Ski Season Wrap:2016

       Despite a snow flurry or two this past week in the Basin, ski season is definitely over.   The SF Giants are beginning to show form(poor), and the Warriors are in the playoffs for awhile longer(Steph's ankle is a concern).  Meanwhile, local police are thinking about the high level of thefts reported during the ski season.  Seems that almost everyday this year, regarded as a more normal year for skiing, many skis and snowboards were reported stolen.  Stolen from locked cars and vans; stolen from locked racks; stolen from warming huts; stolen from hotels, motels, cabins, and businesses.  Lucy, we have a problem.
      Security is not high on the list of concerns for folks on holiday; but it should be.  Let's face it: there are a lot of dirt bags living in and around the mountains.   The economy is shaky, especially at the lower end, leading some to nefarious activities that affect visitors.  It'senough to ruin your day when you discover the fact your skis are missing/your board is gone.   Determined thieves usually are successful, given enough time.  Skiers are notoriously trusting, if not a little naive.  A little planning helps to make it just a bit more difficult to steal somebody's goods.
      So, if you were a victim of theft this season, pay attention: the loss could have been prevented.   Look around-is it worth the risk to stick your $500 skis in the snow bank while you get a cup of $2.00 coffee?  Probably not.
     Resort owners should perk up awareness; offer check-in holding units to thwart thieves; and local police should prosecute theft immediately.   And share information with resort security staff.  At minimum.