Loon - 4/10/05 - and a bonus

[Vortex]

Re: olden daze

I understand the freedom of making decisions at the last second. Out trips we plan pretty well in advance. Putting together a A_z channel might work. We have a channel all our friends are hooked into also. I know killington zone folks have a channel they use. Time to think of a good way. Good idea.

Bob,
The radio method doesn't preclude the pre-planning method you use now. In fact, only one in the group needs a radio if you do it that way. Then, if I change my plans and decide to join up, I stand a better chance of finding you.

I started to use radios about 10 years ago, before cell phones were pervasive (at that time there was ZERO cell coverage at resorts, so a radio was a necessity.)

The Ski-VT group used to have a very low-tech way of doing it. Each of them would attach a piece of green plaid fabric to the back of a jacket or helmet. Ostensibly, you could pick them out of the crowd!

Back in the olden-days circa 1992, email/PM wasn't particularly timely - sometimes you'd get your message a day late.

Back in the pre-Cambrian days in the 70's, we would just meet up by posting a note on a pole at the bottom of the lift.

You have some good points. I like the idea of some kind way to find each other. I'm the king of over planning. Don't come up with to many ideas you will end up in charge of stuff. :idea: