1st big w/e of the year--don't forget the avy danger.

[skibreeze]

I know this will be the 1st big weekend to ride for most peple, don't forget that the base before this week's storm is awefully weak and sugary. All the new snow is going to be trouble if you aren't careful. It is going to take a long time for the snowpack to strengthen. Be careful out there.

http://avalanche.state.co.us/index.php

 

[tudizzle]

Good call Dave. Lets be careful out there this weekend.

Make sure your beacons have fresh batteries.

Practice getting out your shovel and probe.

Do a quick beacon search scenario to shake out the cobwebs

Weight those cartridges in you ABS packs.

Go over all your gear and make sure everything is there and you know where it is so when you need it in hurry you can get it.


Have fun out there and make sure you come home safe to your loved ones!

 

[Rprecision]

Just got back,

High winds + fresh snow + crap base = wind slabs.

That and the land mines are not covered up yet

 

[tudizzle]

back from?

 

[Rprecision]

Rode a little near break, then hit up Cottonwood.

The winds are pretty impressive!

 

[itsallgood]

Man, I was on the fence for Cottonwood Saturday but now it seems clear. Maybe the next storm?

 

[Rprecision]

Man, I was on the fence for Cottonwood Saturday but now it seems clear. Maybe the next storm?

Not worth the drive, yet