Is coronavirus changing your ski plans?

[ski diva]

A Copper Ambassador told us this morning that so far there have been 2,000 cancellations.

Wow. But hardly surprising.

 

[Jilly]

Next week is spring break in Ontario. The provincial government must think that everyone is going to be travelling. They decided to close all government funded schools for the 2 weeks after. Add in the government is fighting with the teachers unions for new contracts....interesting times.

I haven't seen anything from Tremblant, but the Catholic church has suspended mass for this weekend.

 

[SeaCurlz]

We are suppose to head to Telluride this week. I have not heard anything regarding closures.

 

[badger]

I am so bummed to admit that yes, I am cancelling the plans for the booking at Brian Head with my granddaughter. Brian Head is in southern Utah and is a destination for families on that school holiday period. People come from California, Nevada, and Arizona . And of course, Utah. Despite that, it is never really crowded. However I have been advised by a few people who understand this virus situation from a medical perspective to cancel. I have looked forward to this trip for so long!!!!

 

[santacruz skier]

I am most likely canceling Crested Butte.... Also not flying to Reno Saturday but may drive up Monday or Tuesday.

 

[VickiK]

My division is letting everyone who "can" work at home to do so. I've out sick for a week and a half. Went back today, and brought my laptop home. I'll be working from home for a while.

I am still sick, from my Vail trip that ended on 2/29. I've never been sick for this long. I have a low fever and cough. I come around and feel better for a day or two, and then devolve. I'm worried.

I've been careful and mindful, but this is getting hard.

 

[ski diva]

This is interesting:

Whiteface will be operating with a 50% density reduction within our indoor facilities. Additionally, Cloudsplitter Gondola will be closed for the remainder of the season starting at 5pm Friday, March 13th. All lifts and the seating capacity on lifts will also be controlled.

I'm not sure what they mean by "50% density reduction within our indoor facilities," but the rest sounds good to me.

 

[StayWarm]

This is interesting:

Whiteface will be operating with a 50% density reduction within our indoor facilities. Additionally, Cloudsplitter Gondola will be closed for the remainder of the season starting at 5pm Friday, March 13th. All lifts and the seating capacity on lifts will also be controlled.

I'm not sure what they mean by "50% density reduction within our indoor facilities," but the rest sounds good to me.

Powder Mountain sent out an email this evening saying that they would have hosts outside each indoor space to control the flow of people into buildings, so that guests can maintain sufficient distance indoors. I'm guessing that might be what Whiteface has in mind?

Mind you, this kind of crowd control is easier somewhere like PowMow, which only has two lodges, and caps daily ticket sales already.

 

[newboots]

My division is letting everyone who "can" work at home to do so. I've out sick for a week and a half. Went back today, and brought my laptop home. I'll be working from home for a while.

I am still sick, from my Vail trip that ended on 2/29. I've never been sick for this long. I have a low fever and cough. I come around and feel better for a day or two, and then devolve. I'm worried.

I've been careful and mindful, but this is getting hard.

Have you talked to your doctor? This worries me.

 

[MissySki]

This is interesting:

Whiteface will be operating with a 50% density reduction within our indoor facilities. Additionally, Cloudsplitter Gondola will be closed for the remainder of the season starting at 5pm Friday, March 13th. All lifts and the seating capacity on lifts will also be controlled.

I'm not sure what they mean by "50% density reduction within our indoor facilities," but the rest sounds good to me.

Perhaps remove 50% of seating/tables and spreading everything out?

 

[contesstant]

My division is letting everyone who "can" work at home to do so. I've out sick for a week and a half. Went back today, and brought my laptop home. I'll be working from home for a while.

I am still sick, from my Vail trip that ended on 2/29. I've never been sick for this long. I have a low fever and cough. I come around and feel better for a day or two, and then devolve. I'm worried.

I've been careful and mindful, but this is getting hard.

I'm sorry! Remind me, were you tested for the flu? It's probably time for a call or visit to the doctor again. That's definitely a long time to have a fever in particular.

 

[Like2Ski]

Public schools in our area started announcing closures today, effective tomorrow. I’m hoping DHs company will jump on the remote work bandwagon, but they havent yet. Sort of crazy for one of us to be sequestered and the other not.

The public school where I teach is closing 3/16-20. The public library where I work PT is remaining open, but has canceled programs 3/14-22.

 

[Little Lightning]

Denver Public Schools are shutting down for 3 weeks starting on Monday. I imagine more school districts will be following suit.

REI in Dillon has stopped renting out ski and board gear. Silverthorne Rec. Center is closed until further notice. An employee is being tested.

 

[just jane]

JeffCo schools also shutting down. I think they’re 2 of the largest 3 districts in the state? (I think the other one is DougCo.)

 

[snowski/swimmouse]

Cornell University is moving all students out by March 28, with online courses for the remainder of the semester. Same at Yale and Rutgers.

I finished my role at my prior company last Friday. They sent everyone to work from home on Monday. My new employer is moving to work from home his week.

My family made the difficult decision to postpone my father’s memorial service that was scheduled for this weekend. We decided that we could not risk exposing elderly and immunocompromised family members (which includes me) with so many people traveling to attend.

My anxiety level hasn’t been this high since September 12, 2001.

 

[Little Lightning]

JeffCo schools also shutting down. I think they’re 2 of the largest 3 districts in the state? (I think the other one is DougCo.)

I expected one of the 2 would be next.

 

[Bluestsky]

Coronavirus is mutating...
Natl. Science Review article published, 3/03
https://academic.oup.com/nsr/advance-article/doi/10.1093/nsr/nwaa036/5775463?searchresult=1

 

[Kimmyt]

I expected one of the 2 would be next.

Yeah Boulder Valley just shut down too, through spring break at least.

 

[snowski/swimmouse]

Hmm, I'm wondering what will happen with this Red Mountain trip. I'm going with the Pentagon Ski Club and the vast majority of the members are over 60. In the meantime, our Steering Committee just cancelled our Spring Meeting.

I won a trip to Whitefish, MT 01/19 and greatly enjoyed time there with the Pentagon Ski Club! I would definitely consider traveling with them in the future! EEK!

 

[snowski/swimmouse]

It seemed like business as usual at Pico today. I did see a guy wiping down the railings once but that was about it.

I happily skied there today and still "business as usual".