JohnE Posted December 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2021 On 12/3/2021 at 8:55 PM, Odd Job said: I think I just euthanized a board today to the rock gods. I found that lone terminal stone in the middle of a groomed run. Oh well. Conditions are still great. Just crank it over and go. Keystone likely has the best coverage, but isn't really ridable weekends. Copper, I don't know. ABasin is a ghost resort during all days. "Conditions are still great"? It's great that you are enjoying yourself - but that is different from great conditions. Great compared to what? I have photos of myself from long ago skiing the week of Thanksgiving in powder. Even when conditions are marginal resorts often hype the conditions. When they're not saying anything you know the conditions must be bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kneel Posted December 6, 2021 Report Share Posted December 6, 2021 I'll offer an honest eastcoaster's opinion on quality at Copper in a couple of days. Though it appears there will be some snow today and a more appreciable event later in the week. Come to my neck of the woods if you would like to experience "marginal". I do like the idea of A-Basin as ghost town. That may change some plans... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd Job Posted December 6, 2021 Report Share Posted December 6, 2021 2 minutes ago, Kneel said: I'll offer an honest eastcoaster's opinion on quality at Copper in a couple of days. Though it appears there will be some snow today and a more appreciable event later in the week. Come to my neck of the woods if you would like to experience "marginal". I do like the idea of A-Basin as ghost town. That may change some plans... I don't care how hard the snow is, I just don't want to sacrifice any more boards to the rock gods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kneel Posted December 6, 2021 Report Share Posted December 6, 2021 I'll gladly trade you some of CO's rocks for VT's 37 degrees and freezing rain. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryj Posted December 9, 2021 Report Share Posted December 9, 2021 Now Were Talking!!! Finally......Hallelujah!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted December 9, 2021 Report Share Posted December 9, 2021 Lake Louise has 50 cm of fresh this week, all lifts/runs open. Will be there tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allee Posted December 9, 2021 Report Share Posted December 9, 2021 10 minutes ago, Neil Gendzwill said: Lake Louise has 50 cm of fresh this week, all lifts/runs open. Will be there tomorrow. Let me know what it's like. I'm going to drag the gear out of the storage locker this weekend, and maybe go pick up my Sunshine card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carvin' Marvin Posted December 9, 2021 Report Share Posted December 9, 2021 On 12/6/2021 at 1:16 PM, Odd Job said: I don't care how hard the snow is, I just don't want to sacrifice any more boards to the rock gods. How bad is the damage? I got a few knickers I'm not happy about on my Thirst yesterday at Vail. Before it was easier to predict where they'd pop up but now it looks like little pebbles are being brought up to the surface by the groomers. Things will hopefully be much better after this storm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted December 9, 2021 Report Share Posted December 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Allee said: Let me know what it's like. I'm going to drag the gear out of the storage locker this weekend, and maybe go pick up my Sunshine card. We’ll be at Sunshine on Saturday. Picked up some Costco tix so we’re locked in at a day each this trip. I’m only bringing the softies this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd Job Posted December 9, 2021 Report Share Posted December 9, 2021 3 hours ago, Carvin' Marvin said: How bad is the damage? I got a few knickers I'm not happy about on my Thirst yesterday at Vail. Before it was easier to predict where they'd pop up but now it looks like little pebbles are being brought up to the surface by the groomers. Things will hopefully be much better after this storm. I hit a rock that managed to grab/release many times on the ptex; it pulled the ptex from the core without gouging it. No edge hit either; I hit it mid carve base-only. Not that bad I guess; it has been added to my rock board lineup now. Just bought two SG snowboards; those will not be rock boards. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kneel Posted December 9, 2021 Report Share Posted December 9, 2021 There was 6" of snow here this morning at Copper. No more bitching. I have Thirst's and an SG with me. It's fine. Just ride. The only thing missing here is stronger, faster acting Motrin. That first ride of the season is brutal... 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kneel Posted December 10, 2021 Report Share Posted December 10, 2021 I just remembered I'm in Colorado. They DO have stronger faster acting motrinishlike pharmaceuticals here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd Job Posted December 10, 2021 Report Share Posted December 10, 2021 You sure? I was at Copper yesterday and there were rocks along Copperopolis and parts of Main Vein. I saw a racer literally bee-lining it to the side of the run as they approached rocks they had to pick their line through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkaholic Posted December 10, 2021 Report Share Posted December 10, 2021 2 hours ago, Kneel said: There was 6" of snow here this morning at Copper. Odd one, Kneel said 6" new. ink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kneel Posted December 10, 2021 Report Share Posted December 10, 2021 Yeah I'm sure. Coverage is pretty good everywhere. Well in all honesty there are some spots that by noon time looked like they should be avoided, but not a surprise when everyone is on the same 14 or so trails. A lot of grooming going on today so maybe that number will go up tomorrow. I'll be out at first lift...on my SG rock board...if I can move. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd Job Posted December 10, 2021 Report Share Posted December 10, 2021 2 hours ago, Kneel said: Yeah I'm sure. Coverage is pretty good everywhere. Well in all honesty there are some spots that by noon time looked like they should be avoided, but not a surprise when everyone is on the same 14 or so trails. A lot of grooming going on today so maybe that number will go up tomorrow. I'll be out at first lift...on my SG rock board...if I can move. Stop by the Lululemon store and get your yoga on. j/k 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softbootsurfer Posted December 10, 2021 Report Share Posted December 10, 2021 There is some Snow appearing Milkland is to open tomorrow perhaps... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kneel Posted December 10, 2021 Report Share Posted December 10, 2021 12 hours ago, Odd Job said: Stop by the Lululemon store and get your yoga on. j/k Nobody wants to see that. Not even my wife. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryj Posted December 10, 2021 Report Share Posted December 10, 2021 Forecast here in Tahoe is getting better by the day! 76 INCHES predicted this coming M-F !!! It's Moss Pow Time!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkaholic Posted December 10, 2021 Report Share Posted December 10, 2021 47 minutes ago, Kneel said: Nobody wants to see that. Not even my wife. Now picture Odd Job in his Lululemon 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kneel Posted December 11, 2021 Report Share Posted December 11, 2021 You could never un-see that... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted December 11, 2021 Report Share Posted December 11, 2021 On 12/9/2021 at 5:17 AM, Allee said: Let me know what it's like. Good cover, hard pack, not much ice, very occasional rock in bump troughs. Pretty decent early season for the lake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softbootsurfer Posted December 11, 2021 Report Share Posted December 11, 2021 Milkland opened today...deserted as usual with Blue skies and a fresh foot of pow... Jon, Dustin JB were on on it... Did have to avoid Holes in the Groom however... One of the best opening days ever... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted December 11, 2021 Report Share Posted December 11, 2021 On 12/9/2021 at 5:17 AM, Allee said: Let me know what it's like. Louise had good cover, hard pack, not much ice, very occasional rock in bump troughs. Pretty decent early season for the lake. Sunshine has great conditions unfortunately blizzarding today. They closed Angel and Divide due to wind. Donnagail wasn’t having it, we left early. You should take a day off and go tomorrow, it will be fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chouinard Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 8 hours ago, softbootsurfer said: Milkland opened today Finally! Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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