I am not so concerned about people going off and doing their own thing, that's up to them and they are free to do so, I don't think anyone would disagree with that, especial well trained and equipped people.
What the company has to be careful about is people in the Coronation Wall, Head Wall Fiacaill Ridge area. There is evidence of slips in these area causing damage to the lift equipment and I would hate to think what would happen if a slip hit the Cas when it was fully loaded with people. Forget the safety of the person causing the slip, think about the innocent others and damage to the infrastructure. If you want to go and play in these conditions go on, have some fun, but do it away from the areas that are known to have caused issues. The Cairngorm is a big place, room for everyone.
Interesting article here, a bit old but relevant.It mentions the Cas in 78
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look at the avalanche paragraph, a sobering list.
All the patrol can do is ask people not to ski in the danger area and if folks ignore the only power they have is to remove the ski pass, they cant physical restrain you. Remember the pass belongs to the company at all times, you pay for the privilege to use it and the privilege can be rescinded if you do not follow their wishes. Its the only leverage they have over us. The patrol are nice people, talk to them, they don't want to take action on people, its a very last resort, they are trying to look after the majority.
