lowrider Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 After closing the third week of December it's on again Feb 16th. We're allowed 4 hr. time block if you get a slot in the que. The real heart pounder is were expecting a fresh dump of snow Monday night !!!! The new metric for measuring this season is in hours not days or vertical. Expecting third wave with new variant to shut us down very soon as the decision to open seems to be against the experts advice. Doctors and nurses are spent and were hoping for a break in between second wave and whatever is coming next. Season record so far 20 hrs. and counting....................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunSurfer Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 Forget the hours on the field, the number of vertical metres ridden, the number of days ridden. Remember the runs that brought a mile wide smile to your face, the hoots from the chairlift above, and if you're fortunate enough, times spent with like minded crazies carving beautiful lines in the snow. Those are the things I endlessly replay in my head on summer evenings as I sip a cold Garage Project product. https://garageproject.co.nz/ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 Amen to that! If I count the number of runs, hours spent on snow, hours spent driving to the hill, etc., all signs point for me to quit this silly sport. But I love it and would take one good run over 100 crappy runs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nextcarve Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 3 hours ago, Corey said: But I love it and would take one good run over 100 crappy runs. 100 crappy runs lead to at least 1 good one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonbordin Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 The only metric I count is that I must board longer than the time it takes me to get to the hill which is an hour each way, so I must ride 2+ hours. I've never found it hard to meet my self-imposed SLA. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 54 minutes ago, lonbordin said: The only metric I count is that I must board longer than the time it takes me to get to the hill which is an hour each way, so I must ride 2+ hours. I've never found it hard to meet my self-imposed SLA. I don't like this metric at all! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 if you made the effort to drive up and get on the snow it counts as a day you went riding. as the decrepification of my knees progress, a couple hours in the morning can be enough 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwavedave Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 15 hours ago, lonbordin said: The only metric I count is that I must board longer than the time it takes me to get to the hill which is an hour each way, so I must ride 2+ hours. I've never found it hard to meet my self-imposed SLA. This was my self imposed rule for years. 2½ hrs driving (each way) for a day trip from the twin cities to Duluth. Worth it for the decadence of having several hours of unfettered carving on empty midweek slopes at Spirit Mt. Tough on the legs though. Now I'm just minutes from the hill I need new rules. I suppose my new metric is to hike up and earn my turns on days when the hill is closed and there's fresh snow, or for some post-season slush slarving. P.S. Living in the center of the polar vortex has supplanted the pandemic. We haven't seen temps get above zero °F for about 12 days with 20-30 below each night. Hills are empty, great for carving as long as you can tolerate the cold. Every day is sunny, but no new snow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokkis Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 I ride now only work days due weekends are too crowded, but now due Covid also work days seem to have more folks on slopes than before. Sad thing is that skipping weekend rides i miss to see some of my friends. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunSurfer Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 4 hours ago, b0ardski said: if you made the effort to drive up and get on the snow it counts as a day you went riding. as the decrepification of my knees progress, a couple hours in the morning can be enough "decrepification" Love it! A new word to use with my patients! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 (edited) 17 hours ago, SunSurfer said: "decrepification" Love it! A new word to use with my patients! decrepitude is not for wimps as it cuts down the ride time Edited February 17, 2021 by b0ardski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunSurfer Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 @b0ardskiI'm also witnessing the decrepification of my body. I turn 62 soon, and finding my previously very able body is starting to betray me. Laughter is good medicine, certainly for me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st_lupo Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 We surely haven’t forgotten the old saying from our youth? The worst day riding is still better than the best day _______ing. Fill in the blank with any and all verbs that are found in Webster’s. Snowboarding is the metric. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queequeg Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 2 hours ago, st_lupo said: The worst day riding is still better than the best day _______ing. Fill in the blank with any and all verbs that are found in Webster’s. