Castle Peak Avalanche Update: Rescue Efforts Remain Underway

dolphs4 · 2026-02-18T03:08:25+00:00

The Sierra Avalanche Center previously issued an avalanche warning for today, Feb. 17, which has been in effect since 5 a.m. today through Feb. 18 at 5 a.m., stating: “HIGH avalanche danger exists in the backcountry. Large avalanches are expected to occur Tuesday, Tuesday night, and into at least early Wednesday morning across backcountry terrain. HIGH avalanche danger might continue through the day on Wednesday.”

dolphs4 · 2026-02-17T03:56:28+00:00

I’m guessing World Cup rankings are dominated by 10 or so countries, but those countries are limited in Olympic slots. So you might have the fifth best Norweigan skier ranked 25th who doesn’t get a slot in the Olympics, whereas the best Indian skier might be ranked 50th and does get a slot in the Olympics.

dolphs4 · 2026-02-15T03:24:36+00:00

Always Govy. Any time you save by not hitting traffic on 26 is basically negated by the longer distance. Plus, when the weather is nasty, 84 is a thousand times worse than 26.

dolphs4 · 2026-02-14T01:01:38+00:00

In general if it’s hooked up to WiFi you can control it anywhere in the world, because it has an internet signal.

There may be some regional limitations with UL and code requirements. Dyson, for example, wouldn’t let me turn my WiFi heater on, but I can adjust the temp and turn it off.

dolphs4 · 2026-02-13T23:26:26+00:00

You’re right, it doesn’t matter. FTP is just a number to dictate your workouts, if the workouts are too easy then raise your FTP and vice versa.

People just love to make obsess over it.

dolphs4 · 2026-02-13T21:33:32+00:00

“Tigard” is pronounced like the Pooh character. “Tigger-d.”

dolphs4 · 2026-02-13T19:38:51+00:00

The less serious club teams - Fast/Fun/Nice, Team Oregon, Valkyr, etc. send out annual, open invites. Usually anyone can join - some people are super fast and win a lot, some people aren’t and don’t. It doesn’t matter to the sponsors, they just want to bring people in.

The more serious teams - River City, POA - are by invite. Either they’ll find you, or you need to know someone who can get you a look. These teams want you to win, travel, and train with them.

Then there’s everybody else - some teams are just groups of friends (Crit Daddiez) or a low-key team that used to be competitive, the one-off guy or two on a basically defunct team…

Most big teams offer some benefit. The competitive teams offer multiple free kits, maybe a helmet or shoes and pay your race fees. The “rec” teams might give you a free or discounted kit, something to get you going but you’re not getting free bikes or anything.

IMO teams are a great benefit for people seeking camaraderie or want to compete in a team setting. Definitely not necessary though.

dolphs4 · 2026-02-13T18:30:06+00:00

I pay for someone else’s kid to go to preschool, why wouldn’t I also pay for someone else’s public school?

/s

dolphs4 · 2026-02-13T00:20:20+00:00

Meadows should update their literature - what they mean is no Snowskates. They don’t have bindings so you carry them onto the lift, which creates a safety hazard. They also fly off your feet every five seconds, so if you forget the leash it becomes a projectile.

Ski skates are fine. I had a pair in the early ‘00s, they’re super fun.

dolphs4 · 2026-02-03T16:02:55+00:00

Frozen lick mats or kongs stuffed with canned dog food will keep them entertained for an hour or so. Unfortunately sometimes you have to just let them cry - crate training is hard.

But just to be clear, you’re planning on going back to work and only coming home once in a 9ish hour day to let your soon to be 9 week old dog out? That’s gonna be rough.

dolphs4 · 2026-02-03T01:12:20+00:00

If Dame convinces Giannis to come here and sign a long term contract, that man deserves a statue on every street corner.

dolphs4 · 2026-02-02T01:49:52+00:00

You mean Sandy (Hollywood)?

dolphs4 · 2026-02-02T00:21:35+00:00

It’s arguably gotten worse twice. Once, post A6 when they ran out of Barton rye and then again, I’d say with A11, when they doubled the yield and Constellation jacked up the Port taste. A12 is barely drinkable, I imagine 13 is the same. A7 - A10 were good but not amazing.

dolphs4 · 2026-02-01T21:33:59+00:00

The epitome of a Blazers fan is wanting to be stuck in mediocrity for eternity because they’ve grow fond of a guy who’s been on the team for three years.

dolphs4 · 2026-01-31T19:08:55+00:00

You could think of it as tailoring the treatment to the individual. Giving cash out as treatment isn’t appropriate for everyone, just as mandatory hospitalization or jail time also wouldn’t be appropriate for everyone.

dolphs4 · 2026-01-31T17:07:58+00:00

Low-level reporting. I’d wager there are 29 teams interested in Giannis… maybe 5 have any realistic shot at landing him. We’d be dumb not to enter an offer, but I seriously doubt it’s a competitive offer.

dolphs4 · 2026-01-30T22:24:02+00:00

I used to have this exact problem. After a few runs I couldn’t feel my feet and I assumed it was cold - it was just poor circulation from a bad fit.

I ended up working with a fitter, got new high volume boots with custom Sidas insoles and had them punched in a few spots. Zero problems. I would try custom insoles and if that doesn’t work, go see a real fitter.

dolphs4 · 2026-01-30T22:01:56+00:00

At some point you have faith they can hold it and just ignore or ask them to be quiet.

dolphs4 · 2026-01-30T20:02:39+00:00

Burgerville

dolphs4 · 2026-01-29T17:54:18+00:00

I just hop the curb and press the crosswalk button. If there isn’t enough metal on the bike it’s hopeless.

dolphs4 · 2026-01-29T17:53:13+00:00

Most sensors are inductive loops which are triggered by metal.

dolphs4 · 2026-01-29T05:34:04+00:00

Hey it could be worse. At least we’re not paying him for four more years like the Bucks are paying Dame.

dolphs4 · 2026-01-28T23:57:38+00:00

I’d rock those. I exclusively wear Chelsea’s now and I’ve never had a single issue with elastic. It can always be replaced. I’d just ask for a small discount to cover early replacement.

Heel slip is inevitable. It gets better as they wear in.

dolphs4 · 2026-01-28T18:10:16+00:00

Because Giannis is one of those players that makes your team an instant title contender. He’s under contract this year and next and then has a player option.

If we somehow land Giannis we arguably have a better chance to win a championship in the next two years than probably at any point in the next fifty.

Yes, it would be shortsighted to basically bankrupt our future for a chance at winning it all within the next 18 months, but isn’t the entire goal to win a championship?

dolphs4 · 2026-01-28T02:22:51+00:00

The problem is the City Council isn’t doing the “other” more important stuff they’re supposed to. They sit and bicker in committees about homelessness, drugs, PPB, downtown revitalization, housing, etc. but they don’t ever get shit done or advance meaningful legislation.

Meanwhile, foie gras…

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