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I am in Mammoth and have been since Wed. the 7th. Temps are hitting low 50's on the hill. If you get out for first chair Stump Alley and the runs off of it are acceptable and I would rate the snow on a 1-5 scale for carving (5 being best) at a 3-4 depending on the run. Snow gets better as you go higher but those steeps are beyond my skill level. Here's to hoping for a "Miracle March"!

I rode June on Saturday 3-8. It was a bit icy and did not exude a lot of confidence when setting an edge. Weather was fantastic however. I think a good groom could dial it in though.

Damn, I just got back from a week of vacation. Figures as much haha. I will see if I can pull it but will be a very looooong shot. Keep you posted. Regardless that is great news!

Glad to see the site back online! Joe, was great meeting and riding with you and your buds at Mammoth recently. Sorry I missed Mr. Garrow and the Huntington Beach "storm trooper" ha, how those hard boots treating you Lance? I was able to locate another 188 Burner and as of today it should be shipped out. Hit me up with any other dates that may arise and I will attempt to get up there to share some turns with you guys. Free lunch to anyone who can help me tame the dragon that is the heelside turn grrrrr... Darren

"I will be dabbling in the hardboot arena with some semi new gear." Taking the plunge, no slope will be safe from the devastation you will bring to the hill. Let me know how it goes brother. You da man! As for riding, a dismal start to the season as we all know. I am going to Mammoth on Feb 8th for a few. Keep the faith. Darren

Mother nature has blessed mammoth with fresh snow, I am heading up tomorrow. for 4 nights. Will just miss you guys, damn! If anybody is riding Tue-Thur let me know. D

good recommendation, those look legit, thanks!

I rode my first carving board at Mammoth Mountain. This was probably in the late 80's/early 90's. Back then there were a couple shops that carried carving boards. "Storm Riders" and "Wave Rave". I was wearing Raichlee Snowboarders (which I still own) and renting a PJ asym, good times ha ha. Back then I saw a few other carvers but I only get 10 or so days a year so sightings of fellow carving folk were slim. I still ride Mammoth and am typing this while on vacation in Mammoth now. From then to now I have seen an increase in carving. There are no more alpine rentals in Mammoth, save a few shorty Burton Primes but they offer no bindings or boots so I think they just keep them around for museum potential. Point being I see carvers nearly every time now. Also while I still get stares or questions when I show up early on a split tail SIMS Burner, I also get a thumbs up or accolades from strangers who recognize an alpine board and often comment on how artistic an alpine rider looks when laying down clean arcs. In summary I see more riders and more people recognize the specific discipline of how we ride. I hope this is a continuing trend and we can continue to grow the sport. If not I will still ride with a smile knowing I have found the purest way to ride a snowboard as I continue to hone my ability on my 10 days a year. Let there be arcs!

Greetings All! So I have a size 13 foot. I currently use Head Stratos Pros (orange ones). I am wondering if anyone knows if the sole length of the different manufacturers varies enough to consider buying one over the other. With such a large foot angles can get tricky and trying to ride a narrow board can cause steeper angles still. Thanks in advance D

Porta Pros are amazing. I am on my second pair. I currently have the Sporta Pros. They are adjustable and can have the band on top the head or on the neck, so may be same model as you. Overall they are the best sounding and most bass responsive I have listened to and you cannot beat the price. Was just not sure if they will sync with the helmet, will let you know. For those reading this both models are exceptional and the have over 1200 4 star or better reviews on Amazon. Plus for 23 bucks you just cannot beat them!!!:lol:

I know I know, I should not be using headphones when making wide sweeping turns but I just got my first helmet, and if by chance I wanted to listen to some relaxing Gregorian chants, was wondering if anyone had any feedback on what the best sounding headphones/ear buds are that are helmet friendly (Smith Vantage Helmet). Thanks in advance. D

Sounds like a great guy! God-bless, and ride on...

Nekdut, thanks for starting this up. I can make the 9th & 10th. Darren