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted February 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 2 hours ago, SunSurfer said: @b0ardskiI'm also witnessing the decrepification of my body. I turn 62 soon, and finding my previously very able body is starting to betray me. Laughter is good medicine, certainly for me. I wouldn't mind if it just betrayed me now it's trying to humiliate me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st_lupo Posted February 18, 2021 Report Share Posted February 18, 2021 6 hours ago, queequeg said: That is pure internet GOLD! Just woke up the family I was laughing so hard! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queequeg Posted February 18, 2021 Report Share Posted February 18, 2021 50 minutes ago, st_lupo said: That is pure internet GOLD! Just woke up the family I was laughing so hard! I don't know what you're talking about dude, obviously he is talking about carving! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted February 18, 2021 Report Share Posted February 18, 2021 (edited) 19 hours ago, SunSurfer said: @b0ardskiI'm also witnessing the decrepification of my body. I turn 62 soon, and finding my previously very able body is starting to betray me. Laughter is good medicine, certainly for me. this place helps me exercise my wit At 59 after 3+ decades of ski bumming and construction work my joints aint what they used to be, definitely on the downhill side of peak performance even though the skill set is at it's best Edited February 18, 2021 by b0ardski 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnE Posted February 19, 2021 Report Share Posted February 19, 2021 Last Wednesday at Loveland was probably my best day ever on the slopes (in about 50 years). It had snowed several inches each day in the days preceding, was groomed the evening prior and about 2" of new dense snow on top. 10 degrees F to start with broken sunshine and very few others on the slope. The 3 of us were on soft boots and wide boards. A great mix of powder and wonderful soft carving. I had strained my back days before and each run I had to really clench my abs to support my back. Each time I got off the lift I could feel my back but my brain just kept craving more. Gregory was leaving 6" trenches at the apex of his turns. We would alternate powder runs and soft groomers. Arne opined that it was a bit on the soft side but he said it with a huge grin on his face. We could take the whole run because we knew there was nobody else above us. I'll be replaying that day in my head when I am too old to ride. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted February 19, 2021 Report Share Posted February 19, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, JohnE said: Last Wednesday at Loveland was probably my best day ever on the slopes (in about 50 years). ... because we knew there was nobody else above us. I'll be replaying that day in my head when I am too old to ride. mid week sleepers on empty slopes are special, those are the days that reignite the passion, the rest just sort of blur together Edited February 19, 2021 by b0ardski 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MountainSlope Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 On 2/19/2021 at 1:06 PM, JohnE said: Last Wednesday at Loveland was probably my best day ever on the slopes (in about 50 years). It had snowed several inches each day in the days preceding, was groomed the evening prior and about 2" of new dense snow on top. 10 degrees F to start with broken sunshine and very few others on the slope. The 3 of us were on soft boots and wide boards. A great mix of powder and wonderful soft carving. I had strained my back days before and each run I had to really clench my abs to support my back. Each time I got off the lift I could feel my back but my brain just kept craving more. Gregory was leaving 6" trenches at the apex of his turns. We would alternate powder runs and soft groomers. Arne opined that it was a bit on the soft side but he said it with a huge grin on his face. We could take the whole run because we knew there was nobody else above us. I'll be replaying that day in my head when I am too old to ride. Hubby used to get some pretty bad back pain which was always relieved after he went snowboarding! Probably better than any chiropractor could do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyt. Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 All true. It starts way before the first turns. Planting the seed, looks like it’s going to be good on Monday, shopping for food, making the chili, picking up everyone, driving fast, rocking out to tunes and finally getting to the mountain. Riding is only part of it, who really cares. Tailgating with bloody Mary’s at 11am and that sweet pain of still being able to do what you love with friends as we mature! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softbootsurfer Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 3 hours ago, Puhutes said: Hubby used to get some pretty bad back pain which was always relieved after he went snowboarding! Probably better than any chiropractor could do! I can relate to this, barely being able to walk, yet once on the stick, felt like a Miracle though if I hit a bump, Ouch !! you know that Pain, where you are laughing in Pain? working Construction for years actually kept me in pretty good boarding shape... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted February 21, 2021 Report Share Posted February 21, 2021 22 hours ago, Puhutes said: Hubby used to get some pretty bad back pain which was always relieved after he went snowboarding! Probably better than any chiropractor could do! I had a pretty good twinge in my neck before Montucky, that afternoon I did what I call the "chiropractor roll" in the sunny mashed potatoes, the neck pain was gone and I looked good doing it 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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