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Thread: Snow in the PNW 20-21: We may have Corona but Corona doesn't have us!

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    What's the situation for Ikon Pass derelicts? Stop at the ticket window to get a ticket, or get bopped around for an hour and then get a ticket at some basement makeshift office with a red stapler?
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    Quote Originally Posted by SeatownSlackey View Post
    noticed this on the Summit website. New this year no? Think it will actually be enforced? Parking lots and plowing were a shitshow last season so i'd wager just lipservice.

    Parking For Hiking & Touring

    Parking lots at the ski area are either leased or privately owned for use by guests of The Summit & Alpental. Please do not use ski area parking lots on weekends or holidays. This is especially so at Alpental. Lot 4 at Alpental is now for Summit passholders only. If you are not a patron of the ski area, you must park in the "Lower Lot" as seen on the trail map. The lower lot is located just below the Alpental foot bridge and the first parking lot on the left as you travel up Alpental road. Consider carpooling whenever possible and be sensitive and respectful to ski area guests, the ski area and their parking policies & signs.
    LIKE! Show your pass at your car window as you drive up? I'm down.

    Edit: Noticed the "carpool whenever possible". Are you kidding me? During a pandemic? Sigh...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Toadman View Post
    What's the situation for Ikon Pass derelicts? Stop at the ticket window to get a ticket, or get bopped around for an hour and then get a ticket at some basement makeshift office with a red stapler?
    Don't know
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    Quote Originally Posted by SeatownSlackey View Post
    noticed this on the Summit website. New this year no? Think it will actually be enforced? Parking lots and plowing were a shitshow last season so i'd wager just lipservice.

    Parking For Hiking & Touring

    Parking lots at the ski area are either leased or privately owned for use by guests of The Summit & Alpental. Please do not use ski area parking lots on weekends or holidays. This is especially so at Alpental. Lot 4 at Alpental is now for Summit passholders only. If you are not a patron of the ski area, you must park in the "Lower Lot" as seen on the trail map. The lower lot is located just below the Alpental foot bridge and the first parking lot on the left as you travel up Alpental road. Consider carpooling whenever possible and be sensitive and respectful to ski area guests, the ski area and their parking policies & signs.
    One can only hope stevens follows suit. As much as I dislike any sort of restrictions I also really like when restrictions favor my addiction.

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    nice, with 6 open!

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    Quote Originally Posted by SeatownSlackey View Post
    noticed this on the Summit website. New this year no? Think it will actually be enforced? Parking lots and plowing were a shitshow last season so i'd wager just lipservice.

    Parking For Hiking & Touring

    Parking lots at the ski area are either leased or privately owned for use by guests of The Summit & Alpental. Please do not use ski area parking lots on weekends or holidays. This is especially so at Alpental. Lot 4 at Alpental is now for Summit passholders only. If you are not a patron of the ski area, you must park in the "Lower Lot" as seen on the trail map. The lower lot is located just below the Alpental foot bridge and the first parking lot on the left as you travel up Alpental road. Consider carpooling whenever possible and be sensitive and respectful to ski area guests, the ski area and their parking policies & signs.
    Hmm. So now the dog walkers and sledders will have to either walk up the road, or walk through the base area to get to their uphill dog park. Maybe there will be a few less of 'em.

    Might just create more conflict. Not that it will be enforced though.

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    Don’t forget the throngs of snowshoers.

    Half the lot has been snow tourist parking last 4-5yrs or so.


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    Quote Originally Posted by WSDOT

    Wednesday, November 18, 2020

    We’re working hard keeping roads open this winter during the pandemic, but we need your help

    By Barbara LaBoe


    Winter may not officially start until mid-December, but winter weather has certainly arrived in our state and our crews are once again working hard to pre-treat and clear roads.

    But as with many things in 2020, they're also adjusting to a new normal, including additional safety equipment and procedures. We've been working hard to prepare for a COVID-19 winter, but this year more than ever we also need the public's help.

