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FOBP 10th anniversary AT and Splitboard giveaway Awesome deal. Love to see a maggot win these.
Wish I wasn't ineligible.
Anyone know what ripped on Berthoud today? Got pics? Heard someone triggered a slide that was visible from the summit parking lot, and that they deployed their airbag. I'm guessing it was something from Rush 1 over to Nitro?
from CAIC Website
Date: 2014/01/18 Time: 10:30 AM (Estimated)
Observer: Public
Area Description: A steep convex roll Debris field was estimated at 150 to 180 feet wide, 8 to 10+ feet deep.
Landmark: Berthoud Pass west side
Average Slope Angle: 38 °
Average Crown: 60 in
Maximum Crown: 96 in
Average Width: 20 ft
Maximum Width: 175 ft
Average Vertical: 200 ft
Maximum Vertical: 250 ft
Comments: A snowboarder entered 1st and stopped on a rock outcrop to watch the skier. Skier was caught and carried but arrested half way down the path. Skier deployed airbag.
Probably the same spot that catches people off guard each year or so.
Looked to be around Nitro where they triggered. That is a line I haven't ridden there so I am not 100% sure but think that is where it was. Crown at the top where all the wind loading is was pretty deep on the convexity. Maybe 5-6 feet? Looked like a soil your shorts ride. Glad the skier got out okay. Not a lot a great decisions putting himself in that spot. A close call is about the best result you can have.
I took a few photos. I'll try to throw them up a little later if no one beats me to it.
Here are some pics I pulled off my camera.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y9/...psf2dd70c4.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y9/...pse4dbc1dd.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y9/...ps2e322716.jpg
That's definitely Nitro. Would not be a fun place to take a ride.
Helmet cam and interview from the skier.
http://denver.cbslocal.com/2014/01/1...nche-on-video/
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Originally Posted by adrenalated
Huh. That was a fairly light-hearted, "no biggie" type vibe in that story. Especially after two large (with one being fatal) slides in East Vail recently. I don't wanna say CBS local is glamorizing it...but they kinda did.
I thought that too. I couldn't tell if it was jsut the reporting/editing or if the skier actually had a "no biggie" kinda attitude towards it.Quote:
Originally Posted by SILENCER
Maybe things were happening too fast, but the way he says "so I decided to straightline over the cliff" I'm wondering why he wouldn't try to stop and let the slide run its course?
Killclimbz's photos definitely show the crown line above where the skier was at when it was triggered. Pretty sure he was going off that cliff no matter what.Quote:
Originally Posted by skiingfiddler
anyone been up after this week of high pressure? how's it skiing up there?
found a phone in the parking lot friday AM. banged up but working. Left a message on your "Home" number. PM me if its yours
I keep reading so many positive things about George Dirth. R.I.P young jedi
Anyone get up there today? How was it? Specifically looking for info on floral cuz I'm thinking about doing a quick dawn patrol up that way in the am.
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^^^Dooshed. If you're looking for fresh tracks, look elsewhere.
Thanks Foggy! Did you get a look at Stanley? I'm sue it got blasted but I wonder if it slid down deep. Oh wait, you go the other way from the pass don't you? Anyone else happen to get a glance at Stanley?
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Gay Stanley pix from hells isn't even past the dock you day tripper! Lol at least get to the shoulder gaper before you start snappin
Nope that's gafneys nitro is the green run
Tylaw - I feel like you have something really important to say. English, do you speak it?
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Really? Who thought it was a good idea to ski across the top of Mines?
Any reports from today? Should've been snowing. :-)
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FOBP had an on snow day so it was probably a shit show.
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The last two days have been very good.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cruiser
Significant transport today.