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.