Comments on: Backcountry Skiing News Roundup

By: Scott Nelson

Scott Nelson — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:42:57 +0000

Geof, my sentiments exactly about how we as humans think we have so much control over the planet. We should be responsible and look for ways to make the planet a cleaner and safer place to live, but to think that we control the outcome of the climate is just a little too arrogant for me, but at least my tax dollars are going towards proving me wrong. The carbon offsets thing is funny. Maybe I’ll start wearing a shirt advertising “carbon offsets for sale” everytime I skin some laps.

Thanks for the input on beacons. I ended up getting a Tracker.

By: Lou

Lou — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:12:58 +0000

I’ve got a few personal carbon offsets for sale. I’ll climb a peak and ski it, pay me $100 each time and I’ll sell you 100 miles of offsets for your SUV.

By: Geof

Geof — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 05:21:16 +0000

Dave… I like your idea… I think I will start selling personal offsets as well. Right on!!

By: adam olson

adam olson — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:08:08 +0000

Right on Geof. Mother Nature will roll right over us like the dinosaurs we burn in our cars today. Its not the new religion but the new economy. Every time I read about going “green” somebody wants to take my green$! BUY new bulbs, BUY a new car, BUY some solar panels, BUY some offsets! Now we are actually considering taxing air!!!! I just kills me! What ever happened to good old fashion CONSERVATION. Hit it hard its going out!!! Right.

Lets start with the bankrupt airlines. No more flights on Sundays. How nice would it be to NOT see some jet streaking past on your way up the mountain. 15% reduction in emisions OVERNIGHT!

By: dave downing

dave downing — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:39:50 +0000

as far as global warming/climate change/pollution/oil consumption/etc goes, no one seems discuss the little things that are indisputable like visible pollution (drive up 82 any weekday morning to see it), noise, traffic, and visible trash. think how much more pleasant our towns could be if everyone would just stop driving for short trips, utilized reusable bags for grocery runs or took their own coffee mug at the coffee shop, and made carpooling a primary focus when traveling with friends. Perhaps we might have better views, a more peaceful (quiet) in-town experience, get some exercise (bike riding or walking) and see less trash around town.

if this seems like too much work to make things better, you can purchase carbon off-sets from me, you pay me, and i’ll ride my bike for you! :)