Comments on: Dumb Things Done Part 2 of 3

By: Frank Konsella

Frank Konsella — Sat, 10 Dec 2016 00:29:31 +0000

La Grave has always been on the list, Joe. I hope it stays open after this year. As for the heuristic traps, it’s certainly my hope that readers recognized the ones that took place here, such as groupthink and expert halo.

By: joe p

joe p — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 05:43:40 +0000

come visit La Grave and we’ll show you a good time. lots cheaper than heli-skiing and will get your attention on a daily basis. risk assessments are needed virtually every day and on most routes. these keep your mental and physical skills in-check…testing ones decision-making choices constantly. the trip will not break the bank. i respect the perspective you’ve given to the “dumb things” blog, however they are only “dumb things” if you do not recognize the lessons learned. inspire your readers to recognize the heuristic traps before they turn into mistakes.

By: Frank Konsella

Frank Konsella — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 19:23:14 +0000

In reply to SW Backcountry. Thanks SW

By: SW Backcountry

SW Backcountry — Wed, 16 Nov 2016 03:10:58 +0000

Good post assessment.

By: Frank

Frank — Sat, 16 Nov 2013 02:30:32 +0000

In reply to Zach B. Yeah, it would be nice to go again, but I'd like to go back to Europe. Or Japan for the first time. Or sled skiing in Pemberton, where I get to ski steep spines at a quarter of the cost of AK. On the other hand, send me some real estate clients and I'll make it up to Haines and ski with you :)

By: Zach B

Zach B — Sat, 16 Nov 2013 02:01:55 +0000

Of course. Just interesting to think about. We’ll never know…Also, re-reading your blog from that epic trip to Valdez was worth it. You need a do over there.

By: Frank

Frank — Fri, 15 Nov 2013 14:24:04 +0000

In reply to Zach B. Very true, Zach. This was of course just a recounting of something that actually did happen. At the end of every ski day, I tend to look back and ask myself if I made good decisions. Sometimes the answer isn't what it should be, but a blog post on a ski day when nothing went wrong, but maybe something could have gone wrong, is a tough one to write and hold interest.