teamdirt
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500 sleds? That's stretching it by about 475(record sled count last year was around 200) but yes there have been sleds up there. Is it right? No, is the closure right? No but it is what it is.
There has been no reply from the government on why the closure is until Dec. 1 many times when the club has asked. I question why the hut society is renting the cabins out when the closure is on also as they are the reason with the glacier is closed. Seems they want others to follow the rules but they don't.
Yes the weekend we were up there the whole meadow below the avy chutes was full of sledders partying. May have not been 500 but I would guess 100 or so without counting. Point is who cares there was crowd of people that did not comple. Furthermore there is not one sign intact that states the dates you can be up there. Each sign has been destroyed....
And seriously why wouldn't the hut society be renting the hut. You can drive or sled to the end of the road and then ski tour from the bridge to either destination quickly and easily. As per the closure guidelines.....Furthermore- more use from sledders/skiers whoever= more costs and more upkeep to keep it running. They need money-not everyone pays and not everyone cares or respects these places....