Allee Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 I'm off to Kimberley this weekend, a hill I have always wanted to go to with long blue cruisers and nice grooming, quiet and away from the crowds. The snow there is supposed to be terrible and the hill is only 40% open. I will probably spend the weekend giving in to my other half and learning to ski. Panorama is the closest hill to Kimberley and describes conditions as "hardpacked on machine groomed trails - best trails are those with snowmaking" Hazards exist off piste (no ***, Sherlock). Fernie, normally a powder legend, has lifts downloading people to the base and is sending all it's season pass holders to Kimberley as they're only 25% open. Lake Louise last weekend was awful, slushy and granular and by now they probably have the Zambonis out grooming the front side. Sunshine is not supposed to be much better, and Nakiska has been getting temps of +13C during the day ... It's a very pleasant mild winter, but the boarding sucks! What are the conditions like where you are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 Since our thaw ended a few weeks ago, the (man-made) packed powder has been superb daily. If you are into that sort of thing. I am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gawdzira Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 I am in Southern California and if my life was very different I would have quit my job last month and moved to Mammoth to work nights washing dishes. But alas, I have a beautiful 6 month old son and so other priorities have taken over. Come to California, the weather system has tipped and however bad it is up north is making it that much better down here. Every other weekend there is another 2-3 feet of fresh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 in the last couple weeks prior to that is was not great but we have seen worse in these parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 Hey Allee! I think the Women's Carve Session brought good luck to Stratton. It dumped a good 15" last weekend, and has been continuously snowing through the week. This weekend will ROCK! Maybe you should come visit again:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allee Posted January 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 I'm disgusted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 Hey, at least you haven't dumped a bunch of cash into a non-refundable condo at Panorama, where the base is 50 cm or something dreary like that. A little over 2 weeks to go - it could still snow. I'll just think encouraging snow thoughts in the general direction of Invermere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Randy S. Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 Tahoe is rockin. Another powder day today from what I've heard. Of course I'm sitting on the sidelines with my torn tendon, but I am going up tonight to watch the Race to the Cup this weekend. Plus I need to keep an eye on my cabin with the whole Park City team staying there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thomas_m Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 Every ski resort in Washington is closed. Baker is down to a 20inch base. Supposedly the worst season in 30 years. T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allee Posted January 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 ... at least you can always have fun in the hot pools. Where are you staying? I stayed at Taynton Lodge last time, it was pretty nice ... be interesting to see what you think of your digs. I'd like to get to Panorama this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 Ive lived in SoCal all my life, and seen a couple sick seasons in the locals and mammoth but I wanted to go elsewhere. so I leave and move up north? heh. snow goes SOUTH and stays there. its better here than elsewhere in PNW but its still pretty ****ty. oh well. weather is chaotic. no other way around it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Dahl Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 to learn my Can-eh-dian! If my health improves, it's off to Sun Peaks. (darn colds!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 Originally posted by Allee ... at least you can always have fun in the hot pools. Where are you staying? Here, looks pretty nice. I'm on vacation with my wife, kids and parents so if the riding sucks I'm sure we'll find something to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 Depending on where ya are, about 6-8" fresh over the last couple of days along Wasatch front. Most everything has well over 100" mid-mtn base - so I guess we're lookin' pretty good here in UT. The WTC (Wasatch Trenchin' Convention) is coming up I believe March 5-8 (right? Dave, Mikey?). Anyway, check out HardBooter.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted January 29, 2005 Report Share Posted January 29, 2005 It's looking like October on Mt Hood right now. Frigging October. At the end of January. Mt Hood Meadows - closed Ski Bowl - closed Timberline - open, anything below Palmer is more rocks and dirt than snow. Cross your fingers for snow, so that MHES can happen. We've got 3.5 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted January 29, 2005 Report Share Posted January 29, 2005 Sorry Mike T. Here's a thought: With all the stress and anxiety created by the current Mt. Hood conditions, an ailment known as "carvitis minimus", you must seek treatment! A therapeutic modality, available at a variety of Utah "clinics", is prescribed. Railing turns at a variety of locations along the Wasatch Front, can do wonders for this temporary, but serious, condition. I would recommend carving untensils of varying lengths, as well as a wider tool for those unexpected inundations of fresh, frozen precipitation. This along with plenty of rest in between treatment sessions and plenty of fluids (your choice), you should recover readily. I was informed that "clinics" in the Tahoe and Mammoth area also come highly recommended. Hope this helps. :D Dr. Kirk :rolleyes: Utah facility, Snowbasin Clinic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daneille Posted January 29, 2005 Report Share Posted January 29, 2005 Tahoe is definately the place to be :D Daneille Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rowanpg Posted January 29, 2005 Report Share Posted January 29, 2005 Here in the atlantic provinces we have just been blessed with more than 3 feet of snow in just over a week.. conditions are stellar.. Just wish we had real mountains. mon jan 17 - 35cm of fresh light pow (unusual for east but it was cold) thur jan 20 - 30cm of fresh (higher density snow) sun Jan 23 - 35 cm of fresh and WHAT A DAY this was Wed Jan 26 - Crisp clear and had the hill to myself for laying trenches Fri Jan 28 - Crisp clear and again had the hill to myself link to our local hill (they call it a mountain because Poley Hill just wouldnt sound right!) anyways corduroy is corduroy!! http://www.poleymountain.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 29, 2005 Report Share Posted January 29, 2005 6 inches overnight: http://www.nwac.us/~nwac/products/OSOMHM This is making me as happy as 36-inch storms in better years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted January 29, 2005 Report Share Posted January 29, 2005 Originally posted by Dan 6 inches overnight: http://www.nwac.us/~nwac/products/OSOMHM This is making me as happy as 36-inch storms in better years. PLEASE Meadows, PLEASE open tomorrow! I need to ride. D-Sub, I might be headed out your way Wendesday or so if I can get some time off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slopetool Posted January 29, 2005 Report Share Posted January 29, 2005 I'm trying to pretend its only Nov. I went up to T-line yesterday. Its tricky getting around but worth a couple of hours of riding to ease the nerves. Thank goodness I bought that Weakday plus Pass. lol, sadly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffy Posted January 29, 2005 Report Share Posted January 29, 2005 silver star hurting big time as well----went from epic to F***** overnite----dirt patches everywhere---i dont even dare bring out the coiler......least amount of riding ive ever had any year--only 3 days that were decent enough to carve(20 or so on softies)----DAmmm WEATHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!--Im done for the year unless a miracle happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarvCanada Posted January 29, 2005 Report Share Posted January 29, 2005 I've seen pictures of Whistler this past week, it's pretty horrible. Is this the worst year in skiing history for the NW? Last El Nino was it anything like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinpa Posted January 29, 2005 Report Share Posted January 29, 2005 Yeah, it's pretty bad here in Montana too. My home mountain (Snowbowl, north of Missoula) is still open. The top part of the mountain wasn't too bad when I was up on Friday, but getting down from the upper mountain is less than pleasant. Time is right to be on that rock board! The other option is to download, but I've yet to see anyone do that. Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P06781 Posted January 29, 2005 Report Share Posted January 29, 2005 Worst year on Mt Hood since I moved here in 1993. I heard rumors form an oldtimer that in the 72-73 el nino Mt Hood Meadows didnt open till sometime in feb. We got 7 inchs today for a base of 22" (but still closed) The forcast is for warming after today for 1+ weeks.....yuck. http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/total_forecast/index.php?minlon=-125&maxlon=-120.8&minlat=43.39&maxlat=46.91&mapwidth=354&map.x=282&map.y=192 Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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