Like someone else said everything steep naturalled (3rds) or slid during bombing, and the 1.5-2 feet of heavier snow was almost unturnable on a lot of terrain that didn't slide. Lines definitely were not an issue from my experience as we ended up on Sugarloaf and Supreme pretty early, but the skiable terrain got skied out more quickly than you'd think based on the low crowds because not everything was skiable due to slope angle/not wanting to ski the old layer.
I was so happy to have that pow-day vibe back. Been a long time. Got up early and didn't experience any LCC canyon shitshow, was nice to have every be so happy and excited and friendly, makes me love Alta.
Snow was indeed a bit heavy. Seems it was cold enough for lighter, classic Alta pow, but didn't happen. Any thoughts?
Also, sounds like UPD is doing a piss poor job of enforcing tires/chains/AWD laws. Saw a Ford Taurus stuck off the side below Snowbird entry 1 when I left. Whats up with that?
Anybody have some Southern Utah beta? Heading down to Cedar City this weekend and was thinking of doing a tour in the red rocks off Cedar Canyon. Looks like Brian Head and Cedar itself got hit pretty hard but not sure if there was enough existing snowpack in the mountains to be skiable.
"Back in the day they used to tow people up there with a snowmobile. If your ass fell off, too bad for you."
Back in the day before the snowmobile it was groomed so you could skate out there. never got skied out.
+1, it was fun jumping out of bed and beating the road closure, having breakfast at the GMD and socializing prior to open. Snow was funky. UPD continues to be unpredictable and until they get serious about enforcing chains or 4X4's the shit show on big days will continue.Quote:
Originally Posted by monkeywrenchMoose
https://utahavalanchecenter.org/observations/southwestQuote:
Originally Posted by rwalk
His last report from your area was a week ago, so pre-recent storm. From his posts, seems like he's always looking for more "observers" to train. I would have pinged him at Christmas, but the snowpack was weak to non-existant. I have had some nice days up that canyon in prior years, fuckin white knuckle driving when it's snowing or snow on the road + it closes periodically.
I have to vent a bit after experiencing my first Collins lift line conflict this AM. I hate that it put a damper for me on what was otherwise a helluva last few days.
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I was solo today and saw 2 empty spots in line. I asked everybody around about the 2 skis and 2 airbags that were on the ground and nobody could say whose they were. So I put my skis next to them. 15 mins before Collins opens, some dude comes out claiming that he had reserved the whole row for his buddies. I told him no skis = no spot in line but he just kept yapping and wouldn't budge. After a few minutes, his buddies do finally show up and now it is 4 vs 1. I didn't want to get into an altercation so I tapped the liftie and explained what happened. Martha told the dudes that no skis = no spot in line, but they just kept yapping. She finally just hooked me up with a spot towards the front of the singles line. So, props to Martha. At the end of the day everything worked out, and honestly at some point I stopped caring about getting my spot in line but just was pissed that these bros were being jerks and that they ended up "winning".
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Now back to your regularly scheduled programming of stoke...
Fuck the whole, my skis are in line bullshit. Suck it the fuck up and stand there, like a fucking man or woman. On your skis. If I see that shit this weekend, I will chuck your fucking 126mm shit sticks, right through the windows of the GMD. I’m sers biatches. Don’t make me go, ape-shit.
Go on now
Yeah if they dudes who's skis were there weren't even present when you plopped down that's bs. I often save or have saved for me spots (depends who arrives first) I always wait with my shit til another person in my group arrives. Gotta piss right? So I'm not necessarily against saving for buddies you know will make open bell, but your situation sucked. Martha kicks ass too any day of the week not just todayQuote:
Originally Posted by Dshack89
Glad you kept a cool head
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And you ski where?Quote:
Originally Posted by buttahflake
Take your shit outta this thread.
First skied at Alta in ‘88, the rest of you fucking posers from Ohio can lick my ballz. I’ll be there Sunday, meet up and be humbled by my eAst coAst stompage. For real, free heel dick weed. It’s on!
Go On Now
Trying to work your courage up or sumpin????Quote:
Originally Posted by buttahflake
Sure seems that way.
Huh? Skiing at Alta/Bird, pales in comparison to skiing Kmart on any given weekend. Do you even ski ice, bro?
Go. On. Now.
Ice is for bourbon, not skiing.Quote:
Originally Posted by buttahflake
Drink it neat, like a man or woman from the east coast. Not like some drop knee pussy from the mid-west.
I’m fucking sers, biatches. Don’t make me go ape-shit on your flyover ass. I will chuck yer cheater ski, back seat bullshit, through the windows of the GMD.
