But, John, in retrospect, wouldn't you think that a group of us could clear some of the glade areas so those of us and others wouldn't be taking the risks of catching debris with out skiis when doing a litle off piste? I, for one would love to see cherry bowl open again like it used to be. It would take a dozen or so of us to clear the major debris from that area and do so in one or two days. We would mark the larger stumps so we don't get stumped and get to know the best lines for that section. Ten or so years ago, we used to go into the glades and compact the snow prior to a big dump of pow. The experience was much better with a little base under the skiis. Anyway, the motorbike/atv races are another issue. Doc and company should consider doing away with them for the very reason you state, but the lure of $$$$ is probably too great at this time.

Kim:

I have no problem with ATVs and dirtbikes. I just don't think that ski slopes are the best place for them to race, but like you said, the thought of cool hard cash during the offseason is quite alluring. I'm just sorry that the skiers and boarders then have to pay the bill in gouged edges during the snow season.

I have no idea how difficult it would be to clear parts of Cherry Glades. It would be nice to get rid of those stumps as well as rocks and underbrush. It might be possible to organize some kind of volunteer day via DCSki, the Ski Patrol, the Race Team, and the various HOAs on the mountain. Just a thought.

Guys, I don't believe that timberline charged anyone anything except for lift tickets and whatever they bought inside, the promoter agreed to put the mountain back the way they found it; maybe they did, maybe they didn't, i don't know about this one but it looks like they IMPROVED the track from the last one. I just happened to be there while this was going on, found it interesting.....wouldn't miss it if it was gone.

I'm just curious who thinks what about investing some time into clearing/cleaning up some terrain that only 10% of Tlines clientele would ever even think of skiing?????

Jimmy,

Your new tagline just confirms the fact that you are evil with a capital "L".