Bit of a naughty one this, possibly not in keeping with the general forum so no worries if the SJ dudes put a stop to it, but was just reading back on a few of the trip reports and there was a great post in one of the nozawa ones (JAs trip report) about the ski patrol confiscating your pass... but not really. So it makes me wonder.
As a rope ducking soap dodger, this is prima real estate info... so just figure a nice thread (not necessarily about the dangers of the slackcountry (though that would be AWESOME - actually, ill add in that as an extra thing)), but more about ski patrol policy in general/experience. I figure to keep this to lift access/minimal hiking stuff because im a cheeky self interested and lazy scamp like that.
I know i LOVE lists like this and they never quite pay off, but that kind of thing doesnt deter me. Im thinking a numerical scale... in two minutes ill pull the categories and numbers out of my ass; potential rope ducking pit falls; and anything else relevant. Oh and if you dont want to openly state info, you can of course PM me and ill anonymise it for you. Basically the chances of having your pass pulled is the real driving force rather than the chance of getting yourself killed.
So lets see.
Resort name/area:
Ski patrol aggro level (1 to 7):
Why the ropes, man? (optional):
Heres what im thinking:
Resort name/area: allows you to vaguealize/specify youre info.
Why the ropes, man?: is really just potential serious dangers to fear like cliff drops, streams, getting seriously lost, no access back to lifts. Can be specific relating to a known line or vague relating to general resort dangers ducking ropes.
Finally,Ski patrol aggro level scale might look like this:
1 Absolutely couldnt give less of a shit. No/very few ropes. Its all yours. (kamui) (no warning and probably info on the best places to slide)
2. Duck under the ropes and you pay for your rescue otherwise, have a laff! Blatant ducking of ropes not a problem. (myoko/kagura) (no warning, some nice advice on spots to avoid in slackcountry)
3. Alright, you made an effort, we might come after you, but so long as your sly and not doing it in front of the lifties with your twenty mates well probably turn a blind eye. Youre still paying for it if we come after you though. (possible warning)
4. Slackcountry system in place (tomamu/happo/niseko). Rope ducking is still naughty... (few ropes, possible confiscation due to abuse)
5. Stop ducking the ropes ffs. (furano). (probable warning and possible confiscation of pass)
6. WE WILL HUNT YOU DOWN EVEN IF WE HAVE TO CHASE YOU TO THE GODDAMNED PARKING LOT!!!! (Goryu - true story). (EXILE!!! (until tomorrow)
7. Duck ropes and we dont care if you have a season pass, youre out. (mean goryu - not a true story).
Basically im obviously thinking about my lovely lines in nozawa and wondering what it might mean for my season pass. But thought itd make a cute topic in general![:p]()
As a rope ducking soap dodger, this is prima real estate info... so just figure a nice thread (not necessarily about the dangers of the slackcountry (though that would be AWESOME - actually, ill add in that as an extra thing)), but more about ski patrol policy in general/experience. I figure to keep this to lift access/minimal hiking stuff because im a cheeky self interested and lazy scamp like that.
I know i LOVE lists like this and they never quite pay off, but that kind of thing doesnt deter me. Im thinking a numerical scale... in two minutes ill pull the categories and numbers out of my ass; potential rope ducking pit falls; and anything else relevant. Oh and if you dont want to openly state info, you can of course PM me and ill anonymise it for you. Basically the chances of having your pass pulled is the real driving force rather than the chance of getting yourself killed.
So lets see.
Resort name/area:
Ski patrol aggro level (1 to 7):
Why the ropes, man? (optional):
Heres what im thinking:
Resort name/area: allows you to vaguealize/specify youre info.
Why the ropes, man?: is really just potential serious dangers to fear like cliff drops, streams, getting seriously lost, no access back to lifts. Can be specific relating to a known line or vague relating to general resort dangers ducking ropes.
Finally,Ski patrol aggro level scale might look like this:
1 Absolutely couldnt give less of a shit. No/very few ropes. Its all yours. (kamui) (no warning and probably info on the best places to slide)
2. Duck under the ropes and you pay for your rescue otherwise, have a laff! Blatant ducking of ropes not a problem. (myoko/kagura) (no warning, some nice advice on spots to avoid in slackcountry)
3. Alright, you made an effort, we might come after you, but so long as your sly and not doing it in front of the lifties with your twenty mates well probably turn a blind eye. Youre still paying for it if we come after you though. (possible warning)
4. Slackcountry system in place (tomamu/happo/niseko). Rope ducking is still naughty... (few ropes, possible confiscation due to abuse)
5. Stop ducking the ropes ffs. (furano). (probable warning and possible confiscation of pass)
6. WE WILL HUNT YOU DOWN EVEN IF WE HAVE TO CHASE YOU TO THE GODDAMNED PARKING LOT!!!! (Goryu - true story). (EXILE!!! (until tomorrow)
7. Duck ropes and we dont care if you have a season pass, youre out. (mean goryu - not a true story).
Basically im obviously thinking about my lovely lines in nozawa and wondering what it might mean for my season pass. But thought itd make a cute topic in general
