Hey Astro,

You forgot, you need poles to help probe for stupid instructor avalanche
victims who forgot their poles, fell over and caused a slide that they got
buried in.

Why even bother arguing with guy, he's obviously just another clueless
instructor with no idea that real skiing happens once you get off of groomed
runs or even in areas that are not lift served. I'll bet he doesn't even
own a beacon.

snoig