bonzo Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 yuck! only made 4 runs, then left. way, way too soft. snow would not hold any type of aggressive carve. not even semi-aggressive. days like this, it's good to have a season pass!-trent Sounds like you need a crud board. Do I have a deal for you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobD Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Where's your skis? I had fun this morning at buck leaving two inch deep trenches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trent Posted March 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 top few inches were snowcone, ice underneath. possible to carve, but had to ride very balanced. too far forward, nose would fold and give out; touched the snow, or inclinated too much, snow would give out. oh well, with the forcast for the weekend, and next week, i thought i should try and ride while it still felt like winter, not summer. rode with paul most of the morning. hopefully we'll see more of him next year! -trent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Starting Monday March 12th, Afton will close at 6 PM. The Spring Fling is scheduled for Saturday March 17th. The season beyond the Spring Fling depends on the weather. Go out and enjoy what is left before it is gone. The Warrior Dash is set for June 30 & July 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 3/11/12 Great day for crud busting. Very soft and lumpy on top with permafrost below. 2,7,16 were all fun given the weather. Not super carvolicious, but fun. Hoping this is not my final day of the season, but given the weather forecast for this week, not sure if there will be a Spring Fling. If the Thunderstorms next Saturday materialize, there may be no chair lifts running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 3/17/12 Spring fling and last day of the season. When is the last time that happened? Most unusual conditions: 78F and boarding. Never have I been on skis or a board when it is in the 70's. Best way I can describe conditions is "summer glacier like." Slush and water on top of the semi-permafrost base. The opposite of hero snow (villain snow?). Not a day to work on eurocarving. Nonetheless, I left my temporary mark on 2, 3, 5 and 7 looking for the right snow. Best to just enjoy the moment There wasn't enough snow to set up a course for our annual toboggan race. For the water skip, I was in my swimsuit in case someone didn't surface. I was most comfortable with bare legs. For snowsports, Afton is now closed for the season. Despite the almost complete lack of natural snowfall, the snowguns made some wonderful white stuff. Kudos to the snowmaking team that despite a week of temperatures 20-30 degrees above normal, we were able to enjoy one last day. Thanks to everyone for another memorable season. See you next season in November or December. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobD Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 http://hastings-cottagegrove.kstp.com/news/news/133735-video-snowboarders-skip-water-afton-alps-spring-fling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobble Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 http://hastings-cottagegrove.kstp.com/news/news/133735-video-snowboarders-skip-water-afton-alps-spring-fling nice! was that scott that made it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 nice! was that scott that made it? I think it was John R. From what I gather, KSTP was there early and didn't want to stick around until 2:30 PM for the event, so they sent a few riders early so KSTP would have some footage. That's why so few people are watching. Even I wasn't there yet. Much clearer shot in the you tube video. You can see the broadcast camerman in the background. I stayed inside the snow fence to the left of the box. Nice dry spot to help point out lost equipment to the participants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott.Creer Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 it was not me. I spent the weekend sanding down and restaining kitchen cabinets. I used to do these at a ski area in MA. Lots of fun, but boots never recover from being under water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 it was not me. I spent the weekend sanding down and restaining kitchen cabinets. I used to do these at a ski area in MA. Lots of fun, but boots never recover from being under water. Best reason ever to rent a pair of ski boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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