Go On Now
ill hook ya up with a bcc pass but youre gonna have to swing the 9lb hammers a bit and take the hardcore aggro altatude down a notchin the oc
and act like youre a local like bunny
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only takes most people about 15 minutes of maynerd g krebs fore theyre doneQuote:
Originally Posted by Ermine
So he's been banished to S. Oootah? He seems to be the only one providing reports from down yonder. Eh, low tide this season. There are zillions of sledders down there, more than skiers. I recall filing a report ~15 yrs ago after cracking a slope, sent it to the LSAFC...moab, there was no SW UT region (must not have existed), just barren wasteland, down wind-ers you know (visualize house shreding from atomic wind).Quote:
Originally Posted by skifishbum
Thank you for the kind offer, good sir.Quote:
Originally Posted by skifishbum
I may take you up on that.
bobaker the more i ski with mags the more i realize
there is always some that will be better skilled skiers than you
but the ones who enjoy it the most
are the best skiers and mags
and your damn good at that part
im gonna have to try n crunch my 40 before thurs
but a lot of peeps have told me buttercups and i
are gonna groove like a couple old custy stoner skitech bums outta
tues or weds are gonna be my best shot
Damn wish I could source that locally....lucky man.Quote:
Originally Posted by buttahflake
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locally like drive to prusser wa location on the way to alpental
yeah im a local:fm:
Ahhh...stocked up....smart man.Quote:
Originally Posted by skifishbum
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Yesterday at about 8:45 AM my partner and I were skinning up from Spruces to the Mill D North trail. Lots of Dawn Patrollers were returning about that time. As we passed through the cabins 2 DPers skied down past us. One was a woman with an inflated air bag. There are no reports of a skier caught in an avalanche in Mill D North on today's UAC Observations web page. Anyone know what happened? Maybe (hopefully) it was an accidental inflation.
We continued up and skied a few laps on Weathering Heights. It was about the most tracked up I've ever seen it, and there were lots of rock and bush problems on the last slope above the trail. We should have been there at dawn or the day before!
Still inflated on the way down? Must've been accidental. You'd for sure deflate to ski out no?
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Hey! Get off my lawn!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dshack89
Yeah, but you’d think you’d deflate it for the ski out even if it was an accident. Maybe she uses it as her pseudo helmetQuote:
Originally Posted by Skidog
Buzz killer at Alta today, 65 yo male hiking into Devils Castle suffered a heart attack. Patrol got to him fast and despite their heroic efforts he passed away. That's the third heart attack I have witnessed at Alta, two did not make it, one did and that one patrol deserves all the credit. Ski every run like its your last one...
This is actually a good friend of mines buddy. Interesting story. My buddy in 2014 had a heart attack waiting in line for the castle. The man who passed today was with him when it happened and likely helped save his life. My buddy was at Alta today, but not with the deceased at the time. RIP.Quote:
Originally Posted by bigdude2468
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shit load of peeps die doin shit they dont wanna really be doing
and plenty live to long
shred in peace
i dont fomo nofundays
the only day i really commited to work
tuesday sucked for me
hump day came
long time no trench
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bluebirds and cold
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spun a tlp lap and skinned up1kturns
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hooked up with friends and went to go see patsey
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lookin better but most aprons famous amos /mrs fields with extra chips that aint chocolate
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bit of varibiliyies and sum wind funk and invertedness tip diving was not rewarded
where it was goods shredded great
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even ifin my abilities to document atheletes slayin it sucked
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but mr toaster johnboy wasatch and hannahs not from montanas gave me another chance or 2
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like the big dude says ski em like they count & make time to share your happy spaces and time with your friends
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That looks like an amazing day sfb
as always way to get after it SFB....
We traversed over into the bottom of that area from soli. Talk about low hangin fruit! Wished we had brought our skins that day. Nice work sfb
Ron Ulrich is a GMD legend. He and his buddy have been chasing storms from the Southeast for decades. Yesterday was the best day of my season until I heard of his passing. If it's any consolation to the rescuers, his life was quite the party. I'd personally be alright with a painless passing underneath the Devil's Castle on a bluebird pow day.Quote:
Originally Posted by bigdude2468
There will always be a seat at table 31 for ya.
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Had to stop and watch the sun go behind Superior on my way home.
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^^^Nice post, yo. A hard day for the ASP and all his other friends and family. Vibes.
Yeah, Rob came over from the line to the Castle to the patrol shack. Complained that it "burned when he breathed". Never heard that symptom. Only other complaint was that he "didn't feel right". No history. Smelled like shitty weed. Almost made a joke. Glad I didn't.Quote:
Originally Posted by Skidog
6 stints and 6 weeks later he was back living life large. Glad he pulled the plug on the Castle that day on a gut feeling.
I don’t have much experience with Patrol at other Mnts but ASP is top notch. They work their asses off, are approachable, will give you a tip where the best snow is and frequently when thanked will turn it around and thank you for coming. (I’m glad Titus only kinda retired)Quote:
Originally Posted by telefreewasatch
Ha..you know Rob..? Small world. Wonder if we have ever met? I do my best to ski a little with Rob when he is in town. He typically stays with my buddy in cwood heights. Crazy story though. RIP Ron.Quote:
Originally Posted by telefreewasatch
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I agree 100%. I thank every one I pass on a trail or ride on a lift with. Shit pay with high risk. They work for every fresh track you see them lay. This holds true for a lot of resorts I've been to, but Alta stands out for me as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by bigdude2468
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Originally Posted by skifishbum
This is beautiful.
Light's perfect, ski tip and hand and maybe pole showing, unreal pow, sparkles...
Skiing is so damn hard to capture.