khoward Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 We're getting in a lot of good riding at Copper. Much better conditions than last year...nice groom all day. Sad to miss end of season at Spirit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolson Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 Russ and Ken, great updates and pic's from out West....yeah Russ, cool head on shot on that heel side, very sweet. Ken, keep the pics and updates coming. Hope you're back on your feet Dave. I could not get out all weekend so that midweek blast looks like my end of the season. Russ and Dave, my week is in fluid motion, right now. Please post when you are heading anywhere and I will simply glom on or meet you as possible last minute. I may be up the shore this week at some point to Grand Marais for a site visit that is not firm yet. Dave, either way, pass off that last flash drive and I will piece the season together. I will return your flash drives before next season...maybe when you are up this way on the boat effort we can all meet for mid season lunch, brews, wine, other.... Keep me in the loop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwavedave Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 So, Lutsen, Thursday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwmaron Posted April 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 So, Lutsen, Thursday? Works for me (and I've got one of the local discount vouchers)! I left you a voicemail - give me a call and will work out the details. Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolson Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Truly the end of the season boys :(.....I am committed to a Duluth based meeting now on Thursday. Thanks for keeping me in mind. Dave, if you have any Vid clips remaining then, please slip the flash drive to Russ. Have fun and talk to you all soon I hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khoward Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Getting in some great riding and carving on the blues. Lots of people riding alpine. Jane's having fun with her comps, and she's getting her board tuned for GS tomorrow. We're having a snow day:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwmaron Posted April 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 Started on Bridge Run early in flat light, but fairly good snow conditions, the moved over to Moose where we found an underlying icy layer. Went back over to Bridge for the better snow.....later in the morning the sun came out so we headed back to Moose and found much better conditions until things got chopped up near the end of the day. Overall, a day well spent. I'm ready to put my gear up for the summer and start cycling. Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khoward Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 We had a great season and Nationals. Did demo a Donek Rev 157 at Copper...very tempting to add that to the quiver. Attending a conference at Spirit today. Season's over, it can stop snowing now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwmaron Posted April 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Well the cycling bit hasn't panned out yet due to the weather so instead I dug out some old backcountry telemark gear and spent the morning at Spirit skiing down and climbing (with skins) back up. A couple of inches of fresh new snow on top of a firm consistent base made for good conditions, though my tele skills were a bit rusty. Would have been good conditions for backcountry boarding as well. If I'd known that Ken was in the chalet, I would have stopped in to say hello! Sorry folks, but more snow in the forecast! Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gcarve Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 Looks like great conditions! It's crazy that so many resorts have closed, with so much snow still on the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerg Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Lots of snow left, no customers left. At least, not enough to remain open and still make money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khoward Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 A host of other factors are considered when choosing a closing date months in advance including the planned lay-off of seasonal workers and unemployment - they may have other plans, liability insurance, utilities as well as previous years experience with weather and attendance. Still, I wouldn't object if they were open on the weekends till it becomes unfeasible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwmaron Posted April 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 And there's more snow in the forecast..... Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khoward Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Looks like Cinder Snapper and nice deep trenches Hmmm...where can we find a snow cat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwavedave Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 That looks great! More snow tonight and tomorrow. I gotta find some snowshoes that'll work with my hardboots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gcarve Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 I gotta find some snowshoes that'll work with my hardboots. Snowshoes or a snowmobile! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khoward Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 It would be tempting to hike the hill a couple of times if I didn't have to work this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khoward Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Woke up in Narnia this morning...another foot of snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwavedave Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Snowshoes 40% off at Midwest Mountaineering! (way cheaper than the snowmobile). Plan to come up to Spirit tomorrow. Anyone coming out to play? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwmaron Posted April 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Plan to come up to Spirit tomorrow. Anyone coming out to play? Be prepared for a variety of snow conditions; windy today (once the snow stopped); I suspect you'll find some wind scoured areas and some areas of deep new snow. Low temps in the teens forecast for tonight. What the hell.....I'll give it a try (on tele skis or softies). Let me know when you'll be out. Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwavedave Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Figure I'll get there sometime between 10-11am. Start at the top? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwmaron Posted April 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Planning to hit the bike swap when it opens at 10 - I'll be in the small dirt lot near the top of the Gandy lift by 11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwmaron Posted April 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 (edited) Started around 11 and I quickly determined that my tele skis were not the optimal equipment for the day; Dave on the other hand nailed it with his choice of the Nomad and hardboots: I'd penetrate the wind crust anytime I tried to turn, so we hiked it back up and I made an equipment change and Dave tweaked his kit. The wide Incline (and softboots) provided enough flotation so that I only occasionally broke through the crust, plus the bright sun had begun to soften things a bit - we also figured out that the lower sections of the hill had more consistent conditions. The best conditions were on Double Jaw and Sissor Bill; we even took advantage of the new chalet by stopping in for a light lunch. Fortunately, we didn't meet up with this fellow: The bright sun made it feel warmer than the mid 30's - we regularly shed gear on the hikes back up. Forecast is for a few more inches of snow tomorrow; we may get a few more chances to make some turns. Russ Edited April 21, 2013 by rwmaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khoward Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Looks like a lot of fun and a lot of work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwmaron Posted April 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Looks like a lot of fun and a lot of work I'm fervently hoping that all this uphill trudging will translate to a quicker start on the cycling season (if we ever get to start the cycling season.....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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