Libby Flats Safety in Snowy Range need some help

[rev*baron]

I'm looking for a contact that I could talk with to discuss adding some Solar Powered flashing lights for the tops of the trail markers on Libby Flats in the Snowy Range.

Not sure if it's a club thing or a State run agenda, but I would like to see if we could raise a few bucks and put out as many of these as possible across the Libby flats trails.

I'd be willing to pay for the first two and put them out at the trail intersections there to start with.

With all the wind that blows up there it seems to be an area of difficult travel for many people. Hoping that with a few of these along the trail it would make it safer for everyone to find there way across the trail and also along Highway 130 trail near the lookout.

Something like this I would think could be put right on top of the trail markers:

http://www.tapcostore.com/Solar-Powered-LED-Strobe-Lights-s/1686.htm

thanks, Chuck
970-290-3057

 

[tmk50]

I'd start with the snowmobile club - they have the relationship/contacts with the state. The guy that I would start with is WyoRMK (Dan)

 

[newmy1]

Great idea!

 

[bacobits]

Not trying to be a a$$hole, but if you need your hand held across libby flats in a whiteout it's time for another hobby. There have been times when we wish we're anywhere but libby, just go slow and deal with it, if you can't make it, there are other ways to go

A good whiteout on libby is where the separation begins

COME ON MAN!!

 

[newmy1]

Not trying to be a a$$hole, but if you need your hand held across libby flats in a whiteout it's time for another hobby. There have been times when we wish we're anywhere but libby, just go slow and deal with it, if you can't make it, there are other ways to go

A good whiteout on libby is where the separation begins

COME ON MAN!!

True but if we've got a guy willing to do this to help avoid a diptard rescue then why not? Rev has done a ton to increase safety on the hill, you should thank him for it not knock his ideas.

 

[rev*baron]

Maybe you don't understand, but there are lots of families with young kids riding those trails as well. I know several well experienced mountain riders that have been lost in whiteouts. One happened to spend a few hours earlier this winter hunkered down by the lookout on Libby flats until help arrived.

Having some blinking lights to point the way to safety is NOT a bad thing. Not everyone has a GPS on there sled or even own one.

If it saves one search and rescue it is worth it to me.

 

[rickster]

see the light

I think it is a great idea, if it is doable. I don't think it is fair to blast someone and make a comment about "holding one's hand". I have ridden the Snowies a lot and know it better than any other riding area. Libby can be bad, very bad and I have always taken great care to avoid it when possible, but sometimes you get caught as the weather moves in and you are trying to get back to the truck! I have had my whole family up there running ski loop to snow flap and anything that would help is a plus in my book. rickster

 

[dsmclone]

libby

I've also ridden across Libby Flats in a whiteout. No fun. Those orange markers just cant be close enough. Gotta remember; not everyone that ventures that way is as experienced as others. Another thought: how many times have you just gotten damn lucky out there?
I think the lights would be a great idea.

Jerry

 

[togwotee9]

Having had my wife and kids up there last weekend, this is a great idea. Next year my boys will be riding on their own sleds. Would be easier to tell the boys to drive toward the flashing lights than stay on Dad's bumper.

 

[Ritfire73]

How well will those lights work in the daytime. Gotta remember that the wind blows 24/7 up there. I came across there the other day around 2 or 3 and could barely see orange marker to orange marker. Another thing... Girlfriend pointed out... whats gonna keep people from steeling them at $50 a piece? Other than that GREAT IDEA

 

[sclwald]

Great idea but if this doesn't work out maybe the local club or state could add additional orange markers at a closer interval along that section. I know they are about 20 feet right now. Even 10 feet apart would help if the light idea falls through. They are too far apart in my opinion for that section.

 

[dirt]

Libby flats is there to keep the flatlanders on their side of the mountain. If you can't hack it stay home.

 

[newmy1]

Would be easier to tell the boys to drive toward the flashing lights than stay on Dad's bumper.

Well that's stating the obvious.

Sorry rev gotta take my shots when I can

 

[matt159]

Great idea but if this doesn't work out maybe the local club or state could add additional orange markers at a closer interval along that section. I know they are about 20 feet right now. Even 10 feet apart would help if the light idea falls through. They are too far apart in my opinion for that section.

I like the idea of the flashing beacons, but I think more orange markers seems like a better solution to me as well. I imagine orange markers at 10 feet intervals would be easier to see in a 2pm white-out than flashing beacons... but night time may be a different story.

 

[dsmitty166]

This is a great idea, even experienced riders can get caught in unforseen situations. It's not right to knock someone for this idea! Great job REV! Thanks for all the help you've done at improving the safety conditions on the Range!

 

[Mafesto]

Libby flats is there to keep the flatlanders on their side of the mountain. If you can't hack it stay home.

Without us "flatlanders" and our influx of cash for your trail system, your marked trail would consist of flagging tape on tree branches.

Nice attitude f_ _kstick!

 

[rev*baron]

Perhaps just a couple of larger, higher intensity lights that were more of a permanent fixture up near the lookout would be best along with additional trail markers that are closer together would help out. I just think with enough people thinking about this we could come up with a great solution to a ongoing problem.

For those of you that like to bash safety....I hope someday you grow up and realize that there are other people out riding besides your selfish self.

If sledders don't stick together and make our sport a more pleasant place for ALL riders at ALL skill levels....guess what....you'll lose your riding areas to the treehuggers. I know I want my boys to be able to grow up and still have places like the Snowies to ride.

 

[safesnowrider]

We been riding for over 55 years - there is a reason we been around this long..

We don't ride when we cant see-think about it

If someone puts out blinking lights on one trail-- who is going to put them on the other trails--what if a light bulb is burned out-- who pays the lawyers..

Bad idea.........................

 

[cacsrx1]

We been riding for over 55 years - there is a reason we been around this long..

We don't ride when we cant see-think about it

If someone puts out blinking lights on one trail-- who is going to put them on the other trails--what if a light bulb is burned out-- who pays the lawyers..

Bad idea.........................

I would like to ride with you, it seems the wind must never come up when your out.

 

[newmy1]

What a bunch a negative pricks, geez a guy tries to do a good deed and your miserable self can only bash the idea.