WASATCH STOKE, CONDITIONS, OBSERVATIONS AND ASSORTED DRIVAL 17-18

Got up around 6:50 to BCC entrance to find the long line of cars blocked from the jack knifed semi (for those who don't know, some dingdong driver said his GPS told him to take Guardsman pass to park city.....). A chief from the fire authority walked by our car and said it could be a couple hours. Decided to utilize the wasatch benefit and exchange a day in at Deer Valley. That was quite the treat. First time going up there. So much terrain and so few skiers who can actually ski. I can only imagine what happens there on a midweek bottomless day. Some of our best runs came when we headed over to the other side of the mountain (sultan and mayflower) near 1:00 pm. Honestly, going to really have to be careful with when we turn in our second and last day at Deer Valley.

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Originally Posted by WasatchFlatlander

Got up around 6:50 to BCC entrance to find the long line of cars blocked from the jack knifed semi (for those who don't know, some dingdong driver said his GPS told him to take Guardsman pass to park city.....). A chief from the fire authority walked by our car and said it could be a couple hours. Decided to utilize the wasatch benefit and exchange a day in at Zzzz.

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Did I ski over your tails today? If so, your GF / wife / mistress / daughter is dripping hot. There is NO skiing in Utah except in LCC & BCC, Hailstone UT is a barren wasteland. Anything else you've heard is pure heresay.

Admiral James Greer: That torpedo didn't self-destruct, you heard it hit the hull and I... was never here.

Bambi Basin was a good call today.

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had a good day at snowbasin. Seemed like a big line on the road to get in (normal weekend?) but 6 laps on john paul and had fun.


also has anyone seen/know of/contact info for somoene that lives/skis in the SLC area (rode the lift with him today at snow basin) , and makes some logoed baskets. He had a "alta" on and an "epic" one

"UR ski"?

Nice day in the 'hood.

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Hey Buttah, I gots an extra Soli pass if you want to get out Tuesday....

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Originally Posted by alias_rice

Decided to use my Wasatch benefits today and hit alta. Snow was killer and lines were brutal. Got up there at about 7:30 to avoid traffic. I forgot what assholes all the 1st chair agro bro brahs in line are. I think I witnessed more arguing over saving places in line this morning than in the last 4 years at Soli.

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Funny, I was in the first chair line up as well this morning (first time in over 5 yrs) and I commented to my buddy that i thought it was much less agro than I remembered. People seemed down right polite actually.

Skiing was excellent, ended up shredding from bell to past bell. Our first couple laps had everyone around me commenting that it was the best run of the year....

Also, I didn't take any of these photos, but I hear the first one is the best skier on the mountain ;)

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Originally Posted by mntlion

had a good day at snowbasin. Seemed like a big line on the road to get in (normal weekend?) but 6 laps on john paul and had fun.


also has anyone seen/know of/contact info for somoene that lives/skis in the SLC area (rode the lift with him today at snow basin) , and makes some logoed baskets. He had a "alta" on and an "epic" one

"UR ski"?

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Alta motherlode sells the Alta baskets. Don't know about the epic.

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Looked like there was a bootpack heading up Suicide Chute at around 1pm yesterday. Also saw a slide in one of the gullies off of little superior. Tracks going into and out of it.

Yesterday was the best day of the year so far.

^^^ saw the same slide on superior ^^.

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Originally Posted by zion zig zag

Yesterday was the best day of the year so far.

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I can vouch for that...

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I have 3 tickets to snowbird good tomorrow Feb 27, free to a good home. Pickup in SLC PM me

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Originally Posted by criscam

I can vouch for that...

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Stomping it!

All these pictures look amazing! It looks beautiful out there. Have a flight to SLC this weekend and I'm excited to learn how much speed it will take to float in my 95waist EC powder skis..:D:D

hopefully we have a nice refresh coming Friday for you....

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Originally Posted by WasatchFlatlander

Got up around 6:50 to BCC entrance to find the long line of cars blocked from the jack knifed semi (for those who don't know, some dingdong driver said his GPS told him to take Guardsman pass to park city.....). A chief from the fire authority walked by our car and said it could be a couple hours.

