jtslalom Posted December 28, 2022 Report Posted December 28, 2022 Mountain Creek is now open from top to bottom with a few trails. There are a few ways down the mountain now and more trails are opening every day. We have had a string of cold temps these past few days and MC has taken advantage by making snow. Most trails have snow making on them so make sure to bring your goggles. All in all trail conditions are decent. Trail widths aren't quite where they should be but I am hoping after a few more days of making snow they should be at their maximum width. I rode today 12/27/22 and got the first lift up. By my third run I called it quits due in part to the massive crowds. If you plan on riding this week you may want to consider getting there as early as possible and leaving early as well. It will be crowded. Jt 1 Quote
Kneel Posted December 28, 2022 Report Posted December 28, 2022 This is why I get the value pass. So I'm NEVER tempted to go this week. I may, however, make an appearance next week after the blackout dates. As always, first lift, in the truck by 10:30. Paging @Mr Wonton... Quote
Mr Wonton Posted December 29, 2022 Report Posted December 29, 2022 I’m off tomorrow and was tempted too but somehow I’m going to resist the inevitable shit show. Might go next Friday. Quote
Kneel Posted December 29, 2022 Report Posted December 29, 2022 (edited) Forecast for Vernon tomorrow is 53 and sunny. They'll be throwing fists at the cab by 8:45... I wish the Creek had a webcam. This is Camelback. I'd double this scene for tomorrow... Edited December 29, 2022 by Kneel Quote
Mr Wonton Posted December 30, 2022 Report Posted December 30, 2022 They need a web cam. It’s gonna be a wreck. Quote
Kneel Posted January 22, 2023 Report Posted January 22, 2023 C'mon. Who's been? Fess up. How bad? Quote
Mr Wonton Posted January 22, 2023 Report Posted January 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Kneel said: C'mon. Who's been? Fess up. How bad? I went on Wednesday. Coverage was good and snow was soft. Rode the XC for 13 runs and had a blast. 1 Quote
Kneel Posted January 22, 2023 Report Posted January 22, 2023 Well alright. Any of the other unicorns out there or just you? I'm assuming the first hour+.5 before the goons arrived? Quote
Mr Wonton Posted January 22, 2023 Report Posted January 22, 2023 1 minute ago, Kneel said: Well alright. Any of the other unicorns out there or just you? I'm assuming the first hour+.5 before the goons arrived? Not many goons since it was a Wednesday. No wait at lift or for fries. 3 minutes ago, Kneel said: Well alright. Any of the other unicorns out there or just you? I'm assuming the first hour+.5 before the goons arrived? It made me want to order an 8rw. Quote
Kneel Posted January 22, 2023 Report Posted January 22, 2023 37 minutes ago, Mr Wonton said: Not many goons since it was a Wednesday. No wait at lift or for fries. It made me want to order an 8rw. Not for THAT place. Word on the street is that Mr. Miller is whipping up something special for us icecoasters. I'd never tell you to NOT order an 8RW, because that is a special board, but you may want to save a few sheckles just in case... Quote
Mr Wonton Posted January 22, 2023 Report Posted January 22, 2023 20 minutes ago, Kneel said: Not for THAT place. Word on the street is that Mr. Miller is whipping up something special for us icecoasters. I'd never tell you to NOT order an 8RW, because that is a special board, but you may want to save a few sheckles just in case... Yes. For that place and that place only especially for Saturday afternoons. I wonder what Mark could be working on…. Quote
jtslalom Posted February 2, 2023 Author Report Posted February 2, 2023 (edited) Conditions at MC! WOW!!!!!! We barely have snow. Today is Thursday 2/2/23 and I have only been on the snow for 5 days. Not since the 1998 season have I ever had only 5 days on the snow by now. Conditions have been HORRIBLE! Hats off to MC for their effort to keep the slopes maintained however its an effort in futility. They really haven't had much of a chance to make snow. Well this week things will change. We have a four day opportunity to make snow and MC is taking full advantage of this. Blowers are on full blast and I am hoping to be out tonight and every day for the next few days and/or nights. Hopefully this cold spell will give MC enough time to open up some new slopes because up to this point its pitiful. Jt Edited February 2, 2023 by jtslalom no signature Quote
jtslalom Posted February 9, 2023 Author Report Posted February 9, 2023 Riding has been decent over the last few days. The cold snap last weekend (2/4/23) gave MC the chance to make some snow. It helped! I rode twice since then and conditions have been ok, however the conditions will get much worse over the next few days with the warmer temps in place. Get while the gettin is good because snow conditions at MC do not look good. Jt Quote
