tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27242057.post1657244012974779263..comments2023-07-26T06:42:44.735-06:00Comments on Ogden Valley Utah Forum: Fatal Accident on Powder Mountain RoadUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27242057.post-67509657873154349172010-01-04T15:02:59.491-07:002010-01-04T15:02:59.491-07:00North Carolina and the Applachians have much steep...North Carolina and the Applachians have much steeper mountain roads than Powder Mountain Road. The Apps are much older than the Rockies / more erroded / and less mountain for winding the roads up to elevation. You folks are blowing this all out of proportion. Highest and best use will always win. It is the American way....with a few exceptions---national parks..ect. Free market rules.... Many will learn to profit from the commerce that Powder town will bring, other will be priced out of their homes and take large profits when value eventually sky rocket. It is just the way it is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27242057.post-75815224371135734802009-09-01T23:19:48.157-06:002009-09-01T23:19:48.157-06:00We will not allow threats against individuals. Al...We will not allow threats against individuals. Also, it may be worth mentioning that even though a post is made anonymously, our tracking software identifies the origin of a post.Valleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01922377026993203145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27242057.post-46629288651246719252009-09-01T20:50:18.291-06:002009-09-01T20:50:18.291-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27242057.post-41758912420160726402009-09-01T20:33:26.224-06:002009-09-01T20:33:26.224-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27242057.post-68122587127009200002009-09-01T10:45:26.154-06:002009-09-01T10:45:26.154-06:00It appears that what is being overlooked is the da...It appears that what is being overlooked is the danger of having the massive amount of vehicles on that road during almost any time of the year. Let us not lose sight that this road with its grade numbers will only increase the accident and death rate with the increases in traffic. <br /><br />In the State of Utah, any road exceeding 6% is considered unsafe for school buses. There are four sections or more of this road that more than double that grade percentage. What is the difference between a school bus and a motor home full of people? Lives will be in danger unless a second, safer access road is made available by Powder Mountain. <br /><br />Credible sources who talked to the Sheriff's office said deputies were busy all day Sunday helping motorists who were getting soggy/soft breaks and pulled off the road. Many called tow trucks to take them off. It sounded like it was a real fiasco.<br /><br />We are willing to acknowledge that some experienced Powder Mountain drivers know what to expect when driving that road, but most of the visitors at an event like that have no clue to how steep and dangerous that road can be. Are we to wait until we have a horrible multi death accident to realize the danger?Valley Drivernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27242057.post-53906973358738825272009-08-31T17:43:08.427-06:002009-08-31T17:43:08.427-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27242057.post-55286555443668552762009-08-31T17:06:47.163-06:002009-08-31T17:06:47.163-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27242057.post-79801754474778299842009-08-31T16:13:07.316-06:002009-08-31T16:13:07.316-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27242057.post-91863054971262874382009-08-31T15:27:51.706-06:002009-08-31T15:27:51.706-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27242057.post-69237751609109104682009-08-31T15:11:44.016-06:002009-08-31T15:11:44.016-06:00And this is dry, snow & ice-free weather.And this is dry, snow & ice-free weather.OgdenLoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11940267224528812996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27242057.post-50349377517849426092009-08-31T15:01:45.840-06:002009-08-31T15:01:45.840-06:00Thanks Anonymous
My issue was not with what's...Thanks Anonymous<br /><br />My issue was not with what's happening at Powder Mountain. I too DO NOT think it is appropriate to "lasso” people into a town that they don’t want or to build 10,000 units. <br /><br />My issue is that it is not the road that killed, it is the driver. Semi’s go up and down that road EVERYDAY (and survive)! Yet one weekend warrior does and it’s OMG, close the road. Be responsible for yourself and please don’t make laws to protect me from myself!