Skiing in Fog

[RossiSkier]

Almost forgot how creepy it is. Skiing yesturday in fog and couldn't see more than a few feet ahead of myself. Inched my way down listening for people to avoid plowing into them. Good thing is you get most of the hill all to yourself - I think. Can't see anybody.

One woman was zipping down with a good head of steam. Thought to myself that she was toast if she hits somebody. Crazy woman.

Fog skiing bites.

 

[andyzee]

Fog skiing bites.

And the snow being white doesn't help.

 

[ctenidae]

Skiing in a fog, though...

 

[RISkier]

It's creepie not being able to see. We went up the gondola at Stowe one day and absolutely couldn't see a thing on top. Was glad to get down safely and promptly went over to Spruce.

 

[57stevey]

Fog skiing bites.

And the snow being white doesn't help.

At least around here you can (usually) follow the edges of the trails... one time we got caught in the clouds above treeline at Ski Santa Fe and that was quite the adventure. Basically if you turned and felt yourself accelerate, that's how you knew you were pointed downslope. We eventually just formed a line and hoped whoever was in front knew what they were doing... if one person messed up it would have been like lemmings going over the cliff.

 

[andyzee]

Fog skiing bites.

And the snow being white doesn't help.

At least around here you can (usually) follow the edges of the trails... one time we got caught in the clouds above treeline at Ski Santa Fe and that was quite the adventure. Basically if you turned and felt yourself accelerate, that's how you knew you were pointed downslope. We eventually just formed a line and hoped whoever was in front knew what they were doing... if one person messed up it would have been like lemmings going over the cliff.

Another weird feeling I've experienced in the fog is thinking I stopped only to find myself still moving.

 

[JimG.]

The moral of this story?

Let's all have a healthy show of respect for those amongst us who are blind and choose to enjoy this wonderful sport.

 

[Marc]

The moral of this story?

Let's all have a healthy show of respect for those amongst us who are blind and choose to enjoy this wonderful sport.

Aye.

Along with blind painters. They get my respect.

 

[BeanoNYC]

The moral of this story?

Let's all have a healthy show of respect for those amongst us who are blind and choose to enjoy this wonderful sport.

Aye.

Along with blind painters. They get my respect.

I see said the blind carpenter as he picked up his hammer and saw.

 

[snowmonster]

I was skiing in for in Cannon in late December last year. I couldn't see these kids in front of me -- but I could hear them talking. That creeped me out so I just pulled over to a side and made sure I was the only one on the trail.

Worst part about skiing in a fog is not seeing bumps. You go down a trail and the next thing you know you're airborne.

Anyway, I started attaching one of those flashing lights bike riders use to my pack everytime I ski. I turn it on in a fog so at least I don't get plowed into. I hope.

 

[dmc]

When it gets foggy out - I head for the tree's... The visbilty is better - more contrast..

Seriuosly...

 

[tirolerpeter]

Fog skiing bites.

And the snow being white doesn't help.

At least around here you can (usually) follow the edges of the trails... one time we got caught in the clouds above treeline at Ski Santa Fe and that was quite the adventure. Basically if you turned and felt yourself accelerate, that's how you knew you were pointed downslope. We eventually just formed a line and hoped whoever was in front knew what they were doing... if one person messed up it would have been like lemmings going over the cliff.

Another weird feeling I've experienced in the fog is thinking I stopped only to find myself still moving.

Many years ago we got caught in a fog at Stowe. It was so thick, that we literally had to feel our way down. There were four of us, so we separated by about 15' to 20' and the last person would slowly ski past the other three, then stop just when the "lead" person was starting to lose sight of them. Then the new last person would pass the other three, until we finally broke out of the fog. It was very stressfull, and we were very glad to get out of it. You literally couldn't see your feet, it was so thick along the ground.

 

[dmc]

Why didn't you just stay in a line 3 meters apart and ski together?

 

[ckofer]

If you get stuck in the fog skiing and you have an urge to try snowboarding for the first time, do it. Sign up for a learn to ride deal.

The point? If you're like most old people (over 22) who try it for the first time, the bunny hill is fast enough. Totally humbling but you probably won't outride visibility.

Personally, I can even stay home in flat light if the surfaces aren't anything but outstanding.

 

[RossiSkier]

If you're like most old people (over 22)...

I was old at 23? Wow! My twins are in #3 diapers. What number are you in? :lol:

 

[ckofer]

I'm 42 now. Pull-ups.

 

[tirolerpeter]

Fog

Why didn't you just stay in a line 3 meters apart and ski together?

Because we wanted to keep on checking on each other and not lose the last person in case we got too strung out (no pun intended).