They clearly show the actual Sierra Buttes as a heli destination from the lodge - that's bullshit. And the captions for the "rad" photos were obviously written by an English- as-12th-language gaper. This is retarded.
They clearly show the actual Sierra Buttes as a heli destination from the lodge - that's bullshit. And the captions for the "rad" photos were obviously written by an English- as-12th-language gaper. This is retarded.
Gazex at top of High Yellow Gully and Pete's Peril could potentially suck--I guess we'll see.Quote:
Originally Posted by fishnski
now all they need is a self driving snow cat that can go up the K2 road.
There is already a gazex at the very top of high yellow and it annoys the shit out of me as it def has had a negative impact on the snow and the best line
Myself and a couple of kirkwood freeride coaches are looking for a place in meyers/christmas valley for the winterQuote:
Originally Posted by wakefield
Sounds like Squaw has done the math and decided Gazex are cheaper than patrol.
Pete's Peril is ine of my favorites. They'd better not mess it up.Quote:
Originally Posted by old goat
Wait.... what? How have I not noticed this? Are you sure? Did it just get buried so quickly last winter I forgot about it? Although... it's always so wind scoured up top there I doubt that could happen.Quote:
Originally Posted by mcski
Good to know your ski line is more important than patroller safetyQuote:
Originally Posted by mcski
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You think they put it where it's scoured? Perhaps why you shouldn't comment on operations.Quote:
Originally Posted by TahoeJ
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Or you could re-read what I wrote you fucking idiot.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobby Light
Anybody know where I can buy mortar rounds?Quote:
Originally Posted by PB
Yes
BayJay,Quote:
Originally Posted by TahoeJ
Thanks for your response. As per your request I have re-read what you wrote. I see that you were originally concerned that the gasex had been buried. (Which is correct, they had to dig it out multiple times). You then go on to discount that theory by saying, "Although....it's always so wind scoured up top there I doubt that could happen." I apologize for any misunderstanding.
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Yeah, I went to a friend's wedding there and it was amazing in the summer, including the huge hot tub built into the granite rock outcrop next to the main house. The new website for skiing is whack though. I'd love to spend a long weekend there with sleds. The mini golf behind the house could be fun. The website description is ridiculous though. Half of the photos are from there, or look like they could be taken from there, but half are definitely not from the site. There is no sauna with a view of the west side of Thunder Mountain. And two hours of Hobbs time to fly to the Buttes could be the equivalent cost of at least four heli-ski runs.Quote:
Originally Posted by dishwasher-dave
Anybody going to the MSP premiere Wednesday night at Squaw? I'll be there -- look for a grey Flylow cap. AKB might be joining too, would be good to see some fellow mags.
While your at it, stop being a whiney cunt. And ya, I prefer hand charges to gasex pretty much anywhere, but we all know they aren't getting put in for "safety"Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobby Light
Please elaborate on how gasex placement on high yellow isn't primarily for safety.Quote:
Originally Posted by mcski
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My point was, I didn't remember seeing it "up top" last season as had been suggested, then realized it must be tucked lower down since the top is always wind scoured anyway. I didn't deeply elaborate because no one (except you, apparently) gives a shit about picking over minute details and it was an offhand comment on an internet forum. I also said nothing whatsoever about operations - I don't give a fuck anyway since this year I bailed on the over-sold shitshow Squawlpine has become.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobby Light
We bailed from the Sonoma fires up to Truckee... so I'm hoping to make it out.Quote:
Originally Posted by meter-man
so where are you skiing this year TahoeJ? Sugarbowl?
Ill be working the phunkshun booth at the msp movie tomorrow
FYI: presales are sold out and the movie will completely sell out since its just one show
doors open at 7 so get there early!
Thursday evening in Reno were showing Rogue Elements at the reno aces ballpark... Come thru!
in other news: I guess Im one of the only folks in this group that much prefers gazex over hand charges
Personally I prefer Snow Safety Helicopters over both gazex and handcharges
Daisy Bell
As if the bombs weren't enough to wake me up every time it snows...Quote:
Originally Posted by Robojerry
We're going to MSP tomorrow! Fingers crossed for tix! Where are the maggots congregating?
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Yes, Sugar Bowl and Epic Tahoe local... and Mountain Collective.Quote:
Originally Posted by MashedPotatoes
I prefer the 75mm recoiless rifle. chute 75 was named after some 75 mm artillery piece that used to be up there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Robojerry
Damn man. Hope you and the fam escaped with your homes and lives intact.Quote:
Originally Posted by TahoeJ
My next door neighbor is a Santa Rosa FF, and grew up there. He knows dozens of people who have lost their homes. Tragic. Anyway, as they say, +++++vibes+++++ to all the Santa Rosa/Sonoma folks who've lost everything. Hope no mags were affected.
Pete's Gazex has been there for a bit too, unless they actually put one on the northside. It sucks that the tanks sit right on the typical traverse line, especially when snow is low or the ridge is scoured. Hard to keep speed up and get aroundQuote:
Originally Posted by old goat
Cheaper for sure, but also safer for patrollers.Quote:
Originally Posted by old goat
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Thanks. Didn't make it out to the MSP flick last night... we were busy watching updates as our neighborhood was evacuated. So far so good but if the winds pick up that can change in a hurry. A couple more friends' houses on the edge of the fire right now on the east side of town. Ugh.Quote:
Originally Posted by meter-man
How was Drop Everything? I also saw it's now available on iTunes.
It was a typical Squaw experience for me. Rolled up to a massive line, scored a ticket from a friend of a friend, realized there were seats for 250 of the 1,000 people inside, saw Scott Schmidt (!!!), wandered crotch-to-crotch between Squaw people for about 10 minutes, and then bounced before the movie began to join (the ticketless) meter-man for a couple beers in the village.
Edit: Hope your family house is okay, J.
I'm back ya'll! Was a long time lurker here who finally started posting and met up with a few of you years back, but back in the fall of 2011, I finally got taken out by the rare neuro-immune disorder I was running from my whole life. Couldn't ski for 5 years and in the middle of it even walking became difficult. Kept it quiet last year to make sure it would stick, but got back on skis again finally late last winter, and looks like through the combination of drugs and cancer treatments they're experimenting on me with, I'll be back out there again this year! FKNA! Hope to see you all out there for the turns that I have an even greater appreciation for now!
And on that note.. my last year of skiing was Year 1 of the Moment Belafonte and I loved ripping on them. But they're a bit burly for me now that I don't have the muscle strength I used to. Hoping to find someone who has some Moment Deathwish's they'd be willing to unload to me on the cheap. Will be on disability the rest of my life and not much budget in there for gear! My old boss tossed me a couple bucks and hoping to use it to get matched up on a bit less stiff but still charger-capable ski.
Thanks everyone.. glad to be back!!!
Good for you getting back. I have a pair of the 188 rossi womens skis that were 99 on fire sale last year you can have for super cheap. They are about as forgiving as a 188 ski can be and super maneuverable.Quote:
Originally Posted by the_immaculatedeception
[emoji15] Behave!Quote:
Originally Posted by neufox47
Cut the jong some slack, m'kay?
He rode those Moments just fine last winter.
Good to see you back here Miqy.
Post up a WTT in GearSwap too.
*TGR MOVIE in RENO TONIGHT*
Wondering if it will be ok to roll up & get tix at door?
Or is it likely to be a sell-out, like Squaw was?
Hey, I've skied them several days. 115mm underfoot. 20m radius. Light tips. Very quick. They are just pink.Quote:
Originally Posted by TurxSki