Yep. Same incident. 55:30 in the podcast. I was pretty sure there was only one. At least in the last 15 years that I've been paying attention.Quote:
Originally Posted by TahoeJ
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Yep. Same incident. 55:30 in the podcast. I was pretty sure there was only one. At least in the last 15 years that I've been paying attention.Quote:
Originally Posted by TahoeJ
No separate thread, just the Pucker Face thread in Slide zone.Quote:
Originally Posted by lepistoir
Thanks for the comments from you and others. Any more detailed thoughts on taking this to the next step, please PM me directly. I've been fortunate to have been involved in a lot of good discussion with educational leaders since I've posted the article and presented at the California Avalanche Workshop, and there is an opportunity to focus some feedback on where we can go next.
I think the recreational BC education and culture in the US is kind of scratching the surface of where we ultimately need to get to. BC usage and adoption is up, BC gear is the fastest growing sector of the hardgoods part of the industry (so I hear), resorts are responding with open gates, and snowpacks are unfortunately thinning ... education and culture need to evolve to keep the pace with the changes we are seeing today. IMO.
Pucker Face slide zone thread with great discussion, pick a page or read it all.
Humans suck at decision making. Working to be better at it will save some lives.
Snow over Donner Summit. 80 east stopped. I turned around at Boreal. West bound a fucking mess too. Wrecks galore
Fat, wet flakes comin down in Tahoe City
Just as I finished my ride today and threw my bike in the back of the vehicle, all hell let loose, perfect timing!
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I drove over just before 1 yesterday and made it no problem. It was snowing pretty good at the top and it was a bit hair-raising, especially since I've been a flake and haven't replaced my balding tires yet. But I had a feeling my timing was good and it was just a matter of time before it became spinout city up there. Looks like a few minutes later & I woulda been screwed.Quote:
Originally Posted by telemike
What up 14/??
Nice to see some snow. I'm starting to actually look like my avatar, the motivation is timely.
And, Scralph, skimmed the article and look forward to finding some time to really digest it. Good stuff.
Felt good to play in the snow yesterday, next weekend we Ski??? :wink:
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Making snow at Squaw monday morning, Alright!
Yeah, I had the timing wrong. That was the one.
Sweet.Quote:
Originally Posted by tahoe420
I appreciated this: http://mammothsnowman.com/mammoth-mo...014-15-season/
Not that it means anything, per se, but it's nice that it's not negative.
TahoeBC, that looks fun, where did you go?
All the photo's are between Star Lake and Freel Pass on the Tahoe Rim trail.
Looks like winter really starts later this week :cool:
TahoeBC what's the drivetrain on that. Obviously a 1x? That's an awesome ride.
Fingers crossed and I'll be up there Saturday with a load of wood and skis.Quote:
Originally Posted by TahoeBC
I have two pairs of SCC Super Z6 chains for cars I no longer own. Sizes SZ131 and SZ139. Check whether they'll fit your car here. If they will, I prefer bottle in front of me to a frontal lobotomy.
EDITED TO ADD: I bought these because they're the easiest to put on and take off. Which means that I've actually used them.
Just signed for a ski lease. Fingers crossed for more snow. Anyone want to throw an Ullr party in the Bay Area?
Do you get Wood, when you Stack Wood at the Wood?Quote:
Originally Posted by Ottime
EastCoastPDR that is a Sram X01 1x11 drivetrain
Judging by SB Bowl and the SF show last night, there should be lots of tickets available if you really want to go. I have 4 extras for Sunday, myself. Rooms at MGM were going for $65/night a couple days ago, too.Quote:
Originally Posted by southern_expat
I think I'll probably get one of those for my next ride. I'm fine with 2x10 but not having to worry about front rings sounds appealing. What size did you go with up front?Quote:
Originally Posted by TahoeBC
So... this November forecast seems promising. Fingers crossed.
