Dan Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 Amazing conditions today: bluebird, cool temperatures (high around 25) and great snow. Would have been even better, but there was about 2 inches of fresh overnight, which muddled the groom a bit. Still, a great day. Tomorrow (12/31) should also be awesome -- maybe even better than today once they groom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monodude Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 Any carvers going up tomorrow ? I'll be out on the Virus skis or a Skwal. All black, red helmet. Don Feed the addiction... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 Welcome home Don!! I think Gavin B is going up. He is on a Swoard snowboard. Several others don't post here but might be there. Have fun!!! Be another week or so before I can go again. Bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monodude Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Met up with Dan and Octavio today. Nice making turns with you guys. I had a ball, weak legs, back, and all. Don Feed the addiction... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Met up with Dan and Octavio today. Nice making turns with you guys. I had a ball, weak legs, back, and all.Don Feed the addiction... Hey Don, great meeting / carving with you. Here are some of the videos from today. Unfortunately, the quality of the camera work didn't match the quality of the riding - need some more practice on that front. Going up Vista Don and Octavio on Vista Octavio on HRM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monodude Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 Thanks for the video. I thought it wasn't bad at all, especialy given the conditions. I was worn out and I hope I rode better earlier. That was the lamest ski carving I've ever seen. Even my wife said I sucked, and she doesn't ski or ride. I'm trying to excersize my lower back back into shape trying to avoid another surgery, (which has been advised). All that aside I love to carve and hang out/ride with alpine riders because they "get it" Thanks again guys Don Feed the addiction... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 (edited) COOL!!! Thanks for the videos Dan, fun stuff to see you guys carving it up. Good to see you back at MHM Don!! Meadows "Deals" just in case you don't have a pass and or don't get their mailings. Shell FREE Wed or Thurs Night Lift Pass - Save $30 Purchase 10 gallons or more of gasoline from a participating Shell service station and receive a coupon, for one “Free” evening (3-9PM) lift ticket with the purchase of a (3-9 PM) lift ticket. Valid on Wednesday or Thursday nights beginning in January. Both night passes must be used the same evening. Details: www.skifreedeals.com. ROTARY CLUB FUNDRAISER - Monday, January 21st The Rotary Club of Hood River presents Rotary Night at Mt. Hood Meadows, and all funds raised for this night go to their scholarship program! You can purchase a 2-9 PM lift pass in advance from the Rotary Club or online for just $10. The 2-9 PM lift pass will be $15 if you purchase at the resort. This is the major fundraiser for the Hood River Rotary's community service projects, and we raised $32,000 last season! Ski your heart out and raise funds for a good cause! Edited January 9, 2013 by www.oldsnowboards.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 Any Meadows locals want a ride to Schweitzer? Octavio and I are leaving Portland on Wednesday 1/16, driving back on Sunday 1/20. We're taking an Outback wagon and have a roof box if needed, so there's lots of space for gear and boards -- only 2 people in the the car right now. It's a great group of riders, excellent carving mountain, and cheap hotels - what more could you ask for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 Any Meadows locals want a ride to Schweitzer? Octavio and I are leaving Portland on Wednesday 1/16, driving back on Sunday 1/20. We're taking an Outback wagon and have a roof box if needed, so there's lots of space for gear and boards -- only 2 people in the the car right now. It's a great group of riders, excellent carving mountain, and cheap hotels - what more could you ask for?Dan, this is SO tempting even if I can't ride!! So many good folks, I could use a "Get away" adventure. If you come over this weekend we can talk? Bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 Dan, this is SO tempting even if I can't ride!! So many good folks, I could use a "Get away" adventure. If you come over this weekend we can talk? Bryan Hey Bryan, I'd love it if you joined us! I'll plan on dropping by this weekend to suss out details - maybe Saturday afternoon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.E Posted January 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Snow and rain from Springfield to Govy, but blue bird up on the hill. Fun day (and the JJA was super fun, even if my legs were soft). