Wasatch Conditions 11-12

[steeplechamp]

I'm on weekend warrior status accompanied by a late start. Some sillyfork and big springs footy for ya, along w proper skin track etiquette tutorial and a burning sun. Recent observations... big springs is no bueno ice rink & possibly heard a natural off of cascade last weekend. Good to get the legs moving again.
Burning & Turning.

[skifishbum]

^^^
good skiing in the silver days hood

evidence of a few skier cut new snow instabilities on steeper n facing emma n dav

lines in steeper higher consequence terrain jaws, main days, benson and hedges.
cardiff been highmarked and helied hard pounded pretty well
tree stoke

good sharin turns and stories and bc philosophies J hope to ski ya round again

hoars ahoy again

[Trackhead]

tree stoke

That tree, and the tree on Argenta need to start charging for photo ops. They are the most famous trees on the interwebz.

That's my observation.

[bigdude2468]

Looks good for Saturday night / Sunday / Monday. Yesteray's UAC forecast did not indicate anything much but they must be thinking it is going to be significant as they are updating their forecast at noon.

[Skidog]

http://wasatchweatherweenies.blogspo...ntial-pow.html

http://www.famousinternetskiers.com/...medium=twitter

2 people that have done AWESOME with their weather predictions in the past...they are seeing it a bit differently than NWS is. Still a decent dump to be had, just some people are thinking NWS is overforecasting this one. Lets hope the weather junkies are wrong and NWS is right.

[criscam]

http://wasatchweatherweenies.blogspo...ntial-pow.html

http://www.famousinternetskiers.com/...medium=twitter

2 people that have done AWESOME with their weather predictions in the past...they are seeing it a bit differently than NWS is. Still a decent dump to be had, just some people are thinking NWS is overforecasting this one. Lets hope the weather junkies are wrong and NWS is right.

i think the NWS is predicting what it will FEEL like based on our currnet situation. hell, a few days ago i was getting psyched for 4-8".

[tyfalk]

It was busy out there yesterday in the central Wasatch. Sleds, skiers, and multiple WPG ships flying around. As others noted wet activity went off yesterday mid day. Sleds highmarking Holy Toledo...

[Skidog]

i think the NWS is predicting what it will FEEL like based on our currnet situation. hell, a few days ago i was getting psyched for 4-8".

Dont get me wrong...with the numbers the "amateur" forecasters are calling for its going to be a great couple days for sure..and if nws pans out...then we'll call it EPIC especially for this season..though ill bet the backcountry goes back to "sketch" really quick either way.

pray for higher amounts..thats all

[bigdude2468]

On the bright side the storm starting out of the S'West then switching around as the cold front passes should put it down right side up.

[icelanticskier]

rog

[Brad Davis]

UDOT will be doing avalanche control work in Little Cottonwood Canyon on February 19, 2012. A backcountry closure is in effect from 12:01 am on Feb. 19, 2012 until 8:30 am on Feb. 19, 2012 for all terrain on the north side of the road in Little Cottonwood Canyon from Gate B through Grizzly Gulch. The road closure will be from 6 am to 8:30 am on Feb 19, 2012.
Thanks for your cooperation,
Brad

[Brad Davis]

UDOT avalanche control work in Little Cottonwood Canyon has been cancelled for the morning of 2/19/12. No closures in place.
Have a good one,
Brad

[Brad Davis]

Hi, Brad again,
Change of plans. UDOT will do avalanche control during the day on February 19, 2012 in the mid-canyon area of Little Cottonwood Canyon. A terrain closure is in effect for areas north of the canyon road between Gate B and Gate D from 5:00 am until 3:00 pm. The terrain from the south ridge of Superior to the east is open. To the west of Superior is closed.
Thanks,
Brad

[powstash]

That tree, and the tree on Argenta need to start charging for photo ops. They are the most famous trees on the interwebz.

That's my observation.

I concur.

[skifishbum]

SFB - btw how are weather predictions not relevant to backcountry conditions? (maybe i'll regret asking that) isn't weather pertinent to ski conditions? isn't the time in which backcountry skiers make his/her decisions very short? is pertinent too big a word?

"You don't need a weather man. To know which way the wind blows"

Your GUESS is as good as theirs
damn stash is back sweet ob brah whats gon on in the kpeaks, kamas, uinta hood?
n and ne still skiing well on sat

2" didn't change much sunday new snow sluffs were movin pretty well on steeper aspects
Weird splitters way outnumbered other users at cardiff and spruces trailheads.
Weird more snow at the crib than elevation and more instabilites observed

N facing untracked sheltered skied well and mrs. had fun

D Dell still a bit boney, but pups had fun

but they don't buy into weather guessin HYPE either

[spindrift65]

New snow was a little loose in Upper Days today. First pic skier triggered soft slab in the gully skiers right of Two Dogs, second pic soft slab I released in Two Dogs, new snow only, not bonding well to the faceted bed surface, and not packing much of a punch.

[spindrift65]

Sorry the gully skiers left of Two Dogs.

[good4nothing]

NE facing mini-golf off of twin lakes skied really well today. Didn't feel the need to dig to the ground any more today, but the new-old interface was reassuring in scattered hand pits. All-in-all, a surprisingly great day s/p air-ball forecast.

EDIT: would be super-stoked on some griz/twin lakes dawn patrol if anyone's interested - hoping to drop down to brighton around 9-10 ish

[luffski]

Oh boy, looks like we got another rime ice layer in the mix. At least the wind brought unexpected goodness to the trees and other north facing areas. Be safe.

[Gds]

This year is underated. I like the cliffs.

[TeleThor]

This year is underated. I like the cliffs.

Nice backcountry skiing...

[JoshP]

Who fucking cares, that video was badass. Way to sender Gds .

[Gds]

Thanks Homez

[tone capone]

Jesus dude, don't hold back or anything while sendin' it into the chunder. Fuck...

[good4nothing]

Jesus dude, don't hold back or anything while sendin' it into the chunder. Fuck...

+1 - fucking sick.