It was NOT a Mazmas climb. Just climbers that are Mazamas members. Very experienced climbers. All have summited Denali. Two summitted Ama Dablam in Nepal. MY thoughts are with them in their recovery.
Ski only 25 degree or less slopes! Have fun with that!
Rather than cheaping out, get the training and buy the gear.
If your buddies are also morons, they won't have the gear or training to dig you sorry ass out anyway. Swim much?
I called the Forest Service today in HR. It was a waste of time. They haven't sent anyone to look at the road in weeks. They said they probably wouldn't open the first gate until the middle of June. Then they'll wait until the road dries out before opening the upper gate.