Sleeper700
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There has been some talk in the McBride November Conditions thread about this, so here is a new thread to discuss the subject.
Here's my opinion on the drinking while sledding subject (you don't have to agree, but here it is).
When we sled, we don't drink until we are down from the mountain. There are many reasons for this:
1. Ability to react is slower, I don't care how many beer you have had. You may have to avoid another sled on the trail, a stump that you saw at the last second, or even an avalanche starting.
2. Judgement is changed. You may decide to do something or go somewhere that you wouldn't normally, and this can be very dangerous. I also do not want some idiot running into me, or highmarking me while I am stuck and causing an avalanche. This is more likely to happen when someone is drinking.
3. Endurance is compromised. If it is my azz buried in an avalanche, I want my buddies to get me out as quick as possible, and the booze will slow you down, I don't care who you are. How would your wife like to hear that you are dead, and you and your buddies were drinking and they couldn't get you out in time (even if the booze had nothing to do with rescue time).
4. Weight. And I am serious about this. I carry enough other survival supplies and tools, I would rather not have the extra pounds on my back, or my sled.
I will NEVER sled with a group of riders that drinks before riding or during the day again. I want to come home to my family. Just my 2 cents.
Here's my opinion on the drinking while sledding subject (you don't have to agree, but here it is).
When we sled, we don't drink until we are down from the mountain. There are many reasons for this:
1. Ability to react is slower, I don't care how many beer you have had. You may have to avoid another sled on the trail, a stump that you saw at the last second, or even an avalanche starting.
2. Judgement is changed. You may decide to do something or go somewhere that you wouldn't normally, and this can be very dangerous. I also do not want some idiot running into me, or highmarking me while I am stuck and causing an avalanche. This is more likely to happen when someone is drinking.
3. Endurance is compromised. If it is my azz buried in an avalanche, I want my buddies to get me out as quick as possible, and the booze will slow you down, I don't care who you are. How would your wife like to hear that you are dead, and you and your buddies were drinking and they couldn't get you out in time (even if the booze had nothing to do with rescue time).
4. Weight. And I am serious about this. I carry enough other survival supplies and tools, I would rather not have the extra pounds on my back, or my sled.
I will NEVER sled with a group of riders that drinks before riding or during the day again. I want to come home to my family. Just my 2 cents.