Jarcode Posted September 26, 2023 Report Share Posted September 26, 2023 New season, same old mountains. I will be working and living full-time at Manning, leaving very soon. I will likely be staying year-round, so its going to be my new home. I really liked living out in the mountains there. There's some optimism about a snowboarding club program working out this year, and I also have some extra work on the side to fill out my hours. Still working out details since I've been given a bit of a unique arrangement there. The club met last weekend, but I couldn't catch up with them since my truck needed a leaky fuel line repaired on my truck. I was invited back to work at Cypress but I will not be returning. I had a blast last season with @BlueB and Ethan, although it was borderline insane working at both resorts last season in hindsight. I might visit, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cousin of Beagle Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 New guns at Cypress. https://www.instagram.com/reel/CyWijqKOWj3/?igshid=NjIwNzIyMDk2Mg== Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarcode Posted October 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 Christ, 84 snow guns in total now... if the forecasts are worth taking seriously, it looks like vancouverites will need it for this el nino winter. Looks like I'm just a plain old full time instructor this winter, position is set into stone now. Lots of returning staff, which is a good sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueB Posted October 16, 2023 Report Share Posted October 16, 2023 9 hours ago, Jarcode said: if the forecasts are worth taking seriously, it looks like vancouverites will need it for this el nino winter. Historically, we had some spectacular El Niño seasons, at Cypress. We'll see... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cousin of Beagle Posted October 17, 2023 Report Share Posted October 17, 2023 Hopefully the reservoir is bigger too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cousin of Beagle Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 Whistler/ Blackcomb walk-up booth rate $282.45 including tax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cousin of Beagle Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 It is currently snowing. https://www.instagram.com/p/CyydaeGucK0/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueB Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 Woo-hoo! Very cold nights coming up end of the week, there will be more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirui Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 It's been really cold, going to Lake Louise Nov 11 to kick off my season. Local mountains are not likely to open until late Nov or early Dec? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cousin of Beagle Posted November 1, 2023 Report Share Posted November 1, 2023 Last week, this dude did T-33, Humpty Dumpty, Horizon, Horizon Bypass, Eagle Express Bypass. https://youtu.be/6AQ-lc1lM84 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarcode Posted November 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2023 22 hours ago, Sirui said: It's been really cold, going to Lake Louise Nov 11 to kick off my season. Local mountains are not likely to open until late Nov or early Dec? Yes, as usual: Cypress: mid to late November, pending appropriate weather conditions and coverage, as they usually get good enough early season numbers to justify opening as soon as possible. Grouse: tends to follow shortly after Cypress opening dates. Seymour: usually opens in December. Whistler: November 23rd. Sasquatch: mid-December, up to just before the holidays. This mountain deals with volatile snow conditions, some seasons it has suffered. Manning: early December. Usually limited by the number of guests, not snowfall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueB Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 On 10/31/2023 at 3:19 PM, Sirui said: It's been really cold, going to Lake Louise Nov 11 to kick off my season. Local mountains are not likely to open until late Nov or early Dec? Record opening for Cypress has been Nov 9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueB Posted November 13, 2023 Report Share Posted November 13, 2023 Just back from staff orientation session, at Cypress. Some white stuff is there, about 50m up from the lodge level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cousin of Beagle Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 (edited) On Tuesday November 8, 2011, Cypress opened for day #1. Only one run was open: Maelle Ricker to mid & lower JJ. Skies were drizzly. The snow was mostly from the snow guns. Edited November 19, 2023 by Cousin of Beagle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cousin of Beagle Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 (edited) Here's another one: Saturday November 20, 2010 was opening day. JJ to Maelle Ricker was open. There was 12" to 18" of dry fresh pow. I rode a Dynastar 3800 - 163cm. Edited November 19, 2023 by Cousin of Beagle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Posted November 25, 2023 Report Share Posted November 25, 2023 I finally finished waxing for my board... hope Cypress will open ASAP... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueB Posted November 25, 2023 Report Share Posted November 25, 2023 (edited) Nice board. We all hope the same. I have asked mods to move this to the Lower Mainland thread. Please post the local content over here. Edited November 28, 2023 by BlueB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Posted November 26, 2023 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 9 hours ago, BlueB said: Nice board. We all hope the same. I have asked mods to move this to the Lower Mainland thread. Please post the local content over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cousin of Beagle Posted November 26, 2023 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 I do not see the Lower Mainland thread. Where is it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueB Posted November 27, 2023 Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 8 hours ago, Cousin of Beagle said: I do not see the Lower Mainland thread. Where is it. IDK, maybe in Ontario section? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cousin of Beagle Posted November 27, 2023 Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 (edited) Obviously this thread is under "Ride Board" ---> "Canada - British Columbia," called "Lower Mainland Carvers' Diaries, 2023/24." But there is no existing thread called "Lower Mainland." Edited November 27, 2023 by Cousin of Beagle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarcode Posted November 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 Manning opening day set for the 9th. Heard cypress pushed to the 10th... but given the weather I assume it is unlikely they can (safely) open by then. Kind of nuts that we might be opening first. Harsh start to the season for the north shore mountains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueB Posted November 28, 2023 Report Share Posted November 28, 2023 4 hours ago, Cousin of Beagle said: Obviously this thread is under "Ride Board" ---> "Canada - British Columbia," called "Lower Mainland Carvers' Diaries, 2023/24." But there is no existing thread called "Lower Mainland." Obviously, here. He opened a Cypress thread, I have advised him to post here instead, mods have merged his and my post into this thread and deleted his. How is your girlfriend, have you mouted her yet? 3 hours ago, Jarcode said: Manning opening day set for the 9th. Heard cypress pushed to the 10th... but given the weather I assume it is unlikely they can (safely) open by then. Kind of nuts that we might be opening first. Harsh start to the season for the north shore mountains. I'm pretty sure they can make enough snow for opening, the nights are really cold. It's the staff on snow orientation that's been pushed to that weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cousin of Beagle Posted November 28, 2023 Report Share Posted November 28, 2023 (edited) . Edited November 28, 2023 by Cousin of Beagle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cousin of Beagle Posted November 28, 2023 Report Share Posted November 28, 2023 (edited) On 11/25/2023 at 8:47 AM, BlueB said: Please post the local content over there. I will translate. Please post the local content over there here. Edited November 28, 2023 by Cousin of Beagle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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