So I ended up running into a mechanic at the K1 parking lot.  He took down my plate number, threatened towing my car, claimed I was tresspassing, and essentially would not let me hike up.  I have never herd of this happening to anyone.  So I ended up hiking up Pico.  And honestly the skiing kinda sucked, but it was good to see real snow again.  So Steve, i think not skipping may have been a good decision.