working during a summit CO powder day (sigh...)

[Evil E]

oh and lane... I think it would be entirely beneficial for you to re-enter the sociological mainstream by re-engaging in the ritual act of dating members of the opposite sex.

[Yossarian]

Oh, snap! Heheh.

[Lane Meyer]

Several steps ahead of you there, big guy. Check out my new girlfriend:

http://images.google.com/images?q=tb...oniqueanim.gif

[shera]

I might show up at Loveland ski area after I get some runs on the pass.

[Yossarian]

Not that you don't know, of course, but...as always, be safe out there Mirkitty. Avie danger was recently rated as High.

EDIT: I am headed to Flail/Vile tomorrow, Loveland Sunday I think. Homer, we should try to meet up tomorrow am if possible

Black full-face helmet, black semi-puff jacket, green pants, red boots, Tankers.
Red backpack with Maggotcam inside.

[shera]

Not that you don't know, of course, but...as always, be safe out there Mirkitty. Avie danger was recently rated as High.

Thanks sweetie. Current rose is:

http://geosurvey.state.co.us/Avalanc...1020041618.jpg

And I've got my little trees shots that I like so well. I'd have a really close look before I skied higher on the pass.

[Yossarian]

edit: link fixed

[Foggy_Goggles]

but....you live here

http://geosurvey.state.co.us/Avalanc...1020041617.jpg

[/dick]

[Mountain Junkie]

Thanks sweetie. Current rose is:
And I've got my little trees shots that I like so well. I'd have a really close look before I skied higher on the pass.

Ah, you might want to read what Nick has to say in the avalanche report...

[shera]

but....you live here
[/dick]

Yeah, but a smart one. I was rushed trying to sneak this post in at werk. But believe me I read everything on CAIC very carefully and use it in my decision making process. And I saw for myself this morning that the snow is very strange right now.

Their description was pretty cool, now that I've had a better chance to look.

SNOWPACK
In the N mtns most of the avalanches reported today were from control work…CDOT on Loveland & Berthoud passes, Copper Mtn, Vail, Winter Park and Steamboat, plus a skier released slide near Vail Pass yesterday. There were some 35 of these. Some ran very large and some on low angles in the trees. Some slides ran easier with ski cutting than with explosives. Almost all were hard slabs on N-E aspects, both above and below TL. There were 3 avalanches reported from the C mtns, plus several size 1's. In the S mtns 17 slides were seen that ran in the last 24 hours…mostly from the recent blowing snow above TL onto E-S aspects.

Backcountry travelers should use extreme caution on any slope steeper than 30 degrees and not travel beneath these steep slopes in the N mtn warning area…either above or below timberline. Also be extra careful in the C & S mtns, especially on slopes that approach 35 degrees in steepness near and above timberline at this time. If your group consists of risk-takers, be sure to carry and know how to use avalanche rescue gear. Remember, it's easier to stay out of an avalanche than it is to effect a successful rescue in case something goes wrong.

Snowfall has all but stopped but blowing snow continues, especially in the N mtns. I will keep the N mtn avalanche warning in place until tomorrow when visibility is better and more reports come in. Warming temperatures will help stabilize the storm snow. About 20-40 inches of snow has fallen in the N mtns during the storm, most in the Steamboat zone. The Tower site, N of Rabbit Ears Pass got 4 inches of water equivalent in the last few days.
The avalanche danger is rated HIGH at all elevations and on all aspects in the warning area of the N mtns. The warning is for mountainous areas from the WY border south to a line that runs from Denver to Glenwood Springs to Grand Junction, which dips south to Hoosier Pass near Breckenridge.

Still haven't decided how I'm going to handle Loveland Pass. May just go to the area in the morning.

[hev]

I am actually thinking about going to eldora tomorrow. thier web page says the ski patrol is going to be taking tours down the west ridge/corona bowl tomorrow. I have been there for days like that that were sweet....plus it's super close.

[meatdrink9]

It's beginning to look like Vail for me tomorrow too. What's the park-n-ride plan?

I'll see some of you fools in a few hours anyway.

[cmor]

I'm thinking vail as of right now, may leave tonight, but....
i don't have my pass which i renewed online, i have no idea where the old one is,

how early does the vail ticket booth open?

[Yossarian]

It's on!

Evil is picking me up around 6am, just about the same time MD9 and Crinkle are meeting at the ParknRide with funken and freshie...

Who else will be in the back bowls tomorrow (sat)? Rolllllllllllllllllllll caaaallllllllll, mutherfuckers!


Oh yes, and Rev, that WAS Bon Jovi you heard in the background.

[PowderPig]

Going to Breck or Vail tomorrow.
Will be on bros but probably mostly on the blues as I will teach the better half...

[Lumberg]

Did you all the cubicle folks get the memo?