for realQuote:
Originally Posted by Dantheman
for realQuote:
Originally Posted by Dantheman
***ANTI-JINX***
Can you believe it, we may actually be able to ski a little pow in a week to 10 days.
Breathe deep the gathering gloom.....
Watch lights fade from every room...
New dawn.
New day.
Optimistic for the future in many ways tonight...
^^^^ the ambience of a happy speech is complemented finely with a nice storm blowing around outside.
Hello darkness my old friend.
In restless dreams I walked alone
I turned my collar to the cold and damp
Winter is here .....
Will be in the conga line at Alta at 10 am
Join in the shenanigans
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Last hike (to get in ski shape) before it snows, pic from today before the storm.
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That's a really cool pic.
Let it snow!
dense but not wet and just trying to be boot deep. if it is above 8500 ft your favorite grass patch is probably good to go.
^ agreed on both. easily 8"+ and probably said hey early lapping the area below collins. not the best pict but you can see its been snowing. be safe.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lone Star
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Bottom of Collins update: 5” in 3 hours.
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^damnnnnnn.... ok im going tomorrow morning meow...
i was wondering where everyone went, i was still stuck in 19-20!!!!
Lets do this boys.... SKIN SNIPE CELLY
This kiddo approves...
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Fake News!Quote:
Originally Posted by tBatt
That's a Snowbird Marketing Dept. tape measure...
Y'all stay home now, hear?
Fake News!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dshack89
Faceshots are easy when one is 3 feet tall...
Y'all stay home now, hear?
Snowbird is already reporting snow: 16". Although criscam's kiddo is having fun, I will wait until next Mon. or Tues. Lots of sharks out there. Temps are going to stay cold. There is a wintery pattern in place until at least next Monday. Looking great for the weekend before Thankstaking.
Almost shot beer through my nose. Thanks for that.Quote:
Originally Posted by telefreewasatch
Did they all eventually go to work for Bee-Right-On?Quote:
Originally Posted by snowaddict91
Well, newbie, sometimes the best calls are from newbies.Quote:
Originally Posted by Burney
The most stable snowpacks happen in years that when it starts snowing, it keeps snowing.
Even if it starts late.
Like Schindlerpiste just said, the forecast looks promising.
And that would provide great basal stability.
Fingers crossed for the long range.
Wouldn't it be great to have a stable pack 'round here with all the backcountry traffic we're bound to see?
Doesn't happen often; this would be a good year for it...
It was deep
Also, surprised to see wildcat parking lot almost full
It was good times today at Alta. 1-2’ of fresh.
So great to get back out
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Despite my bindings falling apart at the collins midstation, a great day out.
Deep on the way down, knee high in some places.
It was crawling on the way out though... multiple cars careened off to the side... saw some kiddos pushing a subaru down SR-210....
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FWIW, I was at Alfs at 10am and it was 15" deep then, and snowed hard after.
well if we’ve already started bitching about the LCC traffic I guess it’s officially winter eh?
Parking reservations go live, tonight?
https://youtu.be/hT5-schUDp8
Must be!Quote:
Originally Posted by mall walker
9am today...
Its DRIVUL not DRIVAL....
Telefreewahsnatch you are slipping my friend.
It looks like at 9am today I will be putting in parking reservations for every day this season.
Or hope Bobmc buys a 15 passenger 4wd van
Sent from a van down by the river
Question...
If one were looking at moving to the SLC area for the winter and mostly catching the BCC ski busses (UTA), would it make more sense to live near Bingham Junction than right by Cottonwood Canyon? I'm wondering if busses just get filled at the origin and potentially pass others at further stops. Obviously catching a bus right at the foot of Cottonwood Canyon sounds best but it might be worth it to catch it earlier if it reduces some stress of just getting on it.
I know that the parking situation is somewhat new this year, but how bad do yall think it will be for solo skiers mostly skiing on weekdays at Brighton/Solitude? I'm not excited about paying $20 a pop but I'm more worried about being denied a spot than the fee.
Thanks for any advice or input. Feel free to PM any SFH for rent :)
I mean, if you're moving to SLC for winter for the purpose of skiing, I would just buy the Soli parking pass. You can get up early, beat the traffic, and then enjoy some peace and quiet in your car with some coffee.
Idk if im just a pansy, but even thinking about dragging my gear onto semi-packed UTA busses (20 person max + gear) as the bus slowly winds its way up makes me very nauseous. Also Covid.
with a cap of 20 your best bet is definitely going to be the first stop on the line.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shaaarrrp
unfortunately, it looks like they'll only have days open through jan 1st. but may not be a bad idea even if you just want to ski white pine ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by happytimefunbox
Also, they're only allowing 7 advanced days and 7 week-of days per guest though I'm not sure a reservation has to be linked to a pass, but i know you have family so you can probably easily spread those days out and amongst the passes.
Awesome...thanks for letting me know about this! I know you mentioned Verizon is decent in the parking lot....any signal on the mountain/lifts? Or wifi?Quote:
Originally Posted by wasatch_carpetbagger
TIA
IDK, I made reservations for 7 Thursdays throughout the season. ...Some Dec. , Jan., Feb.
Had some legit thigh deep turns near ballroom yesterday, followed by knee deep turns off of mambo, followed by snowcat ice groomers below the angle station with a side of dodging the 200 jibbers and sledders
Wouldn't be surprised if alta closes uphill if the junkshow continues. Great to be out skiing again. At least we have a base now so can ski things other than the WROD as it continues snowing :yourock:
for the Snowbird stuff... use the parkwhiz app, its actually pretty good. Somewhat impressed by how they have organized it...
Interesting. I made reservations for Jan and March but didnt' get any confirmation emails yet. Downloaded parking whiz and tried to set up an account but the password set email isn't showing up. Maybe they are overwhelmed by volume?Quote:
Originally Posted by D-Roc
Did you get any confirmation emails? No one I know has yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by olpolecat
Only once I filled all my spots and tried booking an 8th haha. Then I got an email saying I'd used all of them and it listed the ones I'd booked.
I think the park whiz app is hurting since I'm trying to set up an account and not getting the verification email. I'd give em a day and then maybe contact support if you still don't see anything
Ok, thanks. That's a good sign I guess.Quote:
Originally Posted by olpolecat