OFFICIAL I70 BITCH THREAD....

**JaytaeMoney** · 01-09-2017, 10:51 PM

Originally Posted by capulin overdrive

You white devils were supposed to leave Denver once the gold was gone, at least that's what Chief Hosa thought.

So I guess that means I-70 decongestion once the rest of the nation legalizes weed is unlikely.

**Name Redacted** · 01-10-2017, 07:20 AM

I70 closed on Vail pass due to Avalanche since 3:20am.

**doebedoe** · 01-10-2017, 07:29 AM

Originally Posted by shredgnar

I70 closed on Vail pass due to Avalanche since 3:20am.

Whoa. Any idea where the avy occurred?

**Name Redacted** · 01-10-2017, 07:39 AM

Originally Posted by doebedoe

Whoa. Any idea where the avy occurred?

Says the Narrows, west side of VP before EV I think. A few semis involved. Sounds like it'll be a while.

**Foggy_Goggles** · 01-10-2017, 07:45 AM

CDOT does not like slides on open roads. Could be an interesting day for all passes.

**summit** · 01-10-2017, 08:29 AM

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**Danno** · 01-10-2017, 09:39 AM

Whoops!

**adrenalated** · 01-10-2017, 10:52 AM

Originally Posted by Summit

Damn.

CAIC South San Juan: "Colorado narrowly escaped an avalanche fatality south of Silverton on Monday when a rider triggered an avalanche above Highway 550, was swept over a cliff, and was fully buried on the highway. The riders partner and a passing motorist were able to excavate the skier unharmed. A very close call. "

**zartagen** · 01-10-2017, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by shredgnar

Member when those two big slides covered I70 back in the early 2000's and closed the highway for a few days? Yeah, I member. We need that again.

Thanks for this! Vail is empty! Hope the truck drivers are OK.

**simple** · 01-10-2017, 11:45 AM

Look at the tunnel camera right now. The line is yuge!

**adrenalated** · 01-10-2017, 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by simple

Look at the tunnel camera right now. The line is yuge!

At least 2 miles, it looks like.

I-70 closed both directions Silverthorne to Georgetown for avalanche reduction.

**adrenalated** · 01-10-2017, 12:39 PM

Word from a buddy is Bethel just ran and hit his truck while stopped in the traffic. Nobody stuck, no debris on road, just the powder cloud. Holy shit.

**zion zig zag** · 01-10-2017, 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by adrenalated

Word from a buddy is Bethel just ran and hit his truck while stopped in the traffic. Nobody stuck, no debris on road, just the powder cloud. Holy shit.

Was he wearing brown pants?

**bean** · 01-10-2017, 12:53 PM

I can confirm by second-hand reports that he was wearing brown pants.

**simple** · 01-10-2017, 12:57 PM

His brown pants stunk before and now they are shitty.

**bobsdesk** · 01-10-2017, 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by adrenalated

Word from a buddy is Bethel just ran and hit his truck while stopped in the traffic. Nobody stuck, no debris on road, just the powder cloud. Holy shit.

I love skiing, but I'd rather take two months off than drive I70 Dec 15th - Feb 15th to do it. Sorry not sorry.

**iamTRuTH** · 01-10-2017, 02:23 PM

Just west of the Eisenhower tower. Over 10' feet 150 yards wide.

**iamTRuTH** · 01-10-2017, 02:25 PM

^ I-70 all lanes buried.

**summit** · 01-10-2017, 02:39 PM

It is amazing how many roads ARE open considering the snowfall! I'm giving the thumbs up to CAIC! And even CDOT!

**doebedoe** · 01-10-2017, 02:47 PM

Damn -- nuts up there.

Hut trip this weekend certainly isn't going to suck. And should be interesting conditions for our AIARE class.

**summit** · 01-10-2017, 03:11 PM

us6 closed between abasin and keystone for avalanche hazard

us6 closed between dillon and keystone for 20 car accident

Originally Posted by doebedoe

Damn -- nuts up there.

Hut trip this weekend certainly isn't going to suck. And should be interesting conditions for our AIARE class.

avalanche classes are always more fun when the danger is higher

**Soups** · 01-10-2017, 03:35 PM

Originally Posted by doebedoe

Damn -- nuts up there.

Hut trip this weekend certainly isn't going to suck. And should be interesting conditions for our AIARE class.

Which Hut? Headed up to one this weekend too.

**Foggy_Goggles** · 01-10-2017, 03:48 PM

Full ground blizzard in effect right now in Grand County. I was recently directed to CDOTs Twitter Feed. Seems way more up to date and helpful than the website. Wife want to drive to Steamboat. We'll see.