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Eric, thanks for the update and photo. How was the snow surface? Did you get over to Shooting Star? Dan, Saturday would be great!! I am toying with the idea of Friday. Probably shouldn't but I am jones'in pretty bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.E Posted January 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Surface was good. Packed powder over a solid base- good carving. Honestly I do think it was helped by the new plate, but still generally good. It was my first real day in almost 2 years, do I didn't get very adventurous. I did make it to shooting star briefly- seemed good. It was a short day for me (well, if you take out the 6hrs in the truck) and my legs are jelly after a couple of years off. It has been nearly 10 years since I've been to Meadows- things were familiar, but I did end up in a few gullies I forgot about. What runs/ areas over there are consistently good carving terrain/ decent grooming now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 (edited) Thanks for the update Eric, Don was kind enough to email what he saw last night too. I think today was pretty similar. Ice base with enough snow that most areas were pretty good. As a general rule. Shooting Star Ridge, Daisy Bowl, Several of the Hood River runs , The "Gulch" off Cascade. Most of these are pretty mellow and seem to get better grooming. Today Kinikanick on HRM was really nice, along with the "Lift Line" run. Both were smooth and consistent. Today started off socked in but cleared quite a bit by 10am. Dan L and Mike Tinkler were both there. I got to try out some new boards and plates on better snow. Good times!!! Edited January 12, 2013 by www.oldsnowboards.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Cold , icy drive up. Over 50 car accidents in Portland this morning. Glad to escape without incident. Not busy, cold dry snow with low winds. Should be good this weekend as they till the new snow in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Pretty sweet day today. Bluebird and cold; about 10 degrees when we parked at HRM. It's the same snow from earlier in the week over a base of ice, but it's still riding well - the groomed snow is chalky, but there are some spots where there isn't enough chalk on top of the ice. Tomorrow should also be great and I think Monday will be good too, but it's warming up on Monday, so after that, I think things will be hardpack / boilerplate until we get some new snow. Met up with a new alpiner (new to me, anyway) named Josh and chased him around the mountain for awhile - he inspired me and Octavio to push ourselves on some pitches that we usually scrape down...video evidence below. Also ran into Ralph, a guy I used to ride with at Meadows around 2000 or so. Ralph, good to see you, sign up and drop me a PM! <a href=" "> </a>and <a href=" "> </a>and <a href=" "> </a>and my personal favorite ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Damn!!!!!!!!!! Nice work Dan / Octavio!!! It is a good day when I can confidently pure carve the last part of the SS Ridge run. Nicely done both on the boards and video!! Thanks again for the update and excellent videos. You will be glad you have these in the future. It looks like your runs on SS where as good or better (probably better) then what we saw on Friday. Including no lift lines!!!!!!!! Bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P06781 Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Probably heading up tomorrow or Tuesday. If anyone is going , let me know and we can meet up. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug T. Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 Hey Jim, Doug T. here...got a few nice runs in this morning with Dan L. It got super warm up there. Our best runs were off Vista. If you are heading up next tuesday 1/22, I will be up there for at least half the day. My friend, who is a skier, will likely be with me. You can contact me at dtitus72@gmail.com or 503-730-2310. Hope you got up there today or yesterday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P06781 Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 Hey Jim,Doug T. here...got a few nice runs in this morning with Dan L. It got super warm up there. Our best runs were off Vista. If you are heading up next tuesday 1/22, I will be up there for at least half the day. My friend, who is a skier, will likely be with me. You can contact me at dtitus72@gmail.com or 503-730-2310. Hope you got up there today or yesterday... Hey Doug I went Monday too. It was really pretty good but yes had a weird inversion going on. Vista was best first off in the morning but rode star from 11 to 2 and it was really good. Full carves locked in from top to bottom. I saw you earlier but couldn't ever catch up. Rode my coiler with a tinkler plate. First time full alpine all year. I am going next week Monday again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P06781 Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 Some phone pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P06781 Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 This is really hard. Bomber really needs to add tapatalk for us mobile phone users. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P06781 Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 One more pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 That board must haul @$$ with the plate!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P06781 Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 That board must haul @$$ with the plate!!! Yes it does ! I had the plate since last year and still getting used to it . You go so fast its hard to judge your speed coming into turns. I am slowly learning to trust it more when railed up. I do miss the more connected feel of just td3s . Also it is so hard to ride fakie now. Thanks for the great board Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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