These couple of threads (new and old) about avalanche safety and gear got me thinking about Moonlight Basin, and its new ski terrain. Why is this terrain which is above in-bounds ski runs open to people without avalanche gear? Jack Merde?
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Thread: Speaking of Avy safety...
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01-23-2004, 01:04 AM #1
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Speaking of Avy safety...
Last edited by BakerBoy; 01-23-2004 at 02:18 AM.
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01-23-2004, 01:23 AM #2
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I finally heard that the other day and couldn't believe it. Oh well, I'm sure there aren't slides on that stuff anyway.
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01-23-2004, 01:52 AM #3
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http://www.moonlightbasin.com/themou...rthface_lg.jpg
Oh there is nothing to worry about here....
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01-23-2004, 02:15 AM #4
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Well, you can tell it never slides because there is so much snow that it covers all the trees that are growing there and anchoring everything in place. We're talking old growth and tons of snow. My guess is you would find the tops of the trees 6, maybe 7 inches under the surface.
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01-23-2004, 02:16 AM #5
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But hey, if it makes you feel any safer, I hear the MTA cliffs are permanently closed for our own safety.
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01-23-2004, 08:51 AM #6
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think they just bomb the hell out of it... slide for lifes are the bigger possibility now with minimal snow and dicey traverses... a question for the insurance company I guess
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