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08-21-2019, 01:16 PM
uglymoney

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Originally Posted by m2711c

try cooper...

Been there many times m series Jong. Who the fuck are you?

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08-21-2019, 03:23 PM
Shredhead

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Originally Posted by alpinevibes

Assuming this season is NOT all-time conditions in Aspen, it will be the real marker. Last season was the perfect storm of new influx of Ikoneers, all-time snowfall, and massive increase in local passholder usage. People whined about Ikon passes flooding the hill (myself, a bit, included), but I don't think it was that big of a deal over the course of the season. Time will tell, but I think for here, it will likely only be a big glaring issue on 20" weekend pow days when the 4Runners and Outbacks race up I70 to ski "the BOWL."

Yeah, I agree. Didn’t really effect me at all.
But I don’t drive to Highlands, unless it’s afternoon.

The problem will be in shitty years, when everyone follows the snow.

I’ll ski with the Uglies. Just show up for 1st chair at 1A.
08-23-2019, 08:09 AM
alpinevibes

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Originally Posted by Shredhead

Yeah, I agree. Didn’t really effect me at all.
But I don’t drive to Highlands, unless it’s afternoon.

The problem will be in shitty years, when everyone follows the snow.

I’ll ski with the Uglies. Just show up for 1st chair at 1A.

I hear ya. The amount of fast, chargy runs on Corkscrew from Jan-May this year was phenomenal. I've always been a 1A drum-beater (despite my cohort being Gondi lappers), but damn if Corkscrew wasn't my favorite line on Aspen Mountain all year. Cone 2 with hero snow, close second.
08-23-2019, 08:10 AM
alpinevibes

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Originally Posted by uglymoney

I am coming back either way. Last year MC this year as an Ikonic. My daughter has never skied Basin or Copper either because we avoid the area like the plague for obvious reasons but this year we will probably ski them on the way through.

Hope to finally ski with some of the RFV kooks this year. Keep missing everybody.

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You're good - Alltrack owners get a honorary pass from any bitching I might still mutter.
08-27-2019, 10:51 AM
singlecross

Hello Zermatt.
08-27-2019, 10:58 AM
The SnowShow

^^ fucking sweet
08-27-2019, 11:06 AM
skaredshtles

Yes, please! :cool:
08-27-2019, 12:46 PM
Benny Profane

Yeah, but the hard part is getting there and a bed. Tickets are cheap. Well, cheaper.
08-27-2019, 12:58 PM
skier666

Just got 6 days in New Zealand with my two older kids at Coronet Peak and The Remarkables using my 18/19 pass...that definitely helped make the trip easier. You just need to go into the ticket office and they will load up 7 days on their MyPass system.
08-27-2019, 04:26 PM
Tamburello Rouge

Christmas in the Alps!
08-27-2019, 08:26 PM
mdblows

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Originally Posted by Benny Profane

Yeah, but the hard part is getting there and a bed. Tickets are cheap. Well, cheaper.

Airbnb is the way to go in Zermatt. The hotels are extortionists
08-27-2019, 10:33 PM
Brock Landers

I got an ikon! Going to snowplow my way through Jackson hole, alta, whatever of the bird I can plow through, and definitely.....Sugarbush!
08-28-2019, 05:54 AM
Vt-Freeheel

AWESOME!!! ^^^^ I have extra clear vinyl pass lanyards to fly the IKON flag whilst furiously snowplowing at the bush. And of course Alta/Bird Jackson. Thinking about snowplowing off the gondi at the Sky as well.
09-02-2019, 02:56 PM
Harry

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Originally Posted by Vt-Freeheel

Thinking about snowplowing off the gondi at the Sky as well.

If you are talking about Big Sky, we don't have a gondola.

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09-02-2019, 03:17 PM
Vt-Freeheel

Yea, my bad, forgot it's a tram. Even better, a larger audience for my backpack speakers.
09-02-2019, 04:06 PM
Talisman

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Originally Posted by Vt-Freeheel

Even better, a larger audience for my backpack speakers.

I can't wait to see you in tram line and listen to your tunes for an hour or so!
09-02-2019, 04:06 PM
Ottime

Naw. Is like a 15 passenger tram. So small crowd. But you’ll still kill it is you snowplow the big.
09-06-2019, 11:22 AM
flyingmonkey

alright.. who's holding a college discount code?
09-06-2019, 11:51 AM
S_jenks

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Originally Posted by Ottime

Naw. Is like a 15 passenger tram. So small crowd. But you’ll still kill it is you snowplow the big.

I see it as more like a tin can on a rope, where everyone is packed like sardines. Did a short painting on it some time ago:

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But 15 people make a good captive audience when I stink up the tram from the morning breakfast burrito.
09-07-2019, 07:30 AM
Bunion 2020

Your cease and desist letter for using the name Big Sky will arrive shortly.
09-07-2019, 07:34 AM
jhyatt

Think Copper WP Eldora will be stupid crowded Dec 26-31 since they are the only places without blackout? Watching the snow and might drive out from new England. Will I wait hours in a liftline to the point where I will be punching myself in the balls?
Also, reasonable to find a place to park and sleep in my vehicle? Not a camper just a car.

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09-07-2019, 07:58 AM
Telemarketeer

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Originally Posted by jhyatt

Think Copper WP Eldora will be stupid crowded Dec 26-31 since they are the only places without blackout? Watching the snow and might drive out from new England. Will I wait hours in a liftline to the point where I will be punching myself in the balls?
Also, reasonable to find a place to park and sleep in my vehicle? Not a camper just a car.

Everywhere will be crowded that time of year. Pretty sure they sell far less Ikons than Epic still though. I'd say it'd still be fun, I don't remember ever waiting in a should-crushing line at Copper and my in-laws like to ski there around that time of year. Pretty tough for the Super B to get a line, and the new lifts are fast AF too (when they aren't breaking down).

PM Simple for the lowdown on secret camping spots.
09-07-2019, 08:06 AM
The SnowShow

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Originally Posted by jhyatt

Think Copper WP Eldora will be stupid crowded Dec 26-31 since they are the only places without blackout? Watching the snow and might drive out from new England. Will I wait hours in a liftline to the point where I will be punching myself in the balls?
Also, reasonable to find a place to park and sleep in my vehicle? Not a camper just a car.

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Copper will be busy but stay on the Super Bee or any expert terrain that’s open and you’ll be good to go. The main village will be busy. Not EPIC busy though.
09-07-2019, 08:39 AM
jhyatt

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Originally Posted by ULLRismyco-pilot

Everywhere will be crowded that time of year. Pretty sure they sell far less Ikons than Epic still though. I'd say it'd still be fun, I don't remember ever waiting in a should-crushing line at Copper and my in-laws like to ski there around that time of year. Pretty tough for the Super B to get a line, and the new lifts are fast AF too (when they aren't breaking down).

PM Simple for the lowdown on secret camping spots.

Cool thanks!

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09-07-2019, 11:34 AM
Elkhound Odin

Steamboat was a zoo last Xmas despite it being blacked on the base pass. I can’t see WP or Copper being any better. My sister from FL and her 20 friends are planning to go to WP this Xmas.

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