Skiing Down Edge of Trails Fast

[dmc]

i watched in amazement once when a snowboarder plowed into a guy who was just standing there. the snowboarder gets up and starts yelling at the guy, blaming him. her logic was based on "what are you doing stopped in the middle of a hill" :roll:

He probably used to be a skier that used that same logic against snowboarders stopping in the middle of the trail

 

[gmcunni]

He probably used to be a skier that used that same logic against snowboarders stopping in the middle of the trail

huh?

 

[RSTuthill]

i watched in amazement once when a snowboarder plowed into a guy who was just standing there. the snowboarder gets up and starts yelling at the guy, blaming him. her logic was based on "what are you doing stopped in the middle of a hill" :roll:

Actually, there ARE spots you shouldn't stand, especially in groups clogging up the middle of the trail to free traffic. And especially right over a knoll out of sight to oncoming traffic until the last instant. Nonetheless, person ahead always has the right of way and you blast over a knoll at your and others' peril.

 

[Steve]

I was amazed talking with a snowboard INSTRUCTOR the other day. She was upset that a skier had approached her yelling at her for wiping him out from behind. She started telling me she was flying and he made a turn and cut her off, no where to go. I told her she needed to go back to the kiddie hill and learn the rules (person downhill ALWAYS has the right of way) etc..She was dumbfounded like this was some new concept and tried to turn it into a skier vs snowboarder thing.I just think that alot has been lost in the etiquette department these days.

The rules of the road are totally the "kinda' suggestions some schmucks live by, but they don't apply to me" rules.

Especially on local "hills" like Wachusett where they powerful uphill capacity but not lots of square acerage to spread the population out over. Sometimes there's just too many dangerous skiers per square yard for my enjoyment.

 

[gmcunni]

Actually, there ARE spots you shouldn't stand, especially in groups clogging up the middle of the trail to free traffic. And especially right over a knoll out of sight to oncoming traffic until the last instant. Nonetheless, person ahead always has the right of way and you blast over a knoll at your and others' peril.

true, i always try to warn my kids about blind spots and not stopping where you can't be seen. in the case of my comment above it was in a wide open area, the guy had been stopped for more than a minute and was visible from 100 yards away on a practically flat section of trail. the lady who hit him was an obvious novice and probably had little control over her board... but rather than apologize she decided to attack the guy... really classy lady, not.

 

[mondeo]

I was amazed talking with a snowboard INSTRUCTOR the other day. She was upset that a skier had approached her yelling at her for wiping him out from behind. She started telling me she was flying and he made a turn and cut her off, no where to go. I told her she needed to go back to the kiddie hill and learn the rules (person downhill ALWAYS has the right of way) etc..She was dumbfounded like this was some new concept and tried to turn it into a skier vs snowboarder thing.I just think that alot has been lost in the etiquette department these days.

Will those damn kids not get off your lawn, as well?

 

[polariso]

Will those damn kids not get off your lawn, as well?

The kids dont go near my lawn, they know better.

 

[dmc]

I told her she needed to go back to the kiddie hill and learn the rules (person downhill ALWAYS has the right of way) etc...

Excellent!!!! That means I NEVER have to look up a trail before I start riding! I never have to worry about anyone above me because it's always their fault!! WOOOHOOO!! We can throw out that line from the code!!

What freedom you've supplied me with today..

 

[polariso]

Excellent!!!! That means I NEVER have to look up a trail before I start riding! I never have to worry about anyone above me because it's always their fault!! WOOOHOOO!! We can throw out that line from the code!!

What freedom you've supplied me with today..

DID I SAY THAT? All I said was the person downhill has the right of way. I appolagize for confusing you like that. Maybe she could give you a lesson over on the kiddie hill.

 

[SkiFanE]

I hate groomers, ice, crust. The only place to reliably get snow and bumps is the side of the trail. So I'm close to trees 95% of the time. But I am much slower than those flying down the middle in their GS skis, so if I do hit a tree, it wouldn't be as hard. Did hit a portable snow gun earlythis season, lost control in a mogul, but just got my shoulder and leg and a made out with just a couple bruises. I also have some 6th sense that tells me how steep, icy, and close the trees are and how fast I can go. Sometimes the snow on edge of trail is actually angled in toward the trail, so your momentum isn't often going towards the trees if you crash. So some place I can fly on the edge, other places I'm going slower. Either way, I always scrub speed if I feel out of control, my 40th winter on skis and have yet to have an injury, a streak I don't ever want to end lol.

 

[dmc]

DID I SAY THAT? All I said was the person downhill has the right of way. I appolagize for confusing you like that. Maybe she could give you a lesson over on the kiddie hill.

WOOHOO! I have the right of way if I'm downhill! Sweet... Going to try that out when I go out today..

 

[polariso]

WOOHOO! I have the right of way if I'm downhill! Sweet... Going to try that out when I go out today..

This is not a new concept, are you just starting out?

 

[dmc]

This is not a new concept, are you just starting out?

Yup.. Actually haven't been out yet..
today..

All I'm trying to point out is - things may not be as black and white as you want people to believe.

And your "park rat" comment enticed me to engage - since I mostly snowboard...

 

[polariso]

Yup.. Actually haven't been out yet..
today..

All I'm trying to point out is - things may not be as black and white as you want people to believe.

And your "park rat" comment enticed me to engage - since I mostly snowboard...

Typical park rat speak. :wink:

 

[hammer]

WOOHOO! I have the right of way if I'm downhill! Sweet... Going to try that out when I go out today..

Just go flying down the side of the trail and then cut right across on your heelside without looking...shouldn't have to worry about uphill folks because they just need to get out of your way...

;-);-)

 

[polariso]

Just go flying down the side of the trail and then cut right across on your heelside without looking...shouldn't have to worry about uphill folks because they just need to get out of your way...

;-);-)

You are correct!

 

[polariso]

Heres the code

* Safety on the slopes is everyone's responsibility. Ski safely-not only for yourself, but for others as well.
* Always stay in control and be able to stop or avoid objects.
* People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them.
* Do not stop where you obstruct the trail or are not visible from above.
* Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, yield to others.
* Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment.
* Observe all posted signs and warnings.
* Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
* Prior to using any lift, you must know how to load, ride, and unload safely.

 

[dmc]

Just go flying down the side of the trail and then cut right across on your heelside without looking...shouldn't have to worry about uphill folks because they just need to get out of your way...

;-);-)

Oh yeah... Those uphill skiers need to watch out!

I may even jump in front of someone in the moguls today as well!! Just try to stop - mogul boy...

 

[mondeo]

I see a ton more people not yeilding right of way when starting downhill or stopping where they obstruct the trail than people who don't yield right of way to downhill skiers. Most of my close calls are from people standing half a line or a line off where I'm skiing and decide to move just as I'm about to pass them.

 

[polariso]

I see a ton more people not yeilding right of way when starting downhill or stopping where they obstruct the trail than people who don't yield right of way to downhill skiers. Most of my close calls are from people standing half a line or a line off where I'm skiing and decide to move just as I'm about to pass them.

Unable to change your line? Why do you need to ski so close to people who are stopped?