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A few good inches of windblown at Loveland Pass yesterday.
Need more snow and a good warming to stabilize stuff. Very collapsible when you hit those spots where no skier has gone all year and likely to trigger something if you're the first one into a steep untouched face.
Heading to Crested Butte for the weekend, never been. If anyone wants to fill me in with some info I would appreciate it and probably buy you a beer. Me and another guy in the crew will have our gear for any side country hikes.
madsasketchewan snow pack
There is no sidecountry at CBMR. Resort is skiing better than I would have imagined given this season. Be prepared to billy goat and slide on tons of rocks, all day long. That's what makes CBMR a great resort: steep with rocks everywhere.Quote:
Originally Posted by bostonjohn
Yeah, that about sums it up. One thing I've learned in my 15+ years here is that CBMR always skis better than one might expect. That's the beauty of N facing terrain.Quote:
Originally Posted by bobsdesk
there are 2 T-Bars that access everything you could possibly want to ski.Quote:
Originally Posted by bostonjohn
ski the rambo if it's open.
the headwall is super steep and fun
I've never skied CBMR, but Peel and Banana Funnel look awesome and steep
I'm hearing Westwall/Keystone Ridge just opened up on the mountain, hopefully we get some more snow soon.
My recommendation at CBMR right now is cesspool. It is a must ski.
Where there's normally a mandatory 2-4 foot air or awkward side slip...there is now 40 feet of side-slipping / stepping down rock and brush. Good times.
Pow day tomorrow
Been dumping huge flakes at the Beav most of the day.
Phoenix bowl opening tomorrow, get some!Quote:
Originally Posted by bobsdesk
Thanks for the info everyone. 1st time for the year that Phoenix will be open? Will it open 1st thing in the morning?
^^ Yes and yes. They have a stupid beacon policy, so wear one if you got one.
noaa really not digging this storm for Vail at all.
Looks like LL and WP might be getting some though.
I haven't been paying much attention, is this an upslope?
Sweet!!!! Blue TNF jacket, brown pants, S7s (or moment PBJs) I will be out 1st thing if you see me ask for change.
Comin down good in Breck. Would be surprised if Vail does poorly. Seems like a normal storm to me.
Breck the reported winner at 10 vs vail 5...
Pondering driving all the way to the boat for their 5 since I have tix. Anyone else?
In contrast to my earlier rant about the coscusa report the thing that is cool is that some of the spots are still doing an afternoon report. Like LL is saying 5 yesterday afternoon that you can subtract from the overnight that will be reported in a bit.
Winter park / MJ skied great yesterday. Lots of shin deep spots. Really soft on bumps and especially in the trees...good times.
The trajectory of the northwest flow was just a bit further east than then previous event two weeks ago, so that's why eastern areas (breck, loveland, winter park) are doing a shade better than Vail. Steamboat is right in the mix as well.
JOEL
Headed to breck looks like its going to be crowded... Swan mountain from now on...
Steamboat reporting 15 up top in the last 24. Anyone been out and about in fish creek recently? No obs coming in from that zone on CAIC, but wondering how the canyon snowpack is shaping up? Will be skiing up there this weekend in blue jacket, red pants, say hai!
From Vail's facebook
"Vail Terrain update: Blue Sky will be late opening today due to control work Ski Patrol is dealing with - they're reporting 9-18" in spots.
30 minutes ago · Like · 1"
Someone confirm this? FML I'm at work!
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Goods were found this morning. Close to home was a nice treat.
Sounds like Pano at WP will stay closed to tomorrow. Should be some solid turns up there. Hopefully they open additional terrain in the cirque as well