P06781 Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Had a nice day with Bryan after my late start. Here are some more pictures and the master himself . :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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www.oldsnowboards.com Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Cool! Thanks Jim, some of the photos came out pretty good! I like Mt Hood in the background! Actually it was cloudy until you arrived!! You got the goods! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshack Posted December 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 jealous.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 jealous.... Probably wasn't any better than Saturday, just a few less people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshack Posted December 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 It's not the snow that's the problem, it's the fact that corralling college students into getting off campus earlier than 7:30 is mighty tough. Because of parking and traffic, we've made first chair at close to 10, which isn't horrible, but pretty much puts poaching virgin groomers out of the question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 It's not the snow that's the problem, it's the fact that corralling college students into getting off campus earlier than 7:30 is mighty tough. Because of parking and traffic, we've made first chair at close to 10, which isn't horrible, but pretty much puts poaching virgin groomers out of the question. Yes, I can see where that would be an issue. (Oh, and that is horrible) Not quite as horrible as not getting to go and turn, but in my book, showing up on a Saturday after 9am is not so good. That is why you are in college. To get smarter Look forward to put a face with a name SOME day. That day will not likely be a SATURDAY Old guys LOVE to give young guys a little bit of a hard time. We feel it is somehow an earned privilege. Oh, and we are Jealous too! Stay at it, your time will come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P06781 Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Cool! Thanks Jim, some of the photos came out pretty good! I like Mt Hood in the background!Actually it was cloudy until you arrived!! You got the goods! Yes Bryan YOU do take good photos with the mountain framed in the background!!! :rolleyes: Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GQuentin Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Hi everyone, I am planning on going to MHM tommorow, Wed. the 12th, if anyone would like to make some turns. Let me know, Quentin :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P06781 Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Hi everyone,I am planning on going to MHM tommorow, Wed. the 12th, if anyone would like to make some turns. Let me know, Quentin :D Might go up on thrusday morning if it looks good yet. Please give us a report on tomorrow conditions! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Deciding. If I am going in the am. I need to set this beverage down and call it my last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Hi everyone,I am planning on going to MHM tommorow, Wed. the 12th, if anyone would like to make some turns. Let me know, Quentin :D Umm? love to make turns with another PNW newbie alpiner that has osb history. Not sure if I am going to make it. Looks like maybe Thursday if Jim firms up. Got my rock board dialed , need light or fresh snow to get excited again. Know what I mean Vern? Bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GQuentin Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Will I be ok with my new axxess on SS? Is there enough snow? The pics of SS look great from last week. This will be my 1st day on plates, so is there another run I should start with. Also, I had my angles locked in at 58 front and 55 Rear which allowed no boot overhang, but the back was a little uncomftable, so I changed the my rear foot to 45 degree's which is gives allot of toe overhang. My thinking is for my first day I won't be low enough to have toe drag. Are these angles ok? I am drinking a beer myself, it is hard to stop with all of the great seasonal brews :lol: Thanks for any advice, Quentin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Will I be ok with my new axxess on SS? Is there enough snow? The pics of SS look great from last week. This will be my 1st day on plates, so is there another run I should start with. Also, I had my angles locked in at 58 front and 55 Rear which allowed no boot overhang, but the back was a little uncomftable, so I changed the my rear foot to 45 degree's which is gives allot of toe overhang. My thinking is for my first day I won't be low enough to have toe drag. Are these angles ok? I am drinking a beer myself, it is hard to stop with all of the great seasonal brews :lol: Thanks for any advice, Quentin Sorry, past the pi0nt of any responsiblity for my responses. Seriously? Make a run off "Buttermilk" lift, it is super well groomed and so low an angle that you will feel like a hero or be pissed off by the lack of speed. Then move up to "Easy Rider" , again , seriously, it has excellent grooming and first day expert pitches, just don't get caught repeatedly in the "Low spot". After you get tired of the frequent stops and fixed grip pace. Move to MHM Express and do a run on "North Canyon" if it is starting to get tracked. Get on over to SS. The problem lies in just getting over there on your first day. IF you make it, enjoy the ridge and skid shamlessly down that last pitch "under the chair" , ignor me heckling you from the chair your doing fine just to get there. NOTE: So , long time soft boot snowboarder? First time alpiner? Perpair to be humiliated. Go low angle and swallow your pride. Everyone says "Holy Szht, this is way fast, I feel like I am going to break off at the knees" , Think slow and deliberate and a little goes along way. Welcome to alpine! Hope you survive your first day. See another hard booter? Say " I know Bryan from online, you have a new friend. Bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Boot overhang is NOT ok. Maybe just a little, not allot. You will need to fix this some how, some way. Wider board? Cants, advice from 6000 know it alls from BOL, some how. Sht , did I say that out loud again? Damn, I am cut off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buell Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Make a run off "Bunny" lift, it is super well groomed and so low an angle that you will feel like a hero or be pissed off by the lack of speed. Then move up to "Easy Rider" , again , seriously, it has excellent grooming and first day expert pitches, just don't get caught repeatedly in the "Low spot". After you get tired of the frequent stops and fixed grip pace. Move to MHM Express and do a run on "North Canyon" if it is starting to get tracked. Get on over to SS. The problem lies in just getting over there on your first day. IF you make it, enjoy the ridge and skid shamlessly down that last pitch "under the chair" , ignor me heckling you from the chair your doing fine just to get there. +1 Spend some time on Buttermilk. I had a tough time hardbooting my first time at Meadows (about my 3rd day). Buttermilk was very helpful, short, and flat. Welcome to the green runs for a while. Enjoy, Buell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GQuentin Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 So I will go back to 58F-55R. Dawn 29 Mondo boots. Thanks for the advice guys, Quentin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GQuentin Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Buell, Is there a nice run at Bachelor that has enough snow? Hell, I think the drive is about the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Buell,Is there a nice run at Bachelor that has enough snow? Hell, I think the drive is about the same. I can answer that... Your best bet at Bachelor is to park at Sunrise and do Marshmallow. It's a very gentle pitch, but it's longer than the Buttercup area at Meadows, and it's an express lift. From there you can move up to Carnival and then I-5, and then Chipper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Buell,Is there a nice run at Bachelor that has enough snow? Hell, I think the drive is about the same. I think it is exactly 1/2 as much snow. However , start at Sunrise and hope Rainbow opens so you can get after it on "I-5" from what the locals said today. Thanks Buell and Rebecca for the candid and frank conditions update. Usually Mt Hood and Bach are neck and neck. We just got lucky and caught a big storm that shorted Central Oregon. So, I can start drinkin again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GQuentin Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 What do you guys think. Bachelor sounds like it has the runs I am looking for, I just don't want to tear up my board. So the question for the newbie comes to: Bachelor or Meadows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GQuentin Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 If anyone wants to make some turns with a newbie, you will find me at bachelor, on marshmallow or I-5. Wish me luck, Quentin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P06781 Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Going up tomorrow to meadows. Might have to drop the girls off at school on the way so will likely be a later start. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshack Posted December 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 I'll be there! Looking to make it up around 9:30 or so. Meet at 10:30 at shooting star or top of MHM express? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buell Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Ha Ha, we got Quentin at Bachelor! The guy absolutely ripped it up on his first day. We'll put a ride report up on the Bachelor thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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