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I did the same but waited. My jaw dropped when I saw the semi. Brighton delivered, even the Southern shoulder of great western was good. 2nd chair and a perfect morning after the wait. Attachment 225881

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Originally Posted by Bromontana

I did the same but waited. My jaw dropped when I saw the semi. Brighton delivered, even the Southern shoulder of great western was good. 2nd chair and a perfect morning after the wait. Attachment 225881

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Bro.... bro... next time you hit Brighton holla atcha boy!

i gotta works but one of ya altiods pm buster and bestow the wasatch brofessional courtesies upon him
and add his entertaining as fuck ass to the maggots youve skied with list
look for the goofy tall toque
eh

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Originally Posted by TheFugitive

Bro.... bro... next time you hit Brighton holla atcha boy!

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Monday, Wednesday, Friday nights and weekends are when I can go. Just give a day's notice and I can make it happen.

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Originally Posted by Bromontana

Monday, Wednesday, Friday nights and weekends are when I can go. Just give a day's notice and I can make it happen.

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Done and donerer

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Originally Posted by sfotex

Nice day in the 'hood.

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Hey Buttah, I gots an extra Soli pass if you want to get out Tuesday....

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Thank you for the kind offer. We’re holed up in the Cliff. Bird today and tomorrow. Alta Thursday. Deer Valley, Friday.

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Originally Posted by buttahflake

Thank you for the kind offer. We’re holed up in the Cliff. Bird today and tomorrow. Alta Thursday. Deer Valley, Friday.

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Are you around this Saturday I'll be at Alta and would love to join the clan

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Originally Posted by Bromontana

My jaw dropped when I saw the semi. Brighton delivered

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Ditto and ditto. Never managed to get the kiddo off Milly but that's OK, it's sendy over there.

A Brighton meet-up would be fun for sure. We're probably out of town this weekend, but might go up tomorrow night. Faded rust-red jacket, black pants, Sickles, kiddo in tow.

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Originally Posted by Dantheman

A Brighton meet-up would be fun for sure.

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werd. thinking of thur night if anyone's down. the 8 year old wants to lap crest/terrain park.

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Originally Posted by yellofin

Are you around this Saturday I'll be at Alta and would love to join the clan

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Leaving Friday night.

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Originally Posted by getoutside

werd. thinking of thur night if anyone's down. the 8 year old wants to lap crest/terrain park.

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Originally Posted by Dantheman

Ditto and ditto. Never managed to get the kiddo off Milly but that's OK, it's sendy over there.

A Brighton meet-up would be fun for sure. We're probably out of town this weekend, but might go up tomorrow night. Faded rust-red jacket, black pants, Sickles, kiddo in tow.

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Lets do it!

I have a few free days left to burn at Vail resorts and my GFs family has a sweet place in Park City. She really wants to fly out sometime in March for a weekend and ski sat/sun. I know Utah isnt having the best year, and PC/Canyons dont get the snow LCC gets, but how is the snowpack doing? Will i be able to ski off-piste, or will it pretty much be only groomers and main run type skiing? As of now. I know things can change quickly, especially with big spring/late winter storms.

im okay with relatively low tide and beating the hell out of my skis, as long as stuff is open. Its not gonna cost much (i get buddy pass tickets on Delta and lodging is free), but id rather stick around WA and use my Vail days up at whistler if the snowpack is too low at PC/Canyons to really have fun on.

Heading to Park City for a quick shot Friday-Sunday. Never been and given its size and my limited time, anyone have any guidance without giving away state secrets? Yeah, I would prefer to be Alta or the Bird but there are reasons and I will be at PC, staying in town. Forecast looks good (if not better than good). Thanks in advance. (PS: Do I need to add that I want steep, deep and tress and will happily hike?)

Do you have a pass?
If not, DV.

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Originally Posted by getoutside

werd. thinking of thur night if anyone's down. the 8 year old wants to lap crest/terrain park.

