Enjoying Inside

I attempted to go skiing this morning at the Village. After skiing 2 runs on the lower mountain the entire mountain shut down. An avalanche came off the headwall and hit the restaurant at the top of the gondola, blowing out a wall, some windows and covering the entrance to the ski patrol office. Thankfully, everyone is okay. I think we all owe a huge debt of gratitude to the JHMR ski patrol for risking their lives on a daily basis just so we can all go out and play in the snow. I really hope that mountain management isn't pressuring them to get the mountain open. It's just not worth it.

Anyway, I headed home immediately after the mountain shut down, knowing WYDOT is bombing Teton Pass by helicopter later on. Nate is going to sleep over in Jackson so he can make it to work. After driving through multiple cleared debris paths (all natural slides) on the drive over to Jackson this morning, I decided to wear my beacon for the drive home. Am I paranoid? Probably. But, it's been a few freaky days here in Jackson Hole....

Please, everyone BE SAFE out there. I think that means stay home. Rent a movie. Paint your toenails. Clean out your closet. Enjoy the day at work. Just stay far, far away from avalanche terrain. Mother Nature has the upper hand right now and we should all be humbled enough to stay home and let her run her course.

In the meantime, I'm going to ride the trainer, walk the dog, read a book and maybe even take a nap! I'm also going to start planning my upcoming training trip to Tucson. It's looking good:

NWS Tucson, AZ

This Afternoon Sunny Hi 70°F

Tonight Mostly Clear Lo 39°F

Tuesday Sunny Hi 72°F

Tuesday Night Mostly Clear Lo 41°F

Wednesday Sunny Hi 71°F

Wednesday Night Mostly Clear Lo 41°F

New Year's Day Sunny Hi 69°F

Thursday Night Mostly Clear Lo 41°F

Friday Sunny Hi 68°F