<br /><br />And yes, HUGE condolences to the families of the rider AND the motor home wreck for the losses they had incurred.Spacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09828647973616022722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27242057.post-64313570597178860602009-08-31T14:31:30.350-06:002009-08-31T14:31:30.350-06:00The issue is that the developers are FORCING 100 c...The issue is that the developers are FORCING 100 citizens into their town without the citizens having any say via a vote. It is an unconstitutional taking of their rights. <br /><br />The 10,000 units at PM will be the result of this unconstitutionality and we all will be impacted. As far as the road, it is one of the steepest state roads in Utah (probably THE steepest). UDOT would not construct the road today, nor would they allow it to be built. <br /><br />The road is steep, impassible and unsafe.<br /><br />RIP TannerSave The Votenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27242057.post-24742275943510422492009-08-31T14:03:52.228-06:002009-08-31T14:03:52.228-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27242057.post-59207033134712827612009-08-31T13:52:13.592-06:002009-08-31T13:52:13.592-06:00Hi Zipper
No, I did not say (or mean to) that car...Hi Zipper<br /><br />No, I did not say (or mean to) that careless acts of others are OK. I am saying that that the person that should be in control wasn't. <br /><br />In my opinion, the driver failed to exercise "proper" judgment. Period. It wasn’t the road that caused the crash, it was the driver.<br /><br />Was it careless? I don't have enough information to make that call. Do you? Then don’t.<br /><br /><br />Outlaw all RV’s on the PM road because a driver exercised poor judgment? Better not drive the freeway.<br /><br />Oh yeah, how many times do you think Woody and Ken and Julie and John and Dave and … drive the Powder Mountain busses up and down that road? Lots! <br /><br />Huh, drivers with judgment. Imagine that.<br /><br /><br />Brilliant? no. Realistic, yes. <br /><br />I’m sorry if this is a Bash Powder Mountain blog. I’ll bow out if so.Spacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09828647973616022722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27242057.post-90701686714953946912009-08-31T12:13:07.680-06:002009-08-31T12:13:07.680-06:00Kyle, you indicate that it doesn't matter what...Kyle, you indicate that it doesn't matter what happens to anyone else by the careless acts of others. Next time it may someone in your family that is a victim and they may be just riding up the road. I get it, you just place your money and take your chances! <br /><br />Brilliant!Zippernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27242057.post-65268893592885991312009-08-31T11:29:28.996-06:002009-08-31T11:29:28.996-06:00Maybe we should outlaw driving (or building roads ...Maybe we should outlaw driving (or building roads in the mountains?)<br /><br />Seriously folks, its' the responsibility of the person in control (i.e THE DRIVER). <br /><br />I drove my RV up there and camped.(and yes, I live in Liberty so don't think I'm sticking my nose in where it doesn't belong), and I made it back in one piece. <br /><br />There must have been 200+ BIG RIGS there. How come we don't see 200 of these reports? (BECASUE SOME PEOPLE KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING!!!!)<br /><br />I was also in the line waiting for ~5 hrs while UDOT cleaned up the mess.<br /><br />People need to be responsible for themselves. Don't blame the road for someones poor judgment. <br /><br />Unfortunately the driver paid (and probably is still paying) the ultimate price. <br /><br />I welcome the motocross event at PM and hope it happens again.<br /><br /><br />Kyle in LibertySpacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09828647973616022722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27242057.post-3431418459977370142009-08-31T11:07:39.817-06:002009-08-31T11:07:39.817-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27242057.post-32448176881733283792009-08-31T10:59:40.651-06:002009-08-31T10:59:40.651-06:00Were there two casualties? Did one of the riders ...Were there two casualties? Did one of the riders die? Oh well, that's just the cost of doing business, right? After all, they made $100 K.<br /><br />Who cares if a few got walked on (killed) in the process.<br /><br />$100,000 in blood money!sad but truenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27242057.post-38573555294965251492009-08-31T10:35:27.319-06:002009-08-31T10:35:27.319-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27242057.post-60348872432788127772009-08-31T10:35:14.004-06:002009-08-31T10:35:14.004-06:00Can anyone imagine what that road would be like if...Can anyone imagine what that road would be like if they ever were to build the so called "Mega Resort" up there?<br /><br />Just imagine 8 to 10 times the amount of traffic on heavy days, not only on the road, but throughout the Ogden Valley. <br /><br />This is our future if we don't stop this town incorporation!Whistlernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27242057.post-16760467473635048762009-08-31T09:23:59.454-06:002009-08-31T09:23:59.454-06:001 dies, 2 injured in RV rollover<a href="http://www.standard.net/live/news/181689/" rel="nofollow">1 dies, 2 injured in RV rollover</a>googlegirlnoreply@blogger.com