Kneel Posted February 13, 2023 Report Posted February 13, 2023 Someone reminded me that my value pass not only gave me weekend access, but also an 8:00am start time, a full hour to avoid the throngs waiting to get their Creek on at 9. I'm not gonna say "it wasn't that bad", because, well, it was. Was good to see and ride with @Mr Wontonoutdoors for once, although it's looking like the Mall might be the only game in town with the mid 50's and rain forecast for the end of the week. Glad he convinced me to go. Bonus was that I didn't die. 1 Quote
Mr Wonton Posted February 14, 2023 Report Posted February 14, 2023 15 hours ago, Kneel said: Someone reminded me that my value pass not only gave me weekend access, but also an 8:00am start time, a full hour to avoid the throngs waiting to get their Creek on at 9. I'm not gonna say "it wasn't that bad", because, well, it was. Was good to see and ride with @Mr Wontonoutdoors for once, although it's looking like the Mall might be the only game in town with the mid 50's and rain forecast for the end of the week. Glad he convinced me to go. Bonus was that I didn't die. Was good seeing you too while being outside! I don’t want to be a mall rat just yet but things are looking grim. Going in august is one thing, mid February is a bubbling caldron of shit. Quote
Kneel Posted March 3, 2023 Report Posted March 3, 2023 Minisesh this morning for me at the Creek. Met up with Señor Wonton which is always fun. Conditions were meh. Supposedly I was leaving some Mario depth trenches to which the Wonton discovered, to his obvious dismay and my apparent giggly joy. Felt good to be out on the Thirst SF. Both of us actually. What are the odds of two SF's cranking turns in the DIrty Jerz at the same time? Such a wonderfully turny little bastard. Can't wait for the Thirst "Jeff Gillooly" Signature model to be released. Quote
Mr Wonton Posted March 3, 2023 Report Posted March 3, 2023 12 minutes ago, Kneel said: Minisesh this morning for me at the Creek. Met up with Señor Wonton which is always fun. Conditions were meh. Supposedly I was leaving some Mario depth trenches to which the Wonton discovered, to his obvious dismay and my apparent giggly joy. Felt good to be out on the Thirst SF. Both of us actually. What are the odds of two SF's cranking turns in the DIrty Jerz at the same time? Such a wonderfully turny little bastard. Can't wait for the Thirst "Jeff Gillooly" Signature model to be released. Was a hoot to ride with you as usual. Don’t forget the Thirst Mallrat model. It’s a quiver killer, providing its august and you’re in Dirty Jersey. Quote
Kneel Posted March 10, 2023 Report Posted March 10, 2023 What am I doing with my life. Another Friday morn at Creek with the Wonton. First chair. They made snow, "Yay!" I guess. Wasn't the typical teeth-rattling ice morning so we proceeded the wreck the place. At times I wasn't sure if I was carving down to ice or bedrock. I felt kinda bad for all the old folks skiing through our trail of destruction, but it passed. A couple of systems to move through, one being a noreaster so hopefully they get a little help to extend this dismal season... Quote
Mr Wonton Posted March 10, 2023 Report Posted March 10, 2023 2 hours ago, Kneel said: What am I doing with my life. Another Friday morn at Creek with the Wonton. First chair. They made snow, "Yay!" I guess. Wasn't the typical teeth-rattling ice morning so we proceeded the wreck the place. At times I wasn't sure if I was carving down to ice or bedrock. I felt kinda bad for all the old folks skiing through our trail of destruction, but it passed. A couple of systems to move through, one being a noreaster so hopefully they get a little help to extend this dismal season... It’s nice to know that spending your morning with me makes you question what you’re doing with your life. 3 Quote
Kneel Posted March 11, 2023 Report Posted March 11, 2023 7 hours ago, Mr Wonton said: It’s nice to know that spending your morning with me makes you question what you’re doing with your life. I'd say you were the highlight, but it's Creek. The bar is pretty low... 1 1 Quote
Mr Wonton Posted March 11, 2023 Report Posted March 11, 2023 7 hours ago, Kneel said: I'd say you were the highlight, but it's Creek. The bar is pretty low... That makes me feel good but also bad. Now this song is stuck on my head but hey, at least its not bon jovi! 1 Quote
Mr Wonton Posted March 23, 2023 Report Posted March 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Kneel said: It's over, Johnny. OVER! I’m dissolving into a puddle of my own tears. Quote
Kneel Posted March 24, 2023 Report Posted March 24, 2023 4 hours ago, Mr Wonton said: I’m dissolving into a puddle of my own tears. We'll always have the mall. Quote
Mr Wonton Posted March 24, 2023 Report Posted March 24, 2023 6 hours ago, Kneel said: We'll always have the mall. If we’re lucky we can catch the Tiffany/Debbie Gibson tour and then hit up Spencer’s. 1 Quote
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