    To be clear, we're still staffing around the clock to prepare for and respond to storms. Our crews take pride in the job they do, day in and day out, to keep people and freight moving. But due to the pandemic, our levels of service may be affected this year, especially during heavy or long-lasting storms.

    For example, to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, we must sanitize equipment such as plows and other machines between each shift, lengthening shift change times. We can call crews in early during heavy storms, but physical distancing requirements also mean we must carefully time that this year to avoid excess crowding in the maintenance sheds. We also are keeping a frugal eye on overtime and materials to be good financial stewards during statewide budget reductions. And, due to hiring freezes and other reductions, hiring and training temporary winter crews started later this year and we have fewer overall Maintenance workers who can backfill crews during long storms or if several of our crew members get sick.

    What does this mean for travelers?
    Roads or passes may close sooner than they normally would during storms.
    Closures may last longer as leaner crews will need more time to complete treating and clearing. We know closures are frustrating, but we must be sure our crews can work safely and that all the needed steps have taken place before we reopen a road to travelers. Safety remains our priority.
    Lower priority roads may not be cleared as often as crews focus on the more heavily traveled high priority roads in their area.
    Tire chains may be required more frequently. It's possible that chains will be required more often than a "normal" winter as leaner crews may not be able to keep roads to bare and wet conditions.
    As with any winter, location and severity of a given storm also play a role in response. But we want everyone to be prepared given the extra challenges this year.

    So, how can you help? Be prepared for winter travel and stay informed both before and throughout your travel. Often, pass closures are due to collisions or slide-offs caused by drivers going too fast or not having proper winter travel equipment. Once a crash happens on a pass, for example, the entire road may have to be closed to allow tow trucks and others to reach the area. So one driver going too fast or failing to install chains can close an entire pass for thousands of travelers. That's why we need everyone's help to keep traffic moving.

    What can you do?

    -Be prepared for possible delays and ensure you carry winter travel gear.
    -Stay informed. It's even more important to check weather and conditions before you leave and during travel – never check from behind the wheel. Use our travel alerts and many tools and social media accounts and the 511 phone system to keep informed of conditions and any possible closures or alerts.
    -Carry chains and know how to install them. Requiring chains allows us to keep moving during storms rather than closing a pass or roadway. If you haven't before, look into getting chains or the traction alternatives recommended for your vehicle. And practice putting them on at home, so you know how to do it if they're ever required.
    -Carry extra masks and hand sanitizer. Be prepared for unexpected delays and possibly needing to make unplanned stops or getting assistance such as towing. You'll want to be sure to stay safe in these interactions.
    -Expect less than ideal conditions. Drive assuming snow and ice conditions. Even when it appears wet, it might be black ice. Reduce speeds and leave more space between vehicles.
    -Consider altering travel plans during heavy storms. If you're unsure about your winter driving ability or your vehicle's equipment, there's no shame in delaying or altering your travel plans.

    Our crews have been and will continue working around the clock to keep traffic moving this winter. We thank you in advance for your patience during closures and ask all travelers to do all they can to help keep traffic moving. We want everyone to get where they're going and make it home safe and sound at the end of each day.
    https://wsdotblog.blogspot.com/2020/...oads-open.html

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    Sup faggots, umm I mean maggots. I used to be beardmech, but I decided testosterone is for dicks and I much rather be a pussy. I just wanted to let people know I am not dead or back in prison. I must decided to transition when the ski season closed. Roxxy appeared. Tits and all. TLDR Beardmech = transgender lesbian woman, Roxxy



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    Welcome. Have you thought about trying Apline Zone?

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    Quote Originally Posted by SeatownSlackey View Post
    nice...ski nash or edelweiss?
    Edelweiss, only made it to the top of gun mount.

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    Anyone want to let a jong tag along for a tour tomorrow? I did my Avy1 a few years ago, am decently fit, but typically only get out for a handful of tours pre/post season each year.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Roxxygirl View Post
    Sup faggots, umm I mean maggots. I used to be beardmech, but I decided testosterone is for dicks and I much rather be a pussy. I just wanted to let people know I am not dead or back in prison. I must decided to transition when the ski season closed. Roxxy appeared. Tits and all. TLDR Beardmech = transgender lesbian woman, Roxxy


    You got tits now??

