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Valdez/Thompsons Pass Conditions:

I JUST heard on the news this AM that the Richardson Hwy is closed due to 7 feet of snowfall through Thompson Pass in the past day or so.

Wow!

Tina, not that I don't trust you, but I happened to be checking road conditions, so I double-checked.... DOT website says Richardson Highway: from Milepost 12 to Milepost 42, road closed to traffic, avalanche control work, Comment: Road will be closed until approximately 12;00 Noon 12-16-09

Oh, wait a minute.... Philip is on the phone with somebody in Valdez, and he said they DID GET 7ft of snow in the pass!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Decided to take an adventure to Valdez and the Pass! Amazing trip, those mountains are incredible. The snow conditions are decent, however the higher you climb the thinner it gets, from the wind. One of my buddies hit a rock and destroyed his left trailing arm, shock, and who knows what else. It was worth the drive down tho, should've stayed one more night... but decided to leave before i found a rock! Won't go back until they get another 30 inches.



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HMMMM I think I mentioned something about not getting in a hurry. Lucky only one sled got trashed.

As of right now the pass opened about 30 minutes ago. And if they say it's from AVY control maybe it would be a good idea to let this massive storm set in for a couple! :beer;:beer;
 
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So you didn't trust her!!! LOL

Now, now Travis we know a cat fight between these two would be most entertaining to watch, but lets not push it :D
Hee hee JK ladies I know you're both too chill for that.

Thanks Travis, I am glad you know what I meant! No, of course I did not trust her, she is a woman!!! :D
And of course, I would not fight her either:cool:
(I am about a foot taller then she is) :beer;


Thanks Trav!;)

Amanda I need to correct you - it would be a Jap-Can (japanese sled vs Canadian sled)fight and you are right I'm a lover not a fighter :lips::D

Dasha, Dasha, Dasha......always trust this SHORT, old and wise woman! ;) LOL!
 
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Thanks Trav!;)

Amanda I need to correct you - it would be a Jap-Can (japanese sled vs Canadian sled)fight and you are right I'm a lover not a fighter :lips::D

Dasha, Dasha, Dasha......always trust this SHORT, old and wise woman! ;) LOL!

Tina maybe we shouldn't even joke about sled fights! YOur Yami didn't fair so well against my cat...but maybe it wasn't a fair fight since it wasn't you riding it...
AND you may be a lover BUT DAMNNNN you're scary (but cute) when you're pissed ;)
 
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just drove back to valdez eureka has about a foot of snow valdez 3 to 4 feet of new snow couldnt see the pass very well dark and the wind was blowing i will have a look tommorrow
 
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