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Originally Posted by Ottime
come on up and get out with huckasoreassQuote:
STRONGEST WINDS AND HIGHEST
WAVES WILL BE ON THE WESTERN SHORES FROM TAHOE CITY TO EMERALD BAY
WITH WAVE HEIGHTS EXCEEDING FIVE FEET
and keep in mind those cut off lows are very fickle and it depends on where it actually sets up
Full time? I think I know one, but I don't think that they're up for the increased utilities that a full-timer would require.Quote:
Originally Posted by kungpow
Any BC spots that lack rocks in the area? Me and my split are new to the area and jonesing like a motha for some turns.
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Not sure of you're north or south. On the south the bowl under freel is made up of small scree which means anything over a foot gives it pretty decent coverage, and now some folks are talking two feet by friday. it's a long trek though especially if you can't skin the whole way. the resorts offer spots though
Looking for something full-time at the moment.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dad
Just noticed Kirkwood now has a snow stake cam:
http://winter.kirkwood.com/site/mountain/webcam
Haha. Yeah, at least now we can keep tabs on "real" snowfall. Over the past 48 hours KW is already claiming 12".Quote:
Originally Posted by unpossible
I have counted 7" maybe 8" tops. Well, that is nothing new...
Maybe they just count faster than you.
If it is te wet sloppy stuff, then 8 would do just fine. Especially if temps drop hat before the wind gets going.
If you are counting, then get on up the hill and start packing some of it down.
^^^
Roger that.
The stick does add some virtual reality to snow plot data.
See you Saturday?
Maybe. Depends how this all pans out.
Clear sky above my house on the coastal south slope. Still clouds on the water and along the ridges. That might be the end of it. But we did get several hours of heavy rain this afternoon.
Kirkwood is opening Friday!
oh, wait. No they're not. Nevermind.
snizzle in kings beach this a.m. and 3" of cappuccino foam on donner summit at about 830 a.m.
drizzle all day in sac.
seemed like it would take some serious wind to move the flakes up high so hopefully the forecast was a joke.
And as it happens, they're full.Quote:
Originally Posted by kungpow
Dozens of tundra swans on Donner Lake this morning (and scattered snow flakes on my deck--better go out and clear the snow with a tweezers.)
Any guesses for actual totals above 8000?
8000 ft where and what aspect? Im going to go poke around up at sugar bowl so i can let you know how much snow there is up there
did the final rainy wave that blasted through SF yesterday afternoon do anything else good up there?
:frown: no more snow in the forecast either... maybe next weekend you think? Shit I just wanna get up there and make some turns. Lady's family has an apartment up there... was thinking about going up just to hike something and maybe make a fuckin' snowman or something.Quote:
Originally Posted by powdork
kirkwood had well over a foot up top, but need more. the lower runs (lower monte's, mokelumne, and race course) were low angle smooth like butter and well covered. certainly those could be opened tomorrow but with the threat of huge east winds in the forecast I can see why they wouldn't (although it could mean both heavenly and kirkwood are closed).
someone at the bottom mentioned a no hiking policy.
i would expect them to open saturday or sunday
I hear they are letting it settle and firm before they put the cats out. And get some manmade put down. Would be great if that could happen before the wind builds. Even better if the wind is a bust. Did you hit much on what I would assume would have been upper montes? I think the hiking policy is the same as last year, as in we are working and moving about on the hill and could you pleases stay out of our way, or at least sight, and maybe just go ski the spur instead policy. Based on your report, I think I'll wait until next week, and go about digging int he back yard this weekend.
http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/a...1&d=1385070726
the winds were pretty brutal at the top and there was some snow moving. Once down to the willows though it was not bad. no wind at all and snow falling straight down at my house currently. the snow is pretty dense and has a good crust on it. but this was 10:30 and things weren't due to get bad til later this afternoon
Snowing lightly all day in South Lake, but it's more the wind blowing it around than actual snowfall...maybe an inch on my deck. Wind has really picked up, even at lake level.
Yup. Felt the breeze stirring down here and we are in the shadow for this event. Reverse tracks for tomorrow?
Hear theres a new smokefort kicking it around the Tahoe area. This ones more Northlake, so Vailwood weirdos keep out! But really, find it if you can! You might just see me enjoying a nice sandwich or two there myself! :)
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poked around at sugarbowl today. A ft plus of snow up higher on lincon but the east winds picked up strong any everything is windcrust firm.
18" at Kirkwood??
8-10" at best at Carson Pass. Turns (a few) were had but they felt like October turns, except colder.