    Sweet, post’em up.


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    Quote Originally Posted by AK47bp View Post
    You got tits now??

    Sweet, post’em up.


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    Fuck Alterra! They just released a bunch of single day tickets that you can purchase on days where passholders can't get a reservation. For a season pass holder, ever weekend day is booked until 12/19. However, you can go to the website and buy a single day ticket for $80 bucks on the days you can't get reservations. I'm a working smuck and can only ride on the weekends right now. If they are selling day tickets for weekends that I can't get a reservation, then fuck'em. I'm riding without a reservation.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stairmaster View Post
    Fuck Alterra! They just released a bunch of single day tickets that you can purchase on days where passholders can't get a reservation. For a season pass holder, ever weekend day is booked until 12/19. However, you can go to the website and buy a single day ticket for $80 bucks on the days you can't get reservations. I'm a working smuck and can only ride on the weekends right now. If they are selling day tickets for weekends that I can't get a reservation, then fuck'em. I'm riding without a reservation.
    Paging Altasnob....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stairmaster View Post
    Fuck Alterra! They just released a bunch of single day tickets that you can purchase on days where passholders can't get a reservation.
    WTF. So what does an unlimited seasons pass mean? I've already paid, yet I'm not supposed to ski?
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    I have an $85 "Adult Early Morning" ticket in my cart for 11/27 and the Ikon reservation site shows none available for that date.

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    IMO the weekday/weekend/afternoon distinction shouldn't matter. If an Ikon passholder is unable to make a reservation for a given day then no day tickets, weekday, weekend, afternoon, or otherwise for that date should be for sale.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nwslider View Post
    IMO the weekday/weekend/afternoon distinction shouldn't matter. If an Ikon passholder is unable to make a reservation for a given day then no day tickets, weekday, weekend, afternoon, or otherwise for that date should be for sale.
    Yep.

    And that window to buy day tickets should only be 24hrs prior to ski day.
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    Quote Originally Posted by nwslider View Post
    IMO the weekday/weekend/afternoon distinction shouldn't matter. If a passholder is unable to make a reservation for a given day then no day tickets, weekday, weekend, afternoon, or otherwise for that date should be for sale.
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    I can’t totally agree with this. They need to set aside some day tickets for daily lift sales. Cmon.

    Ikon fucked up, they should have made passes that reflected the reality that all of us can’t ski every day. They should have done capped local unlimited passes. Passes that require reservations, passes that only give you so many days etc.

    They should have had many more price tiers.

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    Quote Originally Posted by thejongiest View Post
    I can’t totally agree with this. They need to set aside some day tickets for daily lift sales. Cmon.

    Ikon fucked up, they should have made passes that reflected the reality that all of us can’t ski every day. They should have done capped local unlimited passes. Passes that require reservations, passes that only give you so many days etc.

    They should have had many more price tiers.
    Do you have a pass?


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    Quote Originally Posted by thejongiest View Post
    I can’t totally agree with this. They need to set aside some day tickets for daily lift sales. Cmon.

    They should have made passes that reflected the reality that all of us can’t ski every day. . Passes that require reservations, passes that only give you so many days etc.

    They should have had many more price tiers.
    no.

    Ikon fucked up, They should have done capped passes to renewing passholders only.

    yes.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MagnificentUnicorn View Post
    Do you have a pass?


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    Yes, but my girlfriend does not. So what, she just can never ski a weekend?

    Ikon fucked up, but they probably are reserving some spots for pass holders and some for daily ticket sales. What that ratio should be, I feel is reasonable to discuss.

    If they are allowing say 5000 people (throwing a number out there), I think they having 4500 pass holders and 500 day tickets is reasonable.

    But they also need to be transparent about these numbers, which you know these fuckers won’t be.

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