Coronavirus and Skiing

[sig]

I realized today that I really miss the social aspect of non-COVID skiing. I miss chatting with other skiers and boarders on the lift. Skiers and boarders are usually just so happy to be out skiing and are usually so positive. Unless, they're being truthful about conditions, of course.

i am also with you. ski all day by myself but usually find someone to put up with me on the lift

 

[Face4Me]

Anyone have a good COVID face mask suggestion for skiing? I think the one I have is breathable so might not be good protection.

Amazon.com

I bought these ... I've been pretty happy with them so far ... they're pretty comfortable ... I assume the filters are effective, but of course, who knows for sure.

 

[MarzNC]

Anyone have a good COVID face mask suggestion for skiing? I think the one I have is breathable so might not be good protection.

There are some ideas in this thread:

Masks for Skiing in 2020/2021

I keep thinking someone is going to make a good mask specifically for skiing, but I haven't seen one. I've seen a few advertised as such, but nothing that really seems to make sense to me. Anyone seen anything good? Not interested in anything single ply or with an exhale vent. ETA: Please...

nyskiblog.com

I've been reasonably happy with the Evo Arc Dynamax Dana. Has a shape that keeps it away from the mouth. So doesn't feel bad when it's a little damp. Getting hard to find though.

 

[JTG]

So, just like that our MLK trip is back on, and I’m more excited for the ski season. Much to Benny’s chagrin, WF opened up weekend and holiday ticket sales through April. Picked up tickets for MLK and Pres Day weekends.

 

[snoloco]

So, just like that our MLK trip is back on, and I’m more excited for the ski season. Much to Benny’s chagrin, WF opened up weekend and holiday ticket sales through April. Picked up tickets for MLK and Pres Day weekends.

Sounds like they intend on opening up Wilmington by then if they released extra tickets.

 

[tirolski]

They found the new strain in a Saratoganian folks.

Highly contagious UK variant of COVID-19 found in NY for first time

The highly contagious UK variant of the coronavirus has been detected in two New York City residents — one of whom recently traveled to the United Kingdom, Mayor Bill de Blasio revealed W…

nypost.com

 

[raisingarizona]

More on covid changing real estate markets in mountain towns. Bye bye ski bums.

Coronavirus drives blistering sales of Colorado mountain homes

Prices are at record highs. Supplies of mountain homes for sale have never been lower. Across Colorado’s high country, resort community real estate...

durangoherald.com

 

[Brownski]

Yikes

COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Area Ski Resort

A skier at a Hudson Valley resort has tested positive for COVID-19, officials are cautioning.An alert was issued by the Sullivan County Public Health Service warning that some patrons may have been exposed to COVID-19 at the Holiday Mounta…

dailyvoice.com

 

[ScottySkis]

Yikes

COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Area Ski Resort

A skier at a Hudson Valley resort has tested positive for COVID-19, officials are cautioning.An alert was issued by the Sullivan County Public Health Service warning that some patrons may have been exposed to COVID-19 at the Holiday Mounta…

dailyvoice.com

Up in Sullivan county
I used to live 8 miles from that ski area and never thought of skiing because it goes along rte 17

Story here:
"Someone who recently went skiing in the Hudson Valley later tested positive for COVID-19.

Warning: Potential COVID-19 Exposures at Ski Resort in Hudson Valley

Someone who recently went skiing in the Hudson Valley later tested positive for COVID-19.

wpdh.com

Hope Governmento does not stop ski because of this

 

[snoloco]

Covid is skiing at every major resort, just like it's shopping at your grocery store, but because of the precautions in place, it's not likely to spread in either setting. This could've happened at any business.

At the first Buffalo Bills playoff game, they tested everyone who wanted to attend and about 2% tested positive. That means about 1 in 50 had it at the time. If there are 1000 skiers at a resort on a given day, then about 20 would statistically have it. Every business would be closed if they were required to close because someone there tested positive.

I believe they overreacted by closing. They were not required to or even asked to. This was a guest, not an employee. If an employee tests positive, it's a much bigger problem because they could've exposed other employees who now have to quarantine. If enough are taken out, it could close a resort temporarily, as happened at Hunter at the beginning of the month.