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