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I may head up w/ one or both kids (8 and 6). will shout out if so.

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Originally Posted by Shredhead

Do you have a pass?
If not, DV.

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I am locked into PC/Canyons.

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Originally Posted by yellofin

Are you around this Saturday I'll be at Alta and would love to join the clan

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Ill be at Alta... lets meet up!

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werd. thinking of thur night if anyone's down. the 8 year old wants to lap crest/terrain park.

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Lets do it!

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I may head up w/ one or both kids (8 and 6). will shout out if so.

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This week our only option is Wed. More flexible next week.

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Originally Posted by D-Roc

Ill be at Alta... lets meet up!

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That's great I'm getting in late Friday staying at GMD I'll pm you my cell

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Originally Posted by yellofin

That's great I'm getting in late Friday staying at GMD I'll pm you my cell

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Getting up LCC later on Friday could be problematic. Forecast is "heavy snow late Friday into Friday night", QPF is for 2" of moisture which could easily be 30+". If you make it you could be golden with potential for a country club day,

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Originally Posted by bigdude2468

Getting up LCC later on Friday could be problematic. Forecast is "heavy snow late Friday into Friday night", QPF is for 2" of moisture which could easily be 30+". If you make it you could be golden with potential for a country club day,

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My flight lands 7:30pm bringing my fattest skis and hoping for a window into the promise land
Thanks for the heads up. Leaving JFK is also a potential problem with high winds and a lot of rain.

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Originally Posted by californiagrown

I have a few free days left to burn at Vail resorts and my GFs family has a sweet place in Park City. She really wants to fly out sometime in March for a weekend and ski sat/sun. I know Utah isnt having the best year, and PC/Canyons dont get the snow LCC gets, but how is the snowpack doing? Will i be able to ski off-piste, or will it pretty much be only groomers and main run type skiing? As of now. I know things can change quickly, especially with big spring/late winter storms.

im okay with relatively low tide and beating the hell out of my skis, as long as stuff is open. Its not gonna cost much (i get buddy pass tickets on Delta and lodging is free), but id rather stick around WA and use my Vail days up at whistler if the snowpack is too low at PC/Canyons to really have fun on.

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Is this a serious question???

I would choose whistler over PC any day of the week.... especially this year

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Originally Posted by BRUTAH

Is this a serious question???

I would choose whistler over PC any day of the week.... especially this year

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Agreed. Could not agree more especially that i am finally starting to learn the layout of whistler and some favorite lines/zones/routes.

BUT, my GF is super stoked to show me around PC because she is from there and she has visited my hometown and parents a couple of times now, but ive never been to hers. I have 3 days left of the EDGE card so i might just convince her to use a single day at PC, and save the other two for another weekend at whistler. Im kinda locked in to going, but how many days spent skiing is negotiable, and id like to know the unfiltered version of the conditions out there right now.

How bad is it at PC right now? I can have fun nearly anywhere, but Blue, crowded groomers scare the shit out of me and im worried that is what i will mostly be skiing at PC Canyons.

I think I'd rather pay to ski Deer Valley than ski for free at Park City.

PC is fine. Essentially everything is open. Coverage is decent now, and there’s actually less to hit there than at most other places like Alta or Snowbasin. You’ll have fun, don’t worry about it.

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Originally Posted by frosted flakes

PC is fine. Essentially everything is open. Coverage is decent now, and there’s actually less to hit there than at most other places like Alta or Snowbasin. You’ll have fun, don’t worry about it.

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This is a little sunny, but it's not wrong. The lower-elevation tree shots won't be in, but McConkeys/Jupiter/9990/banging your girlfriend ought to be enough to keep you entertained. Park laps, too. It's a big hill with groomers overcrowded with gomers in the choke points. Just pick some of the steeper shit and lap it for a bit before moving to a different zone. Avoid getting roped into skiing laterally on the gaper highways, knock back a few drinks in old town, and get laid. It might be the shittiest deal of the central Wasatch resorts, but your ticket is paid for and it's perfectly good skiing.