Had an awesome time skiing with @pipestem and his daughter for two half days. Left Sandy, Utah early Tuesday morning and was skiing with them by 1pm. Spring like conditions and it was very fun to say the least.This thread is still quiet. We skied 13-16, met up with local buddy @Chip and his pal. We got the whole variety of hardpack, packed powder, fresh powder, sunshine, heavy fog, even some sleet. Hit open slopes, nice glades, and both freash and frozen moguls, It was a really great trip. We'd go back in a minute. Spring break week so some lifts and slopes packed earlyi, but crowds but very manageable. This picture fairly typical, with a view I like.
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Yeah, on the 19th.I saw that there was an avalanche fatality in Fish Creek Canyon this past week.
I can’t remember any other fatal avalanche accidents in FCC in the last 30 or so years. I imagine there’s quite a bit of traffic back there these days. Much more than 96 and 97 when I was there.Yeah, on the 19th.
Not buried... found against a tree by his skiing partner, but still didn't make it.
"Skier 1 was caught in the avalanche and came to rest against a tree. He was not breathing when his companion reached him. Skier 2 performed CPR for close to an hour as the Routt County Sheriff's Office, Routt County Search and Rescue, and Classic Air responded to the scene. CPR was not successful. Classic Air evacuated Skier 2 via helicopter, and efforts to retrieve Skier 1 are underway. " (Published on 3/20/22)
Very sad, as always.
I can’t remember any other fatal avalanche accidents in FCC in the last 30 or so years. I imagine there’s quite a bit of traffic back there these days. Much more than 96 and 97 when I was there.
Here’s a picture of @pipestem and his daughter during their last day. It was very foggy and snowing, but the conditions were improving throughout the day.This thread is still quiet. We skied 13-16, met up with local buddy @Chip and his pal. We got the whole variety of hardpack, packed powder, fresh powder, sunshine, heavy fog, even some sleet. Hit open slopes, nice glades, and both freash and frozen moguls, It was a really great trip. We'd go back in a minute. Spring break week so some lifts and slopes packed earlyi, but crowds but very manageable. This picture fairly typical, with a view I like.
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Nope... feel free to start one.Is there a 2022/2023 thread??
Ron is out of commission this year and will not be skiing after re-do shoulder surgery this past Monday so I doubt he will be starting a new thread.Is there a 2022/2023 thread??
Sending best wishes to @Ron.Ron is out of commission this year and will not be skiing after re-do shoulder surgery this past Monday so I doubt he will be starting a new thread.
Well, that royally sucks. @Ron heal up.Ron is out of commission this year and will not be skiing after re-do shoulder surgery this past Monday so I doubt he will be starting a new thread.