r_starr Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 Hi, The snow situation is desperate at Tahoe, so, I'm thinking about driving to Salt Lake City next week and riding for 3 days. It'd be very much appreciated if locals could give me a heads-up on the current conditions. My interest is morning carving some blues but mostly black groomed runs. From this snow report it appears that are a few black groomers open at Snowbird. http://www.snowbird.com/ski_board/grooming.php I've never carved Utah so would welcome any advice, other mountains to consider, lodging, anything helpful. If the conditions are such that it's not worth the trip right now that would be useful to know. Thanks in advance, Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 Snowbasin is my favorite resort in Utah. Probably the best run there is Wildflower downhill, which was part of the Olympic downhill in 2002. - Thomas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Bullet Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 I usually frequent Park City, Snowbird, and Solitude. There is not much open yet at Park City. Snowbird's Little Cloud chair is a good carving lift. I'd head for Regulator Johnson - a long steep straight shot. Grooming can be a bit spotty because of the winch groomer they use there, but the hill is fantastic for laid out carves. There are plenty of easy blues that are fun and relaxing in Mineral Basin and the Peruvian Gulch. Stay away from the lower mountain. Less carver friendly and often rocky this time of season. Too many people as well. I really enjoy Solitude. The signature carving run there is Diamond Lane off the Powderhorn Lift. The Eagle Express lift also provides access to a handful of fun blacks and blues such as Sunshine Bowl, Inspiration, Sundancer and others are great slopes. If you are interested in Solitude, let me know. I'm off work until January so I could head up with you. sj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronG Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 Not to threadjack here but just wanted to ask Silver Bullet a question. I was curious if it was you that I met and rode with at the WTC two years ago?? I was there with my brother, I think you purchased some Cateks then also?? Your email is disabled on your profile or I would've contacted you thru your email. YOu planning on attending WTC this year?? OVR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Bullet Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 Yeah, that was me. We missed you last year. WTC was my foray into the hardbooter world and I've become a bit of a junky since then. I'll be there again this year. sj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buell Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 Not much open at Snowbasin yet either. Buell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r_starr Posted December 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 Thanks everyone for the reports. Conditions sound a little sketch to risk the 14 hour (round trip) drive. I can do Mammoth/June as a day-trip so I may check that out next week instead. Will try Utah another time. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buell Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 Rob, Keep an eye on Bachelor. While the base is currently low, we've been riding the groomers this week without hitting any thing. The weather forecast looks great! Buell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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