SkoonyMcGroomer

Beaver Creek Grooming Report: After a foot of fresh, it was finally a day that I wasn't cursing because of hitting some base gouging obstacle in the snow. Too soft for the Proteus, would have been better on the Coiler NFCB, but that was laid to rest two weeks ago after blowing out an edge.

1. Any questions? Really, it depends on the day, snow conditions, terrain, board that I'm riding, who I'm with, etc...

Hope it was good for you. I had meetings all day, otherwise would have met up with you. Next time!

If I am already on the chair heading back up, I prefer to call for two more runs... then skip the last one.

I think that this comment is dead-on. Shaun White didn't even make it to finals in the previous two qualifiers.

PC, Maybe you just need to ride more responsibly, then maybe one day you will earn one of these: It also comes with a free cup of hot chocolate.

I love this thread, and was wondering what had happened to it. Saturday I had a lifty look down at my gear as I approached the "wait here" line, then grab my arm while she was asking if I needed help getting on the lift like I was an elderly citizen crossing the street with a walker. I was stunned.. and all I could say was "seriously"? My only solace was that my new chairmate said, "yeah, it was a little suprising that she thought a guy on a carving board would need help getting on the chair".

^Its 11:30, and my valet has arrived to transport me to my next appointment. (valet = wife) (next appointment = honey-do list)

I was unable to make it up to the Beav today, but they reported 10" today and most runs are open. It should be good, that is if you are ready for some real carving. Let me know if you are going to be there tomorrow.

Very cool board Joe... I'm sure it was well received. It is such a versatile designed board. I rode my 174 NFCB last weekend - Saturday on bulletproof, then Sunday with 9" powder chasing my daughter down the steeps and bumps. It works exceptionally in both conditions.

If I get up tommorow, I'll let you know. Last time up was Saturday, it was still pretty thin, but that was before the last snow and hopefully there is some more accumulation today.

I like the term "Soulful Carving" because when it all comes together, it can feel like an endless series of bottom turns. #carvingthewhitewave

Mother Nature receiving a much needed assist with snow on Centennial/1876.

I went up yesterday morning with my daughter and Upper Latigo and Centennial were well maintained with man-made snow, but still pretty limted amount of terrain open and because of that, way too many people. I'm hoping to be able to join you on th first.

Sad to say, I have not been up yet. There is still not that much terrain open. Looking to go up Thursday morning and will let you know. Cheers!

Just heard a report that individual athletes will first need to test positive, renounce their Russian National Team status, and apply to compete under the OAR Team (Olympic Athletes from Russia) sporting the Olympic Flag.

I can attest that this is true. 20" powder day... never saw it coming. Riding alone in the trees is not a good idea.

Think of it as cheap insurance, which is pretty much unheard of these days.

Instagram Rag Doll blooper segment from one of my son's backcountry videos.

I have had two occasions where I was glad to have been wearing a leash after binding failure on the chairlift. So every set of my bindings has one attached to the toe bail. It beats the heck out of walking down the mountain sans board. I also pay more attention to the status of my bindings now.

This one is better for hardboot - connecting with the snap-clip. https://www.dakine.com/en-us/sport/snow/accessories/board-cord-snowboard-leash/

I'll take them, send me your PayPal account name.

Looking forward to your review. Any chance that you might be able to compare it to a Proteus 170?

That is a great quiver... though I am also very impressed with the pizza oven that also tunes snowboards!

That turned out great Joe - Enjoy! Too bad it didn't make to you in time for your CO trip.