^ it was this thread, post ~65 or so
^ it was this thread, post ~65 or so
Thanks. Post was from Skidog, soooo...who knows what happened.
In CA, I've seen various 4wds and awds slide off roads. Did not inspect their tires, but assume that vehicle type almost always wears M+S, occasionally dedicated snows. Pretty funny watching a Subaru take the fall line across the road into the guardrail while creeping along at <5mph. Or a similar <5 mph slide and "crash" into a bus. Or stuck on the uphill sliding backward into ditch. Or spinning out at 30 into the guardrail (was onboard for this one, thought we were going over the cliff :eek:). Or around the corner spinning into the snowbank. Amazing what ice can do. Maybe UPD has seen similar.
Come to think of, the turn into KW dumps a few weekend drivers into the meadow every time it snows. It's a running joke to bet how many cars/trucks/suvs we'll see in the meadow. Usually 1-2, best I've seen was 6.
How is coverage in LCC/BCC? Will the upcoming storm make a dent in opening new terrain? Flying in Friday and trying to decide on sticking around or hitting the road to Jackson. Would be nice to avoid the drive if it's at least looking like "fun" at LCC or BCC.
Oughta be plenty of fun come Saturday.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheK12
The base still sucks, so itll be best not to let 'er rip in the trees or jump off anything unless you are very familiar with the term in. But the new snow will be nice.Quote:
Originally Posted by telefreewasatch
FWIW Snowbird instructors are still bringing clients over to Alta.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sirshredalot
I know.at.least 2 that did in fact get turned around they had awd and acceptable tires.Quote:
Originally Posted by muted
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I know exactly what happened as I spoke directly to the people involved...are you suggesting my information is not truthful for some reason? Have i lied in the past?Quote:
Originally Posted by muted
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The photo tilting bitd.Quote:
Originally Posted by Skidog
Every powder starved pass holder, ticket holder and local will crowd the Cottonwoods. Be careful out there, and that includes the travel.
Lol that's funny. I didn't even take the pic....ok though if that labels me a misinformation specialist I guess so be it. [emoji3]Quote:
Originally Posted by concretejungle
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This is a move I can get behind!Quote:
Originally Posted by bigdude2468
Ya'll made the national news tonight.
Tanker Truck on fire on 215 south @ 7200
Interesting
Saw them using a crane to put it on a flatbed on my way into work this morn. Gnarly!Quote:
Originally Posted by MTT
M+S with the snowflake or just M+S? I wonder if they were checking for the snowflake.Quote:
Originally Posted by Skidog
as mentioned earlier..their doco/law doesnt say anything about the snowflake...just M+SQuote:
Originally Posted by tBatt
If I recall correctly, folks here stated they were indeed turning away folks without the snowflake (even though the UDOT guidelines state M+S is acceptable). I always run snowflake rated winter tires, but I have a set of ATs I use in the summer that also are snowflake rated and they are hot garbage in the snow, plus they don't really "appear" to be siped to the degree a winter tire should, so I wouldn't be surprised if I got turned away for running them (which will never happen in the winter).Quote:
Originally Posted by tBatt
It always seemed to me that they actually looked at the tread and siping rather than looking at the writing on the sidewall.
I’ll be peeved if my 2-week-old all season M+S get turned away, should I pack chains or just plan on arguing? I’m in a new AWD vehicle known for being good in the snow too and going BCC so probably a non-issue....
Yeah mine are like 5k miles on some new rims I picked up second hand. M+S light truck tire (stock on new Tacoma's) Yokohama I believe. Tread is deep. I'll argue if/when time comes.Quote:
Originally Posted by mbillie1
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^ yokos here too, M+S. we’ll see I guess. I’m just happy it’s snowing...
I'm pretty sure it'll be fine. I'm not expecting any problems.Quote:
Originally Posted by mbillie1
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If even Skidog is skiing the LCC tomorrow I think that's my cue to use a Deer Valley day.
i said it before. I have been driving up that canyon for 10 years, driving either a pathfinder or a tundra. NEVER have i used M+S with snowflake. Always M+S. Never turned around maybe they look at trucks differently? Would be stupid if they did, but hey...UPD so...Quote:
Originally Posted by boardtodeath
We have idiots in the north using FWD with summer tires trying to go up and they block road. But if your up at base by 8-8:30 I can avoid the gapers. Should be good tomorrow for sure. 3-4” at my house so far.
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8.5" in Sandy this morning. LCC gonna be a shitshow. Got my snowflake A/Ts, chains, shovel, and beer. Will they turn me around?
Yeah and oddly both LCC resorts only reporting 6"? Huh....Quote:
Originally Posted by snowaddict91
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It's probably a good day for that.Quote:
Originally Posted by BobMc
Right. Oh well the dogs have been out playing in the snow and I'm going skiing! Life is goodQuote:
Originally Posted by Skidog
Nope you're safe. Not getting my pass til Feb. All good.Quote:
Originally Posted by BobMc
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UPD was turning around 2wd cars at the bottom of BCC around 10:45 am, just waving through anything AWD looking. not checking tires.
beautiful winter day, hell yeah. didn’t ski bad either. cold on the ridgelines, deep too, felt like a foot+ and still snowing.
cheers, hope y’all got some.
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Belongs in random bird thread too if not already thereQuote:
Originally Posted by BobMc
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Well that was some dust on rock and fauna today. Always amazed how well we humans can handle adverse conditions without killing ourselves.
Survival, luck, and something else...no wind and light density...ran my routes today slower than I have all year. Too bad we can't collect valley snowfall and distribute it at the upper elevations. Heard there was more snow in the valley than up high.
We can take comfort in knowing that we live in a place that is the most constant for hundreds of miles around. Centered in the west.
And this place will still be standing when other neighbors are living in rain...at least for a while. Something someone can wish on one's kids.
Ummm isn't that showing 7.5 inches?! 😂😂😂Quote:
Originally Posted by snowaddict91
Great skiing yesterday in the upper big cottonwood powder parks! Damn crowded though and UPD was ticketing improperly parked cars in the spruces lot. Early season/low snow conditions still exist as I exploded my upper boot buckles when I kicked a stump. Better some buckles than a knee but damn that was a close call.
ZZZ getting deep
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Today was pretty fuckin good. Legit thigh deep, right side up blower. I did hit one or two rocks, but no major damage done. Skied east/northeast facing terrain at and above 9000 feet. No instabilities noted but kept it less than 30 degrees other than some small rollovers.
++VIBES+++
Skier caught in in-bounds avalanche at Snowbasin flown to hospital
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damn that sucks