At this point there is little hope of a good outcome unless she was picked up by someone soon after her mother dropped her off. It doesn't take much winter experience to know that sneakers are a poor choice for hiking to 5200'.
Really sad as her 20th birthday is tomorrow.
Swiss women training here today.
The story definitely doesn't make much sense. This article mentions her mom dropped her off just before 5AM on Sunday, it would have been pitch black and freezing cold at that time. Not sure what mom would have let their kid start hiking in those conditions in sneakers and without any sort of headlamp/flashlight.Quote:
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And yeh fish still around in jersey - still trying to get out there again before skiing really gets goin - been pretty active 'round tip of da hook
Hell, I came close to hypothermia in July hiking the ridge north to Lafayette. Hot and humid when we started, up Falling Waters to the Ridge. Could see the storm approaching the notch but thought we could beat it to Greenleaf. We were wrong. All's well that ends well for me but I fear it's not going to be the same outcome for young Emily...
I'm not expecting anything good to come of this, I know what the weather was Sunday night/Monday at 3k in Maine, sneakers and "exercise pants" would have put me hypothermic very quickly.
Tragic, but what are people thinking?
Hers hoping the information is spotty and she really was prepared.
Nice to see familiar names again after a busy spring and summer! Smuggs is opening Friday for Pass holders and resort guests, then its off to the races for everyone this weekend. Hoping the precip stays frozen in the higher elevation, will be a close call.
It took 3 springs and summers and falls, but I finally finished my deck project, sans a few tweaks, bells and whistles to wait for next spring. Tons of storage space underneath and virtually bone dry. House has sprung no leaks, cars are winterized, perimeter fence has held the hounds from escaping and everyone is healthy. I'm sittin' pretty in titty sparkle city. Hope to see a few of you this season and happy thanksgiving!
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Anybody know..does/will Sugarbush do their transferable quad pack anymore?
^ Pretty sure it was already on sale. If not available now, it could be sold out already? Paging Vt-F...
ETA: Going to Okemo today for a few runs before our trek west for the holiday (not far enough west...)
BC. missed the sale, it ended sometime last week. Also had increased in price to $499 with a new midweek option for $399, likely +tax but sure of that.:rolleyes2
We may need a do-over on this thread in order to reset the weather pattern. If you want to have a Happy Thanksgiving you may not want to peek at the 10 day....
Yeah I am beginning to cast my gaze north to the chic chocs
I feel like your gaze is always pointed north….unless you are glading at BMOM.
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north but let’s not forget east!Quote:
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14” on the ground at the visitors center currently.
Yes my neck has developed a crook. Besides the mines hut I was fortunate to get four nights in the Asulkan Cabin with friends this February. There’s still two nights free for one when we are there, just saying
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Sounds like the radio scanners are reporting her body was found in the drainage below greenleaf hut, just in time for her birthday. So sorry for her family.Quote:
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That's rough, her birthday today and Thanksgiving tomorrow. This could be the difference between life or death.
awful news :(
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Maybe, depending on how much trouble the person is in when they call and what the response time is. But fundamentally, just being aware of the forecast and what the conditions require for basic clothing/gear is what new hikers need to learn. While I carry a PLB, I'd rather see people focus on prevention than getting a tool that they will rely on to get out of trouble.Quote:
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It is confounding how woefully unprepared it seems that Emily Sotero was. While it may not have saved her, how do you get away with hiking as much a she had and taking a survival course—what ever that is—and not carry a headlamp, especially when you are starting in the dark? The great tragedy of Emily Sotero's death is that, like Geraldine Largay's, it was so easily preventable. It's heart-breaking.
That's sad. We drove by there today. As others have mentioned, it doesn't add up. But at least her family has closure...Quote:
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Loon was pretty good today, and it was open. Not too many people and 2 lifts and several trail choices. We will be back tomorrow.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...e41c78016e.jpg
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As a weather freak with 3 girls in the same age bracket I am crushed. So avoidable. So utterly sad. May she Rest In Peace, and may others learn from her mistake.Quote:
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Not Without Peril may be the most important book to read before heading into the Whites.Quote:
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I was told by MNIAW that okemo delivered today. It definitely did not fall short. Amazing snow for early season night missions.
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I’ve crossed over to the Upstate thread. Happy Thanksgiving from Syracuse!
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Indeed! May everyone’s plate be full and love with laughter abound.Quote:
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Happy thanksgiving to all of you and ur families. Enjoy the day and the up coming season
THE DEVIL'S LETTUCE!!!!!!!Quote:
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I prefer Sweet Leaf, Giggle Weed, or Healing of the Nation.Quote:
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Guess I’m a Demon in Disguise…
Is this good? Me not good with maps.Quote:
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It's potentially not good for the northern Champlain valley, that's for sure. I wanted to XC accross the street at Hardack. I'm hoping Jay does alright with the usual reach around snow from coastal storms. Smuggs could get hosed.Quote:
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31º and half sunny bob w/a moderate breeze. 5/16" of new snow overnight to refresh the slopes. Get Some!
These forecast are very suspect to begin with, and most of the others I follow are more bullish for cold/snow in NE.Quote:
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Verbatim, this is saying below normal in NYS, normal in VT/NH and above in ME. The only way for this to happen in reality is if its a generally lower snow winter except for a coastal or two which misses NYS, grazes VT/NH and hits ME. That is hard to predict the week before the storm, much less months ahead of time.
In the meantime enjoy the typical roller coaster for the next 10 days, and thereafter a solid possibility of cold reloading.......
Wait, are you suggesting that in spite of all the pretty colors and resulting hand wringing these long term maps might mean ..... NOTHING?????Quote:
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All I need are some tasty turns, a blue sky, and I’m fine.
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hear, hear!
a little crunchy here but getting softer
socked-in can be ok too
as was weds soft-snow fest at k
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