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Knew I recognized those peaks in the background at the end.

Gold Hill @Mayflower Gulch? On second thought no way that’s where it is because it would be packed with people Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have watched this about 5xs today and it made me smile every time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I found this really funny. Someone posted this on the Backcountry Skiing FB group. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Colorado too. News showed tons of cars again at Berthoud Pass yesterday. For the love of God, just stop and take a pause. Heard there was a sheriff at East Portal TH turning skiers away. I really don’t get the, “Everyone else is stuck inside but I am gonna get out and ski because I am special” mentality. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

This is awesome! I feel like there is a learning curve, and I am definitely still learning. But it’s a great way to extend your season and get away from the crowds. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I spent a lot of time at Jilly’s growing up. Wish I had a picture of my super cool 2 tone jeans and multiple shirts with popped collars.

@indiggio been following all the mayhem. People need to just chill out, hoping this latest round of stay at home orders does something. @toast21602 thanks for asking. Monday I turned the corner and woke up for the first time without the “fog.” Still have a slight headache and have to take breaks from screens. Really wish I could read a book but don’t think I am ready for that yet. Tried driving Yesterday and it made me dizzy. All the fast eye movements I think. Bending over to do laundry etc makes me dizzy still. My studio is having online yoga classes but don’t think I am ready for all the head below heart moves, or balancing for that matter. Hopefully next week. I did get my boot off yesterday, however, so super psyched about that. Have to wait 2 weeks to hike but I can do neighborhood walks. @AtomicSkier looking forward to using it!

My latest email from the Town of Crested Butte says Gunnison County has the highest per capita rate of infection of all of Colorado. They are up to 52 cases, which seems insane.

Guess maybe I screwed myself. Bought Ikon before the panic and Epic just last week. I will blame the Epic purchase on my foggy concussed brain and not thinking clearly. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just looked it up; Gunnison county 17, 246 Boulder county 326,078

Denver issued stay at home order yesterday and Boulder followed today. Starts at 5pm. I can’t get the stats on mountain towns/counties, but I get daily updates emailed from Crested Butte. As of yesterday Gunnison county had 36 cases (1death). To compare, Boulder county had 39 cases, obviously Gunnison county is tiny compared to Boulder.

@Schif I would say do not come to Colorado. Every day more and more mountain communities are saying they do not want visitors in their town. Most have tiny medical facilities and do not want them stressed by more COVID cases or by people getting injured hiking/skiing etc. SAR has also said their resources are stretched thin and asking people to just sit tight. I know Summit, Gunnison and now The San Juan’s have issued orders about visitors. Hotels are closed as are short term rentals. Red Mountain Pass (RT 550) just issued an order that no one is allowed to drive over it unless you are local. Berthoud and Loveland Pass were complete shit shows last weekend with people parked illegally and way too many people around. Cars were towed. I think soon, those two passes will close to recreation. All local trailheads within a 2 hr drive of Denver are overcrowded. i know this is a total bummer to hear, but honestly, stay put.

The big kitties seem to be out and about town today. Not my photo but taken about 1.5 miles away from my house in a residential neighborhood. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

My doctor did a telephone appt with me and said I should wear a blindfold as much as possible for a few days since I was still so dizzy. I sat my ass on the couch and listened to lots of podcasts and after two days the dizziness is almost gone. Just one small headache spot and a little foginess left. Ordered this helmet (on 1/2 off sale!). Has a relatively new technology instead of styrofoam and extra support in the back. Even if I was not banged up right now I would not be in the backcountry. People are acting like fools, crowding trailheads, parking stupid and going out with no gear or education. If I get my boot off on Wednesday (fingers crossed) I am looking forward to walking a ton by the end of the week, then hopefully hiking by the following week. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I only got 5 days on my epic pass (6 if you count the one run before my injury) all at Crested Butte. Not complaining, it paid for itself. I just ordered Full Epic for next season since there was talk of a PASR Telluride trip. Don’t disappoint me.

https://www.summitdaily.com/news/with-chairlifts-closed-backcountry-danger-now-extends-to-what-is-typically-in-bounds-terrain/?fbclid=IwAR1PeuqLNbfVhwj0ECagtAYkQKZ1HKKguzfJdjMHwZrxncFv_E4GFk0gb00 agree with this. Lots of people on the FB groups asking, “I have no gear or education, but where is it safe to backcountry ski?”

Moab is basically shutting down the town since lots of people were flocking there and their hospital and resources are so small. People on FB are now asking “Where can I camp that’s warm since I can’t go to Moab?” Jesus just stay home! I admit that it took a while to sink in for me. Even on Saturday we were saying to each other “Should we be skiing?” But people who don’t grasp the gravity of the situation now, I just don’t get it.

Once I feel well enough to ski again I promise to do my part to bring some backcountry stoke here with pictures.

Made it out just in time. Self isolating anyway due to my injury.[mention=1753]jfskidan[/mention]. mention=264]@ridgeracer Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

It was a great week with the boys! I need to post this so everyone knows how awesome these 2 are. Yesterday was looking great with about 3” of fresh. We started on Red Lady lift and were traversing over to Paradise lift first run of the day. Started out groomed but on the first head wall after making a few turns something caught my left ski and turned me around backwards. I was totally out of control and fell downhill and landed on the back of my head. When the stars stopped spinning over my head I looked around and saw one pole 10’ above me. I managed to get up and grab that but did not see the other. Finally saw the tip of the strap peeking out from the snow. I slowly skied down and Domenic was waiting for me and Dan had gone back up to look for me. I was a total mess and he got me over to a picnic table. He asked if I needed medical attention and I wasn’t thinking straight. I said I wasn’t sure and was just going to go back to the house and end my ski day. He called over a patroller who assessed me and looked at my helmet and saw it was cracked. He called for back up and they wrapped me in the taco and put me in the sled. Diagnosis is a concussion. When the guys got me back to the house I told them I was going to rest and they should go back and ski. They insisted on packing up the house and driving me back to Boulder. They both took such good care of me. I couldn’t even walk without holding on to one of them. And they both got to see me ugly cry. Doctor said concussions make people emotional, women cry and men get very angry. Girl next to me at clinic also had a concussion and she couldn’t stop crying either. Walking unassisted today, still dizzy with headache and ribs on one side are real sore, so I guess I fell on them too. So a huge thank you and hugs to Dan and Domenic! Pic of my helmet Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Day 30 for me. I demoed some skis today as I have definitely outgrown my current pair. They skied well and felt like I needed less effort to ski them fast. I wanted to try another pair after lunch but they were out. Gonna try to see if I can bolt them down in the next 2 days that we have left to ski here. Did a lot of groomers today and hit some of the blacks off Silver Queen but none of the intense stuff the guys did. Was another good ski day. Only took one picture. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Texas represented!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Wonderful dinner at Ryce Asian Bistro. Dan and I had the 14er which is chicken, beef, shrimp and scallops. Probably my new favorite meal there Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk