Wife says I shouldn’t ride alone

smokindave · Feb 22, 2020

I bought a new sled beginning of November and haven’t put any miles on it yet.
Yeah you read that right,new cat with zero on the odometer.
Work has had me way too busy,just got back from a job this afternoon and have a couple of days to ride.
I’m heading west tomorrow,either Golden or Revy and looking for someone to ride with.
I have all the safety equipment and have taken AST 1 numerous times.
I am a bit old and do have a handicap placard in my vehicles but can ride!
PM me if you wanna hook up!
Cheers

AreWeThereYet · Feb 22, 2020

I know it doesn't help,.. but if I was closer I would ride with you

gdhillon · Feb 22, 2020

If you’re heading to mcbride/vale any weekends in the future let me know I’ll come ride with ya!

edit: I also have ast1, beacon etc and have/use a rino and baofeng

kanedog · Feb 22, 2020

It‘S hard to find fellliw Sledders in the same schedule/time off so here is what I do for safety with the wife when i ride alone. Maybe it will help her emotionally.
1. Call when I’m leaving the parking lot.
2. I tell her where I’m going. I’ll text her if she’s unfamiliar with the area. She can pass this in the Search and rescue if required. Stick to the route you planned.
3. I try to make conservative choices when riding. ie-climbing the spine instead of the middle of the bowl.
4. I am completely clear with her in the avy conditions and terrain and how I’m gonna make my decisions. I tell her-recent snowfall, weather/temp forecast, avy conditions.
5. I call/text when I am on the trail out of danger on the way home.
6. I also call my closest sled buds in the area and let them know I may need them for emergency backup if I’m in a jam. Even if I hardly know them. They won’t be sledding but I have yet to to hear “don’t bother with your safety bs.” I let them know when I am down and safe also.
Hope this may help you. Cheers!

Bikeswithtrax · Feb 23, 2020

I used to ride alone a fair amount and really enjoyed it. Nobody else to worry about, and just do what I wanted. That was before the days of Garmin inreach. Now if you ride alone buy the inreach and text her a few times per day.
Also I now ride random days, but not alone as my daughter rides with me always, and sometimes others.
Be glad to ride with you if our schedules line up. Send me a PM with your number if you want to.
Cheers Ken.
Ps. Nice sled!

longtrack 156 · Feb 23, 2020

I haven't been out this season, but have been riding alone for the last 10 years.
I try to go where there are other people riding.
I carry a find me spot
I am prepared to spend the night or longer
I don't depend on a fire, have seen conditions where it's too hard to start a fire, carry an alcohol stove. food, spare clothes, etc.
Never sweat best way to not get cold.
Have been sledding alone from time to time for the lest 40+ years.
All of my sledding buddies quit before they turned 70, btw I am 80.
Either I go out or become a couch potato.

kanedog said:
It‘S hard to find fellliw Sledders in the same schedule/time off so here is what I do for safety with the wife when i ride alone. Maybe it will help her emotionally.
1. Call when I’m leaving the parking lot.
2. I tell her where I’m going. I’ll text her if she’s unfamiliar with the area. She can pass this in the Search and rescue if required. Stick to the route you planned.
3. I try to make conservative choices when riding. ie-climbing the spine instead of the middle of the bowl.
4. I am completely clear with her in the avy conditions and terrain and how I’m gonna make my decisions. I tell her-recent snowfall, weather/temp forecast, avy conditions.
5. I call/text when I am on the trail out of danger on the way home.
6. I also call my closest sled buds in the area and let them know I may need them for emergency backup if I’m in a jam. Even if I hardly know them. They won’t be sledding but I have yet to to hear “don’t bother with your safety bs.” I let them know when I am down and safe also.
Hope this may help you. Cheers!

win · Feb 23, 2020

longtrack 156 said:
I haven't been out this season, but have been riding alone for the last 10 years.
I try to go where there are other people riding.
I carry a find me spot
I am prepared to spend the night or longer
I don't depend on a fire, have seen conditions where it's too hard to start a fire, carry an alcohol stove. food, spare clothes, etc.
Never sweat best way to not get cold.
Have been sledding alone from time to time for the lest 40+ years.
All of my sledding buddies quit before they turned 70, btw I am 80.
Either I go out or become a couch potato.

Now that’s amazing, riding at 80
I’m in my early 60s and had to give up sledding , my knees told me so
But I’ll never quit ATVing

Got boost want snow · Feb 23, 2020

win said:
Now that’s amazing, riding at 80
I’m in my early 60s and had to give up sledding , my knees told me so
But I’ll never quit ATVing

I'm 57 had both my knees replaced, and am riding close to where I was before knee replacement. I have rode alone but prefer not to. My sled will take me further in 2 hours than I can walk back in 2 days. Yes spot and inreach have made it better but I still choose to ride with someone else.

papajake · Feb 23, 2020

i live in didsbury just outside of calgary have all my avy training and gear ride a older mountain sled and not a young buck but can still ride might be able to go for a ride in march to golden have truck with deck

MP Kid · Feb 23, 2020

longtrack 156 said:
I haven't been out this season, but have been riding alone for the last 10 years.
I try to go where there are other people riding.
I carry a find me spot
I am prepared to spend the night or longer
I don't depend on a fire, have seen conditions where it's too hard to start a fire, carry an alcohol stove. food, spare clothes, etc.
Never sweat best way to not get cold.
Have been sledding alone from time to time for the lest 40+ years.
All of my sledding buddies quit before they turned 70, btw I am 80.
Either I go out or become a couch potato.