Came with a 32, but I swapped out to a 30. If your on a budget the 10 speed drive trains can be set up with close to the same range. Just get a narrow/wide ring in front, make sure you have a clutch derailleur and you can also get something like the oneup 42 tooth sprocket, I have a few friends running these with great success.Quote:
Originally Posted by TahoeJ
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I'll take the SZ139s! PM sent.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dad
139s gone to Shralph. 131s still available.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dad
I work as an engineer, so I could at least see how it "could" make sense to someone...Quote:
Originally Posted by SchralphMacchio
Tangentially related to skiing, but I'm personally pleased that they just annnounced Winter Wondergrass at Squaw at the end of March with a lot of bands I totally enjoy: http://www.winterwondergrasstahoe.co...line-up-tahoe/
Not so much, but maybe I'm doing it wrong. Usually I just hurt my back.Quote:
Originally Posted by TahoeBC
Things look thin up there on the cam, even on the upper hill. Any suggestions on where it may actually be skiable, or am I just out of luck on the front? Have you seen eback or any other possible schuss spots on your travels?
Not really but I have higher standards than some people on this board :rolleyes2 Think we need to wait and see what Friday brings.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ottime
I have a feeling that my standards are lower than TahoeBC, but slightly higher than Vets. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by TahoeBC
Got all my patch-skiing gear together yesterday and even got dressed up in my beater Saga pants and some layers. Then I sat around the house dicking around on the webz until 6pm. Finally got motivated and went out to see if anything was left in my hood. Sunrise Bowl had nothing on it, but there were several swatches of snow in the backyards of the houses way up on Ski Slope boardering the T/D x-country trails. Nothing really skiable, even for my low standards. I'm kicking myself that I didn't go up there Saturday evening apres work as it would have been passable.
Roommate hiked Castle Peak on Sunday and came across a gent with skis on his back, but they didn't talk to him nor did they see any tracks and my roomie's remark was "I don't know where he would have skied". Both CP and the opposing peaks look pretty scattered as of today. That said another buddy of mine swore he skied a service road next to Boreal on Sat, enough to log October turns.
Also saw pix of Rose, but again it looked splotchy at best.
Vets and Powdrhound and EastCoastPDR all schussed a parking lot up on CP on Fri and/or Sat...so you know it's meager.
Best conditions I've seen were the pix TahoeBC posted on his bike above. But that's a slog.
Planning to go poke around tomorrow and Thurs in search of Oct. turns.
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Originally Posted by dookey67
Guess I forgot to post up the pics of my snow slutting on Sunday. Small areas holding leftovers from 10/20 on castle peak made for sturdy base, but still lots of sharks. I would bet experienced patch obsessives know to get October turns BEFORE it snows 5"and hides all the rocks. It was good nonetheless. Still a chance to get it done Friday night. Could knock out two birds and get costume ski pics too!
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Well done ^. I am hoping there is enough snow on my street by midnight Friday to ski by some trick or treaters to catch October turns.
Hah! Bravo LP. Good show.
Experienced patch skiers don't get sucked in by 5" of fresh over rocks.Quote:
Originally Posted by lepistoir
In low snow years experienced patch skiers re-visit tried and true spots where they know what is lurking underneath, too.
Experienced patch skiers also hike around potential spots in the summer to see what's gonna be underneath the snow when it comes, so then they aren't surprised when a shark snaps at their bases.
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I've trekked around CP a lot last summer and a bit this and there's only a few spots I'd schuss after a light dusting. Alas, you didn't hit any of them!
That said, good show, bro!
I say dress up as JP and you have yourself a tribute!Quote:
Originally Posted by gone2alpine
If you want some entertainment, check out the skialpine Instagram feed. #freealpine
I got a laugh out of that too. I know there are some #freealpine-ers amongst us, but seriously, it's just an instagram account - people need to chill.Quote:
Originally Posted by LightRanger
I'm mostly disappointed they haven't gone with the slightly catchier "Squalpine" or "Squawlpine" label and are calling everything SquawAlpine.
Who wants to practice with beacons and talk about safer decisions in avy terrain? I'm thinking good way to deal with Halloween hangover on Saturday or Sunday on Donner summit or Brockway.
Is this Heavenly snow making? Really nice to see on this warm sunny morning esp. since most resorts haven't been able to do much yet. Boreal is pretty much at square one for snow with Halloween two days away.
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Controlled burns and yes snowmaking on tamarack lift. Large Wide WROD on left side of picture just to the right of East peak. At least from what I could tell from my ride up in Tahoe city. Also if squaw was making snow the other day it's all gone from what I can tell.Quote:
Originally Posted by lepistoir
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