kinpa Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 LOOKOUT OPENS TOMORROW! I'll be there on Sunday.... anyone care to join me? Schweitzer gang? Steve P? Anyone? Anyone? I think most of the front is supposed to be open. Discounted tickets, I think. I'm sooooooo ready for a new season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 I'd love to hit Lookout sunday but the empty wallet will keep me from enjoying the balmy weather. <table width="100%" align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr valign="top" align="center"><td width="11%">Tonight Snow Lo 20 °F</td><td width="11%">Friday Snow Hi 27 °F</td><td width="11%">Friday Night Chance Snow Lo 16 °F</td><td width="11%">Saturday Snow Likely Hi 18 °F</td><td width="11%">Saturday Night Chance Snow Lo 7 °F</td><td width="11%">Sunday Slight Chc Snow Hi 9 °F</td><td width="11%">Sunday Night Snow Likely Lo 5 °F</td><td width="11%">Monday Snow Likely Hi 5 °F</td><td width="11%">Monday Night Chance Snow Lo -3 °F</td></tr></tbody></table> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinpa Posted November 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 I'd love to hit Lookout sunday but the empty wallet will keep me from enjoying the balmy weather.<table width="100%" align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr valign="top" align="center"><td width="11%">Tonight Snow Lo 20 °F</td><td width="11%">Friday Snow Hi 27 °F</td><td width="11%">Friday Night Chance Snow Lo 16 °F</td><td width="11%">Saturday Snow Likely Hi 18 °F</td><td width="11%">Saturday Night Chance Snow Lo 7 °F</td><td width="11%">Sunday Slight Chc Snow Hi 9 °F</td><td width="11%">Sunday Night Snow Likely Lo 5 °F</td><td width="11%">Monday Snow Likely Hi 5 °F</td><td width="11%">Monday Night Chance Snow Lo -3 °F</td></tr></tbody></table> wow... thanks... that kinda puts a damper on my excitement but the weather reports are always wrong anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 First turns of the season are always good, just bundle up and be ready. Hot hands & toasty toes packs with frequent hot chocolate stops will still make for a happy day, and the the temps may keep the pent up powder hounds to a reasonable number:biggthump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Prokopiw Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 First turns of the season today;soft and semi dry snow was outstanding for opening day!Wish I could ride with you Kathy but Evan's 7th birthday is Saturday and my last cyclocross race of the season is Sunday,but you'll love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinpa Posted November 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Nice, Steve.... thanks for the update! I'm home after working today and trying to get myself and my 9 year old packed for tomorrow. (the little one gets to stay home with his dad, but he's 3 1/2 now so time to get him going on the skis!) The first day is always good no matter what.... and if I can avoid rocks and not freeze, even better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinpa Posted November 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 I guess all I can say is SURVIVED! (why does it have to hurt so much on the first day? Maybe a nice warm bath will work some wonders) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Prokopiw Posted November 26, 2010 Report Share Posted November 26, 2010 Snow conditions felt like mid season .Rode the face on the Diablo and of course the groomed and it was sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinpa Posted November 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 Did you guys here about the plans to expand Lookout? It's a 20 million dollar / 20 year project! Looks pretty nice! There are some maps up in the lodge, I think. They plan to add another base area too. Should be interesting. Don't know where I'll be 20 years from now, but I've very much enjoyed Lookout the past 4 years I've been there and hope to stick around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markp Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 We were up Saturday for a grand start to a fantastic season. We have already had more snow in Spokane in the month of November then we did all last winter. I saw the exp:cool:ansion plans. I worry that they are going to get more and more short runs with minimal verticle. Wish they would think about relocating one to two miles north or south of I-90 where there is potential for at least 2.000 ft/ of verticle. The snow is the best. With freeway access, they could compete really will with all areas including Schweitzer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinpa Posted November 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 I drive over two hours to get there (south of Missoula) because we like it there as a family mountain. This will be my 4th year there as an instructor. I just worry that it's going to become too "resort" and loose the family atmosphere. I don't know.... 20 years is a long time to get used to changes, so I guess I'll be ok. Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinpa Posted December 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 one word...... RAIN (really?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinpa Posted December 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2010 Anyone going to be up to Lookout this weekend? I've got the next three days planned of riding.... tomorrow at Lost Trail (on the other Montana / Idaho border), then Sunday and Monday at Lookout. Hopefully if it isn't too busy with lessons I'll get to make a few turns! Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinpa Posted December 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Steve, thanks for the runs on Sunday. Always a pleasure to catch up with another hardbooter for a few runs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinpa Posted March 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 Lookout was awesome yesterday! Blue skies, sun, and SNOW!!! (don't forget about the awesome grooming too) When I first arrived, they were faced with the dilema of getting the snow off the roof... two cats, a big rope, ladder, several workers, and lots of spectators! I think they had to resort to shovels and it looks like the only snow removed was what was near the edge. Check out this article: http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/article_9c003a7c-4620-11e0-8d84-001cc4c03286.html But alas, the sun brings out everyone and I was busy teaching all day.... but the 12 groomer tracks wide on Bonanza kept teasing me all day and by the time I got to it, the ruts from the race course that were set up was a little too much for my tired legs to deal with. Oh well.... still a great day at the mountain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinpa Posted April 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Closing day on Sunday..... don't know who's going to be around, but the snow has still been great! Yeah, it gets a little on the soft side by lunch, but still a lot of fun. I'll be up with the kids. I guess most of my riding buddies are heading north to Whitefish for their closing day, but if anyone is around, let me know. (Evan?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinpa Posted April 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 my last day on snow was Sunday..... spent the day with my kids... AWESOME!!!! my little guy (just turned 4 at the end of March) is getting so much better on his skiis... and my 9 year old daughter was happy to push and pull him around! I guess the power wedges on my skiis when he was in the harness didn't agree with me too awlful much.... SORE hip the next morning... and I thought it was going to be the knee instead! but even a little pain is ok.... it's all worth it with the kids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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