Strong wind coming from the east was rapidly transporting snow. Felt good to be on snow but wasn't much to brag about.
i could definitely see it being close to 18 at kirkwood. definitely 14 at least. heading to himmel haus to watch valhalla
Come up and do beacon practice! Go to the Sierra Avalanche Fundraiser/Party with LIVE BAND in South Lake on Saturday or watch Sherpas awesome movie INTO THE MIND at Montbleu Sat and Homewood Sun.Quote:
Originally Posted by kungpow
that's the spirit!
you know I never mounted those Darksides? I kept waiting for more snow
I didn't hit shit but we were over in the sentinel bowl area. snow totals were in the 16-24" range with a nice wind buff on the top.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ottime
Unfortunatley Kirkwoods hiking policy has now gone to shit. We had a nice talking to by security. Basically if you hike from within the property owned or managed by Kirkwood/Vail you are trespassing. No uphill hiking. if you hike in from private property or forest service there is nothing they can do.
the consequences are pretty light. they'll tell you not to hike & if you are caught multiple times they may revoke pass priveledges. but no law enforcement.
I for one don't have a pass there anymore & could really give a shit what thier policies are. I've been hiking early season for 15yrs & i'm not about to stop just cause they are scared about thier liability.
i thought it was funny that we were parked in the TC lot & stayed totally out of the way & still got screwed with. never saw a snowcat, snowmobile, anything.
They would make OK waterskis...Quote:
Originally Posted by telemike
I never used the beacon in earnest either, but I guess that was the intended use.
ULLR, I give you my $1000 invested in getting my AWD running right. I left the summer tires on as a jinx-ward...
Drove down to Heavenly for the 1 single run they had open only to get shutdown by the wind.
Good news: it can only get better.
Only another couple hours to Mammoth. Quitter.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim S
Truth.Quote:
Originally Posted by powpig
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Hey...
So for those of us who are still Only Thinking about skiing...
Tomorrow (Saturday) in Mill Valley, the Throckmorton Theatre is showing the McConkey Movie, and co-Director Scott Gaffney is the Guest Speaker. $15.
Thanks to TiniDakini for spotting this. Her & Cinders, and me & Miqy should be there. Any other Maggots expecting to show up?
***please excuse MSP Spam***
http://www.throckmortontheatre.org/m...p?page=block-7
Have fun Turx! We miss you.
and here ya go - http://winter.kirkwood.com/site/moun...-access-policy
One of several reasons I no longer ski there (when they're open)Quote:
Non-lift Uphill Access to Kirkwood Mountain Resort
The following summary of restrictions and recommendations for Uphill Access to Kirkwood Mountain Resort is provided for your information and education; and in an effort to enhance the use of public lands by you and others. Other restrictions may exist from time to time. Thank you for your cooperation.
Use of Ski Area Facilities
Due to the unpredictability of Avalanche Control work requirements, uphill access and subsequent use of the ski runs of Kirkwood Mountain Resort is not allowed.
If Kirkwood personnel and equipment are used to assist in a rescue after hours, the costs of labor, equipment, and possible loss of business will be sought from the individual(s) for the debt.
Uphill Access
The ski area begins operations during the fall to prepare the slopes and trails for opening. Activities may include trail work, equipment across runs, snowmaking in progress, snowmobile use and snowcat operations. The work taking place makes it unsafe for public and even impassable at times for skiers or hikers. Uphill access will not be allowed on any trails during mountain preparation or during low snow conditions when the resort or portions of it are not open to the public.
“No Trespassing” signs will be posted at entry points.
Skinning or Hiking Uphill
Skiing or hiking uphill is not allowed at Kirkwood Mountain Resort at any time while Winter Operations are occurring, this includes preparation for the season and operations after the season has concluded
The above stated rules are for your safety and the safety of the employees at the ski resort. Please contact the Ski Patrol with any questions. (209-258-7233)
Snowmobiles
In accordance with a USFS Supervisor’s closure, private snowmobiles are prohibited on any Kirkwood Mountain Resort trails during or after hours of operation.
No Sledding
Use of sliding devices, including, but not limited to, sleds, tower pads, plastic sheets or plastic disks and the like are strictly forbidden
and I have to add - if they want to prohibit all the fun they want i can't really stop them, but 'trespassing'? on public lands? fuck you vail!
http://www.aboutlaketahoe.com/images...ood-finger.jpg
No pass for you this year? So, you won't be there on Monday?
I did hear story of someone trying to jib off a snow making hose the other day. That would maybe help explain some of this. And don't they usually have something posted on the website about restricting hiking? But actually stopping folks from using the lots is certainly new.
Any way. Any snow left tucked in under Eback or anything worth hiking to next week?
Here's my anti-jinx. Going golfing @ Lincoln Park GC in SF on Sun around 11-11:30 if any one wants to come smack whitey.
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Got some gnar at Harding this morning. First tracks in the the fairway left sand trap at #2. Hope you got some goods too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nuthon