Wow...... impressive! Guessing you’ve lived and rode your local area for some time....?

Ronaha · Feb 23, 2020

Man I Could get another 40 years sledding!!!!! Yaaaaahooooo!!!!

RGM · Feb 23, 2020

A spot or inreach with tracking and your wife can see where you are at anytime.

Got boost want snow · Feb 24, 2020

RGM said:
A spot or inreach with tracking and your wife can see where you are at anytime.

I agree with this, but think of it this way she loves you or may not have you life insurance paid up. If you have a stroke or a heart attack you may not have the wits about you to use the equipment. Where as with a friend you may have more of a chance of seeing you loved ones again. JMO

Ronaha · Feb 24, 2020

Ya but if she sees you sitting in one spot forever on the old gps she’s gunna know you are slamming a 15 pack or dead....either way she’ll know and be pissed!

JungleJim · Feb 24, 2020

Just wanted to pass along that in the last 2 of 3 riding weekends in our group we've had two VERY close calls of the unexpected that if there had not been help immediately near by it could have been extremely tragic! First instance was falling in a tree well and getting buried, second instance was climbing then falling off and getting their helmet and hand caught between the spinning track and tunnel on a sled almost rolling down the hill pinning the rider. Granted this was in relatively technical tree riding areas, but both with relatively skilled riders. My point is that accidents and the unexpected do happen in the mountains when sledding and all an Inreach tracking will do is tell your loved ones where to find your body... at least it speeds up the process to getting that new Mercedes they've always dreamed of not waiting for a body recovery! If you take it REAL easy and are prepared then I guess its a personal decision as to how "lucky" you want to bet your life on that you are. If you're riding at all aggressively then being alone even for 20 minutes could be too long/too late. I've had many a "discussion" with some of those I've ridden with over the years as too often they think it is only affect them if they want to ride alone, yet the impact on loved ones left behind can never be underestimated. Don't be selfish, make the effort to find a riding buddy who will "have your six" and go have fun... I don't ever want to have to make the call to your wife or Mom telling them you're not coming home - please!

E-Zmoke · Feb 24, 2020

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lilduke · Feb 24, 2020

JungleJim said:
Just wanted to pass along that in the last 2 of 3 riding weekends in our group we've had two VERY close calls of the unexpected that if there had not been help immediately near by it could have been extremely tragic! First instance was falling in a tree well and getting buried, second instance was climbing then falling off and getting their helmet and hand caught between the spinning track and tunnel on a sled almost rolling down the hill pinning the rider. Granted this was in relatively technical tree riding areas, but both with relatively skilled riders. My point is that accidents and the unexpected do happen in the mountains when sledding and all an Inreach tracking will do is tell your loved ones where to find your body... at least it speeds up the process to getting that new Mercedes they've always dreamed of not waiting for a body recovery! If you take it REAL easy and are prepared then I guess its a personal decision as to how "lucky" you want to bet your life on that you are. If you're riding at all aggressively then being alone even for 20 minutes could be too long/too late. I've had many a "discussion" with some of those I've ridden with over the years as too often they think it is only affect them if they want to ride alone, yet the impact on loved ones left behind can never be underestimated. Don't be selfish, make the effort to find a riding buddy who will "have your six" and go have fun... I don't ever want to have to make the call to your wife or Mom telling them you're not coming home - please!

good points. but if you are 80 years old like the one guy, I say giver.

kanedog · Feb 24, 2020

At least your wife is worried. Last year my friend asked me to grab his beacon at his house. He was out in the shop. I knocked on the house door and asked his wife for his beacon. She handed it to me and said “it wouldn’t hurt my feelings if there were no batteries in this.” She had a really mean look on her face and I think she meant it.

I thought myself “whoa, this is crazy.” I didn’t tell my friend what she said but I did put new batteries in for him. Such is life!

longtrack 156 · Feb 24, 2020

When you ride alone you have to be a great deal more careful, never highmark cut your speed in half, what's the hurry.

JungleJim said:
Just wanted to pass along that in the last 2 of 3 riding weekends in our group we've had two VERY close calls of the unexpected that if there had not been help immediately near by it could have been extremely tragic! First instance was falling in a tree well and getting buried, second instance was climbing then falling off and getting their helmet and hand caught between the spinning track and tunnel on a sled almost rolling down the hill pinning the rider. Granted this was in relatively technical tree riding areas, but both with relatively skilled riders. My point is that accidents and the unexpected do happen in the mountains when sledding and all an Inreach tracking will do is tell your loved ones where to find your body... at least it speeds up the process to getting that new Mercedes they've always dreamed of not waiting for a body recovery! If you take it REAL easy and are prepared then I guess its a personal decision as to how "lucky" you want to bet your life on that you are. If you're riding at all aggressively then being alone even for 20 minutes could be too long/too late. I've had many a "discussion" with some of those I've ridden with over the years as too often they think it is only affect them if they want to ride alone, yet the impact on loved ones left behind can never be underestimated. Don't be selfish, make the effort to find a riding buddy who will "have your six" and go have fun... I don't ever want to have to make the call to your wife or Mom telling them you're not coming home - please!

Bikeswithtrax · Feb 24, 2020

Sometimes it sure is peaceful riding alone.
As someone who has ridden alone a hundred times on a sled, and probably 8 times as many as that on a dirt bike, I treasure the memories of those nice rides alone. If God thinks my time is up here on earth, so be it. I've made my peace with dying someday, be it tomorrow or not for 10 more years.

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