markov Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 As a volunteer ski patroller at another mountain I can say from my own experience that boundary enforcement pretty much sucks. I avoid it at all costs. Of course, all of the Crystal patrollers are paid employees (they don't have any vollies) so I guess they'll have to do what they're told. I definitely think that when people see the red jacket & white cross they should think "rescue" not "cop"...but it looks like the winds of change are blowing the other way at CM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cman Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 Used to be that way in Jackson hole, patrolers lurking to bust people, even cops on skis a couple of times. But now the boundaries are open all the time and if you get into trouble the county SAR is your only hope. i don't see why crystal couldn't do it, after all from JH you can ski off the back into Teton park, which is also a national park, and that does not seem to be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steepconcrete Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 I definitely think that when people see the red jacket & white cross they should think "rescue" not "cop. Â great point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neversummer Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 I avoid it at all costs. Of course, all of the Crystal patrollers are paid employees (they don't have any vollies) so I guess they'll have to do what they're told. Â Actually there are 30-40 vollies every sat-sun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Schuldt Posted August 23, 2004 Author Share Posted August 23, 2004 Front page story in the Seattle PI http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/187492_crystal23.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 Haven't you ever heard "You get what you pay for"! It's about time they improve the ski areas around here. I see Alta finally put in a high speed quad. Get with the times gents. You're probably skiing on those skinny skis, LOL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineK Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 There are plenty of high speed quads at Crystal right now. I'm happy with things the way they are, and I don't want to pay for more lifts. Â I should add that concidering global warming and the fact that the skier/snowboarder population is not growing I don't think that more lifts are a good business stratigy. Â If I owned the ski area I would try for the Gondola, a super fancy summit restaurant and a big base area with lots of shops selling cute NW artwork. Thats how you make money not off this skiing crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotterdamerung Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 A gondola to the top of Snoqualmie Mountain would be a good idea too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawgoddess Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 People get busted for poaching all the time in CO. If I remember right it's a big fine from the sheriff. Â some resorts will also ban you for a year or two. there are so many cool places you can go ski without poaching ... or paying. signed- already dreaming of freshies ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 I should add that concidering global warming and the fact that the skier/snowboarder population is not growing I don't think that more lifts are a good business stratigy. If I owned the ski area I would try for the Gondola, a super fancy summit restaurant and a big base area with lots of shops selling cute NW artwork. Thats how you make money not off this skiing crap.  This is what is happening in Europe. Banks are starting to refuse loans to skiing operations for enhanced lifts becuase of global warming. The banks believe they won't get their money back becuase they believe the ski area operaters will have less revenue from the lessened ski seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_e Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 all this just means we're gonna have to hit the northback hard this year while it's still there. it will be hard to let go though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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