Still skiing, under human power

"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland) 04/04/2020 at 16:59 • Filed to: social distancing

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It’s been snowing 4-6” every day and this run Moose had around 30” of powder snow. I would have done more than one run today but I got a blister on my left heal and I want to do this again tomorrow.

I currently have no regrets buying alpine touring gear. I got my setup used and everything is working great, I might even be getting some fitness from all of this uphill skiing.

SBA Thanks You For All The Fish > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 04/04/2020 at 17:07

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Damn, I always forget how much snow, so late, you guys can get up there.  That’s wild.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > SBA Thanks You For All The Fish 04/04/2020 at 17:15

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It typically keeps accumulating through the end of April. I think there is 120” at the top right now and around 60 at the bottom, with more coming our way.

PowderHound > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 04/04/2020 at 17:16

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I got out last week but it’s getting so warm lately the snow sticks to the skins unless you get out real early. Glad someone’s getting after it!

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > PowderHound 04/04/2020 at 17:17

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The skin track is pretty well beat in so the sticking snow really isn’t a problem.

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 04/04/2020 at 17:22

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Pouring rain here and supposedly snowing at least two feet at Tahoe.

Chariotoflove > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 04/04/2020 at 17:39

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That’s so beautiful.  More appealing on my screen than in person, of course.  However, were I still able to ski, I’d be wishing I were right there with you.

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 04/04/2020 at 17:39

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It sucks that Mammoth is super closed, even to uphill. So even if I wanted to get into that, its just not possible. Theres a nice uphill track all the way up to the top too. Not interested in going backcountry, just far too dangerous but uphill in a resort sounds excellent! 

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Chariotoflove 04/04/2020 at 17:53

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https://www.dreamadaptive.org/

This outfit can make that possible. They do great thing for lots of people who otherwise wouldn’t be able to do these types of activities.

If you make it up here you can drive the Datsun too!

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 04/04/2020 at 17:55

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Yeah I feel very safe skiing inbounds at the resort as long as I stick to runs that don’t usually need avalanche control.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > 415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) 04/04/2020 at 17:56

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Ironic, was a terrible ski year in Tahoe now it’s snowing a ton.

Chariotoflove > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 04/04/2020 at 17:58

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That would be cool.

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 04/04/2020 at 18:22

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I’d still ski with the beacon, shovel, probe, and some buddies though either way to be safe. That would definitely be a safe level of risk under all of those conditions. But then again if it were open, thered probably be 9,000,000 others out there with the same idea and probably even less backcountry experience.

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 04/04/2020 at 18:22

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I’d still ski with the beacon, shovel, probe, and some buddies though either way to be safe. That would definitely be a safe level of risk under all of those conditions. But then again if it were open, thered probably be 9,000,000 others out there with the same idea and probably even less backcountry experience.

Beefchips > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 04/04/2020 at 18:39

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Yeah, i t’s good to have someone around to help if things go south. When you’re skiing with a buddy you’ll usually stay 6' apart anyway :)

PyramidHat > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 04/04/2020 at 19:16

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Christ that’s a big fucking sun! Is MT like 5 miles from  the sun, or something?

PyramidHat > 415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) 04/04/2020 at 19:16

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I feel sorry for the ski resorts - not a lot of snow, COVID hits and now snow with no customers....

PyramidHat > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 04/04/2020 at 19:16

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I should have read down thread, I see...

The Snowman > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 04/04/2020 at 19:23

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You should not feel any safer on a closed resort than in the Backcountry. The reason less runs need avy control is skier compaction. Right now no one is doing any control work and there aren’t the normal number of skiers to pack the snow down. Please make sure you’re staying on runs well under 30 degrees and stay out of terrain traps like gully s and roll overs. This is coming from someone that used to ski patrol.

The Snowman > Chariotoflove 04/04/2020 at 23:52

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Also wasatchadaptivesports.org is great I volunteer with them sometimes here in SLC. Super fun group of people!

Chariotoflove > The Snowman 04/05/2020 at 00:16

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Super nuts if I know my wheelchair jocks!