Insanity in Jackson Hole this week.
On Tuesday night a wind storm blew down 17 power lines that supply power to northern Jackson, the airport, and Teton Village. Following that disaster there were two days of rain on top of 40 inches of snow. This creates very dangerous avalanche conditions which caused slides. These slides closed both the road over the pass to Victor and the road through the Hoback Canyon. Therefore, all roads in and out of Jackson were impassable.
Many roofs were caving in throughout the region. The sheriffs office, sears complex and numerous personal residences are suffering from the weight and water content of the snow.
Crews from the surrounding states have been working 24 hours per day to restore power and normalcy to Jackson.
I cannot help but think of all the money lost from tourism, all the food rotting in freezers across Jackson, and all the employees who will make no money during this time. People are displaced, roads are a mess, grocery stores are emptying.
The community has shown its strength. Extra fitness classes have been added at many local studios, people have opened their homes, freezers and showers to those without power. I am proud to be a member of this amazing (and sometimes isolated) community.
Non-related item: today I had a PR (personal record) in deadlift.
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