Tahoe '23/'24 - Reserve Now For Best Pricing!!!

[fomofo]

Relevant because of the blizzard conditions: anyone watch GI Joe growing up? Quiz time (no Googling): what was name of the arctic GI Joe guy who wore blue visor sunglasses, had a Ginger beard and a parka with a hood?

Did he drum for a dairy product?

Yep. It was only a matter of time till wind shut everything I expect. Perfect snow for the two feet of blower to fall on top of so I can try again tomorrow

Well, I guess the power came back on, cause Heavenly is showing most of the lower mountain lifts running now, including stagecoach and boulder on the NV side.

https://www.skiheavenly.com/the-mountain/mountain-conditions/terrain-and-lift-status.aspx

Of course, they're not always great about updating that page. ;-)

Based on forecast with bulk of storm coming through next 24 hours I wouldn't count on much tomorrow. But then same thing applied to today, and there have been a few pleasant surprises. So hope people who can and want to get some!

P.S. Gunbarrel looks like the place for laps right now. I can see some folks hitting that on the "Top of Tram" cam.

https://www.skiheavenly.com/the-mountain/mountain-conditions/mountain-cams.aspx

[TahoeBC]

2 runs of Knee to thigh deep turns were had with Eastside until the power went out in classic heavenly fashion.

Somewhat dense snow


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California side was still running when I left at noon, Spats just texted from gun barrel so it’s still running over there

[TahoeBC]

P.S. Gunbarrel looks like the place for laps right now. I can see some folks hitting that on the "Top of Tram" cam.

Short line on gunny this morning when I arrived, did two laps off gunny, first run down skied right back on the lift no waiting. Went up higher looking for possibly lighter snow and did a couple off powderbowl and two off canyon. Then went for a short skin and out, definitely wasn’t snowing hard enough for refills and was getting to tracked out for my tastes so I bailed

[meter-man]

Tahoe '23/'24 - Reserve Now For Best Pricing!!!

I had a buddy who rents out his lake house. Forecast was for a big system all weekend, embedded thunderstorms and gusts over 50ish. The people that reserved it wanted refund because of the weather and they couldn't go outside. Are they owed a refund? We thought it was hilarious, really. I fail to see the distinction, here.

Oh yeah, only dickheads call people names for expressing an opinion.

I won’t beat a dead horse too much but the difference between a thunderstorm/rental or even a strong winter storm was the severity of the Do Not Travel warnings combined with High/Extreme avalanche warnings. (See below.) Also, a thunderstorm does not involve objective hazards or safety concerns. Providing a rental is quite dissimilar from a backcountry ski experience led by a guide in the mountains.

When asked what they would ski or how they would manage the high avy hazard, after being mansplained, the guide told them to not argue with them.

Alpenglow guides proactively cancelled all weekend guided trips, various ski resorts are closed, and the agencies continue to suggest Yer Gunna Die If Ya Drive. But dude says “ignore them” and trust me but don’t ask too many questions, or don’t come and we’ll just keep all your money.

Frankly, I’m glad this joker is not charged with the safety of my wife and her friends.

From NWS yesterday:




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[chicken feathers]

Relevant because of the blizzard conditions: anyone watch GI Joe growing up? Quiz time (no Googling): what was name of the arctic GI Joe guy who wore blue visor sunglasses, had a Ginger beard and a parka with a hood?

This guy: https://youtu.be/terB-PBT3c4?si=ZMJ1HqD6MHGtz6sw

[Thesystemsplit]

Snow Job

https://youtu.be/BdT4e88eI3A?feature=shared

[mmmm...pow!]

I had a buddy who rents out his lake house. Forecast was for a big system all weekend, embedded thunderstorms and gusts over 50ish. The people that reserved it wanted refund because of the weather and they couldn't go outside. Are they owed a refund? We thought it was hilarious, really. I fail to see the distinction, here.

Oh yeah, only dickheads call people names for expressing an opinion.

Why would you think your buddy's business deserves to be paid if someone doesn't use the service?

[wolfy]

A few seasons back I got on Summit after a "delayed opening" due to a long AC morning, with a group of not from around here. The guy at the far end of the chair pipes up with "If I was patrol director here I would have the place open on powder days at 9:00, my way or highway- I don't give a shit about blasting." His buds nodded in agreement.
I had to say it- "If you were patrol director, I wouldn't let my family ski here."
The remainder of the 8 minute ride was blissful silence.

[fomofo]

^^^ Nice.

This guy: https://youtu.be/terB-PBT3c4?si=ZMJ1HqD6MHGtz6sw

Thank you - my life is richer now.

[BeHuWe]

California side was still running when I left at noon, Spats just texted from gun barrel so it’s still running over there

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Hindsight is 20/20 and I should have stuck it out for the power to come back on! But I was nervous about getting stuck with the storm and some of the questionable drivers.

Last year when there was that pile up tramway the fam and I were stuck for a few hours. Have an ultrasound with the pregnant wife today I can’t miss!


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[powdork]

Why would you think your buddy's business deserves to be paid if someone doesn't use the service?

They reserved the time frame preventing anyone else from using the service. Plus weather details are usually covered at time of payment

[TahoeJ]

Tahoe '23/'24 - Reserve Now For Best Pricing!!!

I had a buddy who rents out his lake house. Forecast was for a big system all weekend, embedded thunderstorms and gusts over 50ish. The people that reserved it wanted refund because of the weather and they couldn't go outside. Are they owed a refund? We thought it was hilarious, really. I fail to see the distinction, here.

Oh yeah, only dickheads call people names for expressing an opinion.

Uhh… is this cat op owned by you? Otherwise I didn’t call you anything at all, I said the guy running it sounds like a dickhead. If it is you, you are indeed a dickhead. I’m guessing just a poor reader.

I’ve only met Meter-Man once but he’s not some JONG from San Jose coming up to the mountains a few times per year. I’m gonna trust his assessment on this one.

[dookeyXXX]

I’m hoping to ski my driveway or the street behind my house tomorrow if conditions permit…

Schussing Northwoods has always been a “dream”, too, but I get sketched out by the toolrists in their mini vans and Sprinters…

[bodywhomper]

Neighborhood bucket list!

[Toadman]

I’m hoping to ski my driveway or the street behind my house tomorrow if conditions permit…

Schussing Northwoods has always been a “dream”, too, but I get sketched out by the toolrists in their mini vans and Sprinters…

Be sure to check the avy report before hand.