Messick gives me yardstick in my trousers, which then gets doused with cold water and slammed in the car door everytime.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sol Skier
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Messick gives me yardstick in my trousers, which then gets doused with cold water and slammed in the car door everytime.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sol Skier
While we did have some snow recently the Snotel on Galena (gets more snow than in town every time) is showing the same stored snowpack as 2007. Which was not a banner year as some may remember.Quote:
Originally Posted by la_banda
Does any one have room for another slice of 'Snowpacolyspe'???Quote:
Originally Posted by Sol Skier
So apparently you don't screw with Messick when he brings out the yardstick. A six day deluge dumped 3.5" of water on Baldy (including .6" in a 2 hour period saturday morning), and somewhere around 5" in the Sawtooths. Snow levels where high early on but they dropped as the storm progressed.
It started out dirty
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-H...2015.40.10.jpg
And rainy down low
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The locals are pretty savvy, they know you have to be patient around here
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Y...2017.49.56.jpg
And now it looks like this
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-4...2011.08.03.jpg
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i.../berrynice.jpg
Well it took us about a week of skiing dark,wet,mank to get to this point but that is what it is all about.
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...eekes/gper.jpg
Probably the most beautiful picture I have ever taken of the Plaza lift or Flying Squirrel or #9 or whatever the fuck they call it. Perhaps ruined by the body position of a real life gaper but isn't that how life is. I figure it was four oclock and that motherfucker was up there givin her, probably having the run of his life so who am I to judge, rather just enjoy the stoke filled moment. Yes I did ski by said individual at 40+ moments after this photo and air to flat just to show what an awesome dipshit I am.
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...kes/JOHNNY.jpg
Aaaah Little Jaded catching a little air on his 10th birthday.
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And then enjoying some waist deep death mank on his 32mm underfoot powder skis.
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...weekes/SOL.jpg
Finally after a week of no sun and lots of 40 degree moisture filled days or as they call it in Seattle, summer. Ullr with the GSA's approval spit out four more inches and then went code blue. At this point most of the local population which is well over 65 had retired to the wine bar comparing skidmarks, real estate photos and stories of the worst week of skiing ever, poor bastards it's even hard to walk your dog with a little bag full of shit in that kind of weather. Not Sol my friends, with his camera broken and his back up having battery trouble the only option left was a descent of Scorp for the ages.
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...es/BRACHER.jpg
Bracher mopping up the bowls long after the non crowds had receded. Great day, great week, shitty fucking season and I still don't give a shit.
now that's what I'm talkin about!Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaded Loc
Sun Valley did not suck for 8 PNWers and their local guide this last weekend. Just like skiing the Cascade Concrete we are so used to. Only this time it was 9 - 50 year old little boys on St Paddy's Day weekend. Good times. You can thank us for bringing that storm over from Mt Baker, biotches.
I'm battling a shitty knee injury while looking at this thread. Love the attitude, and I'm definitely ready for next year!Quote:
Great day, great week, shitty fucking season and I still don't give a shit.
[QUOTE=Jaded Loc;3589546] Yes I did ski by said individual at 40+ moments after this photo and air to flat just to show what an awesome dipshit I am[QUOTE=Jaded Loc;3589546]
^^^This is EXACTLY what I would've done!!
well played sir
Found this at Chipmunk Hill in Challis:
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5 Days left
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--...2/IMG_0477.JPG
Verge
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-z...520-%2520E.jpg
Loc making this turn for probably the 150th time this season
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d...2/IMG_0571.JPG
A man and his Prius
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s...0/IMG_0474.JPG
Was thinking about getting there Apr 26/27ish. However after looking at photos and ski report, I'm thinking not so much. Is it as skinny as it looks?
March storms all had high snow levels, that's why it is so thin at the base. Lots of snow up high, the big mountains are plastered.
hmmmm. so if I'm reading you right, you're saying that there should be still be a pretty good snowpack up high by the end of the month, though it would be touring and it would involve some possibly very sporty approaches? Is there some good touring terrain in the vicinity? (sorry if these questions make me appear to be a moran about skiing in ID, but I am)
Gary from the porch don't let the popular opinion of this wonderful place fool you. It was 70 here today and the skiing was fucking awesome. Forecast is to head back to more normal temps. Mountain closes this weekend but there will be top to bottom corn goodness for another month or two. Back country is also fucking awesome and will be for some time. I am busy burning as many bridges as possible this last week and I doubt my family will let me out of their sites by the time you may or may not come here but maybe some beers. Balls Deep and Fudgepack Sig can fuck themselves.
PS your trip sounds awesome, I 'll try and post some photos in your thread of what its looking like around here, there is plenty of snow to ski downhill on and plenty of dirt at town level
PSS that's my moms Prius
PSSS approaches no big deal, Galena summit is 8700 ft or some such elev.
^^
Thanks buddy. I'm trying to make some tough decisions right now. The snow in the PNW is fucking great this year, and some yahoos @ alpental in WA are having some weird ass 210cm ski day (that I'd really love to hit with my 217's). Although you have made a great pitch for the skiing there at the end of the month, the sway of a bunch of retards on 210cm+ old school skis is very strong....
Yeah basically it will all be weather dependent, if it's sunny it will be awesome if it's raining it won't be awesome. Beauty of a longboard day is the weather is pretty much irrelevant and this time of year you may want to go with the sure thing. But if you are on your way to Jackson you might as well stop in for a easy (logistically) hike up Baldy and a few beers.
Thanks man, just pulled the trigger on the alpental thing. If I cruise through (this trip or any other) I will def get in touch. If you ever make it up north - mi casa su casa. the skiing doesn't suck here usually!
lifts will be closed by then but the surrounding hills are holding. Come on out if you like to hike, the options are endless
Thanks SG, but it looks like I'm going to spend a little extra time in the PNW. If things change, I'll send you & jaded a PM. Cheers!
He's a Man for All Seasons:
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2 days left...
I was so stoked on the trails and the surrounding mountains during my short visit there last summer. I thought it was pretty chill down there honestly. Those shots of ripping pow in the burn are awesome. Great thread, can't wait to get back any time of the year.
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Q...520-%2520E.jpg
Did JL take the title this year? What was the course route?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sol Skier
Loc is indeed this years winner. Course started on top, zig-zagged across Christmas Bowl/Ridge, and finished at the bottom of Exhibition, followed by 9 holes at Bigwood. Solid turnout, and can't think of a more appropriate champion.
I stole this picture from yesterday off the internet, I think it may be Zach's:
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-c...Y%2520FLAG.jpg
I always like the vibe in you're Sun Valley threads.
What you guys lack in snowfall, you more than make up with such a great attitude.
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Zach Crist always has the best 70's ski threads
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me and the Mrs getting in on the fun too
Loc with a strong finish:
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-E...520E.jpg?gl=US
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