OFFICIAL I70 BITCH THREAD....

**Kevo** · 12-23-2017, 10:48 PM

Originally Posted by JET123

Assuming roads are open in the morning, going to try for an early start from FtC...fingers crossed to get to LL

What could go wrong?

**SKIP IN7RO** · 12-23-2017, 10:49 PM

Originally Posted by SkiBall

People have lost their damn minds. The on-ramp barrier arm was put down at Vail this evening, and apparently VPD left it un-attended as I am guessing they were needed elsewhere. Somebody/bodies moved the cones and lifted the barrier to about 1/3 mast and got on the highway. Of course some others saw this partial opening and followed suit. Don't know how many got on before it got attended to, but I hope they were tied to a post and whipped.

My car has an ultimate set of Blizzaks. We can make it.

**SkiBall** · 12-23-2017, 10:52 PM

Tied. Post. Whip.

**JET123** · 12-23-2017, 10:52 PM

Not a damn thing... so I'm teling myself!

**zartagen** · 12-23-2017, 10:52 PM

Originally Posted by permnation

My car has an ultimate set of Blizzaks. We can make it.

Did you?

**SKIP IN7RO** · 12-23-2017, 11:04 PM

Originally Posted by zartagen

Did you?

Only if Spicoli was my pilot.

**Danno** · 12-23-2017, 11:04 PM

Originally Posted by Kevo

What could go wrong?

Are you in his car?

**SkiBall** · 12-23-2017, 11:05 PM

Talked to a guy that re-routed from I80 due to closure IIRC. Just not his day.

**smmokan** · 12-23-2017, 11:31 PM

Originally Posted by JET123

Assuming roads are open in the morning, going to try for an early start from FtC...fingers crossed to get to LL

You're one dedicated SOB. Loveland is showing 4" on their pow cam, and they don't have much of anything good open. Sounds like a recipe for a hell of a Christmas Eve.

Go for it.

**Danno** · 12-23-2017, 11:32 PM

What could possibly go wrong?

**iceclimb** · 12-23-2017, 11:42 PM

The problem today isn’t so much the massive snow.... it’s the wind. Was driving up to Avon this afternoon, saw semis pushed around on the ice.

Not sure the 4” at Loveland will be there in the AM.

**JET123** · 12-23-2017, 11:44 PM

Agreed, I'll check things in the morning and reassess

**Underoos** · 12-24-2017, 01:50 AM

This morning I drove from Winter Park to Loveland (the town) for work. Left Loveland at 3:30pm to head back up, knowing I was in for some trouble. Got on the frontage rd at Idaho Springs, wasted an hour in stop-and -go, found out Berthoud was closed. Turned around, went back up north and through Poudre canyon and through North Park. Cameron Pass was windy. Willow Creek I was feeling the 4Runner high centering in about a foot of snow. Made it home at 12:30am. Studded tires were a wise purchase. Fuck I70.

**skiracer88_00** · 12-24-2017, 08:57 AM

Originally Posted by smmokan

You're one dedicated SOB. Loveland is showing 4" on their pow cam, and they don't have much of anything good open. Sounds like a recipe for a hell of a Christmas Eve.

Go for it.

It took 1:30 to get to Loveland from Denver this morning. Thanks for spreading the butt-hurt to get people off the roads. Loveland opened more of the steps yesterday. I’ll ski the pow, while the haters are back in Denver thank you very much.

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**ski-wpk** · 12-24-2017, 09:25 AM

What’s my best source for 40/Berthoud closure updates? COtrip? Looks like it’s still closed.

**doebedoe** · 12-24-2017, 09:36 AM

Originally Posted by ski-wpk

What’s my best source for 40/Berthoud closure updates? COtrip? Looks like it’s still closed.

Buddy was just up there, still closed.

**fastfroggy** · 12-24-2017, 09:54 AM

open at 8:45 according to CDOT text

**ski-wpk** · 12-24-2017, 09:56 AM

Awesome thanks.

**JET123** · 12-24-2017, 10:29 AM

Set the alarm, but forgot to turn it ON...fuck me

**CLsurf** · 12-24-2017, 12:27 PM

I want to try and clarify my understanding of what happened here.

The storm brought 6-12 inches along the I-70 corridor and high winds that reduced visibility. Everyone spending the holidays in the mountains (Summit County) arrived at DIA yesterday in rental cars.

Was the road closed because of:

A) Too much snow and adverse conditions
B) Car accidents and too much traffic

**doebedoe** · 12-24-2017, 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by CLsurf

I want to try and clarify my understanding of what happened here.

The storm brought 6-12 inches along the I-70 corridor and high winds that reduced visibility. Everyone spending the holidays in the mountains (Summit County) arrived at DIA yesterday in rental cars.

Was the road closed because of:

A) Too much snow and adverse conditions
B) Car accidents and too much traffic

It's not an either or. It A + B.

**goldengatestinx** · 12-24-2017, 02:42 PM

Looking forward to getting up to LL after New Years and the clown show returns to their tents elsewhere.

**simple** · 12-24-2017, 02:42 PM

Agreed. Both. Not sure why berthoud was closed. We waited for a while.

**BP Pow** · 12-24-2017, 04:32 PM

Originally Posted by skiracer88_00

It took 1:30 to get to Loveland from Denver this morning. Thanks for spreading the butt-hurt to get people off the roads. Loveland opened more of the steps yesterday. I’ll ski the pow, while the haters are back in Denver thank you very much.

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Loveland was real good today