rwmaron Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Higher quality post of that video featuring Dave and Russ (except for my biff) on January 9th. 1. So who was doing the video work of the sunrise while you were driving? 2. Were 'ya thinkin about the relative position of that lift tower while you were flailing around on you back like a turtle in it's shell? I don't think you need to apologize for the biff - looks to me like you fell into one of those deep trenches created by the guy on the big black Kessler! But seriously man, these video clips rock! When I'm old and they've shuttled me off to the nursing home, I'm gonna buy the biggest flat screen display they make and just run this over and over. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwmaron Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1FBE60kPGIfrom this morning, first run. Dave; I'm bummin that I couldn't join you this morning - looks like another perfect day! Also, it doesn't look like lugging that piece of equipment around crimped your style at all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwavedave Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 Russ, by the time that happens you should be able to have a video chip installed directly in your brain and have the full virtual reality experience. Shortly after I shot that pole video the clouds moved back and the light was so flat I couldn't see, so I quit and went xc skiing. I won't be able to get up there until next week, maybe Tuesday or Thurs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolson Posted January 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 Dave, that "pole dance" was awesome......as discussed, if I ever try that it will have to be when Russ is on ski patrol duty cause I can just see them trying to remove that thing from some part of my body at some point.... Russ, no worries...I put the truck in "D" for "driveway" and knew it would take me to the Chalet while I filmed.......I simply could not pass up that sunrise... ... and yes, I am thinking about buying a used sea-tortise shell....for as much time as I have spent on my back lately you would think I could just grow one..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwmaron Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 -15F at 9am this morning, but the sun was shining; the groom was firm; and most folks either hadn't started their day or were enjoying the view from the chalet. Jim and I got in our turns until a little after 11 when the light suddenly went so flat that we couldn't see the rollers. I'm not quite sure I buy Jim's story about being assigned to ride an alpine kit on Fourpipe all morning as part of his Mountain Host duties.... Never did hook up with Joe - let us know when you're up this way again. Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe D. Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Rode for an hour Saturday AM. Great conditions. Busy working at the FIS race rest of weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolson Posted January 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Russ, returned home Sunday afternoon to find I have been scheduled for a psych eval next week......seems my family finds it unnatural to ride the plank at -15.......(seems you are next) Oh....and yes....the "alpine kit" is an approved accessory to the Mountain Host uniform to those working the Breezeway........I am sure I saw that in the handbook.....somewhere....in the book....... Sorry to have missed Joe on the hill but hopefully he will be back up in better weather......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwmaron Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 Out for a brief mid-day foray; good light, good groom. Hooked up with Ryan on his shiny new kit (Donek FC-metal, TDs, 700s) for a few runs. When I started at 11:30 there were already quite a few trenches on Fourpipe. Hmmm, who could that have been? Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwavedave Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Thinking about coming up tomorrow AM, if anyone wants to come out and play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolson Posted January 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Could not make it to the MES in the Cities but yes, was out Wednesday Morning here on a spur of the moment decision...Like Russ said, great weather and snow conditions......perfect. Dave, sorry but have appointments to keep today on Thursday so cannot join up. I hope to be up both days this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwavedave Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Sunday's forecast looks like a nice day. I'll come up if it looks nice. I didn't come up Thurs as it looked like fog and overcast. I must be getting old, but I just don't like carving a big fast board into the flat light void. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolson Posted January 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Saturday does not look good for me but plan to be on the hill on Sunday AM. Saturday AM looks like a morning of flat light anyway...... Will look for Dave and Russ on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwmaron Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Patrolled the morning shift both days this weekend: Saturday, January 29th - Flat light, early crowds, a bit soft after Friday's new snow; Sunday, January 30th - Bright sun, firmer groom, crowds never materialized...nice! Looking like I'll get a free day later in the week. Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolson Posted January 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 ...it was bound to happen....I got the creeping crud and was down in bed and missed the weekend runs...... Hope to get out later this week, maybe Wed, Thur or Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwavedave Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Sounds nice, wish I came up Sunday. I was getting ready to come up, checked the weather forecast first which had changed from partly sunny to snow and overcast, so I opted for plan B--xc ski in town. Maybe Tuesday or Thursday this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolson Posted January 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Tried the old GOPRO Mounted on the board.......lasted about four runs before the mount came off but got enough for a movie clip.....not great form but alot of fun...... Try this link.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwavedave Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Very nice. Did you use the suction-cup mount? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolson Posted February 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 Very nice. Did you use the suction-cup mount? I used one of the adhesive mounts.....my fault it popped off, as I recall, the directions say to let the mount sit for 24 hours at room temp .....I let it sit for only an hour before I attached the camera and went out. I have not heard good things about the suction cup mount in cold weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwmaron Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 I'm planning to get out Thursday - anyone else wanna play? Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolson Posted February 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 I'm planning to get out Thursday - anyone else wanna play?Russ I will try and make it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwavedave Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Spirit Mnt this morning--no edit, no music, beautiful conditions. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vP8mvVXAOc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwmaron Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 A bit breezy, but bright sun and good groom made for a fun morning for BWD and I to tail each other around the hill with his GoPro; tried both the helmet mount and the extension pole. I'm anxious to see the results.... Also got patroller Don out on a hardboot kit for the first time this year - he's getting the stoke! Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolson Posted February 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 After a week with the crud, climbed out on the hill this AM in 30 Degree weather and great snow which was surprisingly fast, but between having zero energy from the crud and the extreme flat light, a challenging morning. No other carvers in the sandbox this morning......not a one......felt like the kid who crapped his pants and no one wanted to play in his neighberhood.... Will be out in the AM tomorrow....really, ...no crap.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolson Posted February 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 Spirit Mnt this morning--no edit, no music, beautiful conditions.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vP8mvVXAOc Rarely has someone handled a shaft like that so well...... Nice Vid Dave..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwmaron Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 I'm working nights this w/e; hopefully this will be the last weekend I have to work. I might be able get out one morning next week, but will have to play it by ear. Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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