2019/2020 Midwest Stoke Thread

noon, Wednesday, Harry -
no update since Saturday from Snowriver ; I will check again late this afternoon.
( the update is on the 'Daily Snow Report' page of Snowriver's website )

The good news is the Temp.erature seems to have peaked today at 27F ( twenty-seven ) - snowmaking is ongoing. !

SkiBrule's Facebook page says Opening day is tomorrow.

If there is anything new from Snowriver this aft., I will follow-up.

' hope you have a 'Happy' Thanksgiving, and a great Thanksiving weekend !

Safe travels, please, ugly-
( You, Too, Harry )

skiJ

WROD !

Flat light, chicken heads, Troll delivers it all.

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Snowriver has pushed opening day back to December 6th. (2024)

wishing you happy Thanksgiving wishes...

skiJ

Upthread a month or so ago AxeBiker was commenting about ski swaps that “it’s just nice to be around ski people” and that’s what Trollhaugen was like today. Ski People who were stoked AF about the start of the season. Overall the conditions were meh, but stoke level was all time. Nice to be a part of that vibe.



After awhile the line got out of control.

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Snowriver has pushed opening day back to December 6th. (2024)

wishing you happy Thanksgiving wishes...

skiJ

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This changes my plans.

Looks like they made the wrong call, Snow River is going to get hammered !

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they may get hammered, but this is the first snowfall of the season -
last season, with literally almost no snowfall, they were still making snow and opening terrain Presidents' weekend ;

right now - 12:15pmCentral - it is not snowing here.
This storm is expected later today -
If they can use this snowstorm to create a functional base for 'holiday week' , it will be better for everyone, including old powder hounds like me.

Please Be safe out there (!)

skiJ

One run is better than no runs. Sneaking a few laps in at Brule during race camp lunch break. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...5d24f24144.jpg

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Stopped by Ski Brule on Sunday and visited the uglymoney clan. Also met the elusive maggot Yooper!

Race camp was in full swing. That Olympic gold medal guy was super cool with all the kids. He was high-fiving the kids and complementing them on having cool stickers on their helmets. Kids were digging it.

Mini-racermoney-ette was crushing the slalom course. She has a smooth fluid style and made it look easy, until you realize just how fast she is going. Lots of real good skiers at the camp, but she really stood out. uglymoney and wife should be justifiably proud of her.

Ski Brule is a cool place, I definitely want to go back when more terrain is open. Lodge has an outstanding taxidermy and antique ski collection.

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Report from BaconMeCrazy was that Welch wasn't really worth the drive other than parking lot beers yesterday, but The upcoming weather is going to be good manufacturing. Finger crossed.

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Upthread a month or so ago AxeBiker was commenting about ski swaps that “it’s just nice to be around ski people” and that’s what Trollhaugen was like today. Ski People who were stoked AF about the start of the season. Overall the conditions were meh, but stoke level was all time. Nice to be a part of that vibe.



After awhile the line got out of control.

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singles and doubles going up the quad and no snowballs flyin? mid west is different place...


nice scrum goin' on in the ropetow line though!

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singles and doubles going up the quad and no snowballs flyin? mid west is different place...


nice scrum goin' on in the ropetow line though!

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The lifties at my local rink never bother trying to fill chairs

Ah, Ski Brule, where a college roommate of mine tried to spray the deck with snow, but must have slid out and nailed the deck with his head. He ended up in a coma for a while and made him a little odd. Hope you are well Tad Possard.

My ski season is on hold.

If you have been reading Gimp Central, my knee has been giving me problems. MRI shows torn meniscus.

Surgery is Friday. Doc says no skiing for six weeks, possibly longer.

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My ski season is on hold.

If you have been reading Gimp Central, my knee has been giving me problems. MRI shows torn meniscus.

Surgery is Friday. Doc says no skiing for six weeks, possibly longer.

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Well, that sucks. Heal well

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Sorry to hear this, Harry. Hopefully you get it fixed and heal up quick.

I’m looking forward to your first Christie figure [emoji644] photo post op! Saw they’re opening this weekend.

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My ski season is on hold.

If you have been reading Gimp Central, my knee has been giving me problems. MRI shows torn meniscus.

Surgery is Friday. Doc says no skiing for six weeks, possibly longer.

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Sorry to hear Harry. I was back running 3 weeks after mine ( when I was quite a bit younger though tbh). Hang in there- find a good book series to read while on the mend.

I am sorry to hear this, Harry !
I know you have big plans for the season !

Please do your Rehab. and PT, and
come back stronger in January !

Good luck ! with Surgery !

skiJ

Good luck Harry. I'm sure you'll come back stronger than ever.

It was great to reconnect up at Brule, thanks so much for taking the time to meet up. Too bad we did not get a chance to ski some laps together, but appreciate you letting me ramble on a bit in the pub. I needed that. Crazy that Yooper just dropped in out of nowhere. Haven't skied or seen him live in person since my daughter was a baby. Instant mag summit.

Brule is a special place. The magic is strong.
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My ski season is on hold.

If you have been reading Gimp Central, my knee has been giving me problems. MRI shows torn meniscus.

Surgery is Friday. Doc says no skiing for six weeks, possibly longer.

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Dang??????..good luck and speedy recovery to you Harry.

Heal up Harry!!! You'll be out skiing in no time!!

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Harry- That's a stinker, hope you heal up quickly

Ah, bummer Harry. Heal up quick - hope to see you out there later this winter.

Good luck today, Harry !
I hope surgery goes well ! and
Good luck with your Rehab. !

skiJ

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I laughed (!)

' hope that's Recovery --

let the healing begin...

( skiJ )