Tahoe Weather, Conditions, Stoke, and What's Up Thread...

[Ottime]

for the record, the fact that nobody said anything doesn't necessarily mean it was ok. the puppy was pretty cute so that definitely helped i'm sure.

as to patrol not wanting to go in there. why wouldn't they? these aren't particularly dangerous conditions and they can do it with a sled if they want. this is the kind of shit we are talking about. this is upper comet, last thursday.

Because it is not their job to go into closed areas. Okay, it kind of is, bit they are not planning on it. Blah, blah, blah. You know how I feel about closed areas and rules. I think we raced patrol to the boundary once because we knew they were closing down. By beating them to the sign closure, we left the resort legally an never skied back in. Had we been five minutes behind, and did the same thing, we could have lost our passes. Resorts have rules. You break them, you lose your pass. Unless you are a sweet talker or have great cleavage. If you act like a douche and challenge patrol, you lose.

I think you would agree that goin into the low tide woods, especially at the Heave, is more difficult and dangerous for patrol, than picking someone up from the groomer. And I am sure they don't have a full team working. But whatever.

Personally I feel, if you skin up from Stagecoach, an never enter the open part of the resort, it is essentially BC and you should be left alone. It does help to stay out of site.

Curious. Were you skinning up with Nacho when the lower lifts were running? Did you need a leash?

KW did not have any issue with me skinning up hill last year with a baby on my chest. In fact, two separate patrollers have me a nod and smile.

Tomorrow KW is opening chair 6 for me. I invite all mags to come and join us. Stoke meter will go to about 6.3 or so.

[Driver]

Ottime you staying up through the weekend? Considering making a run at it Saturday w 6 opening.

[powdork]

no, i stopped doing that the stage was spinning. not supposed to have the dog there and at that point he chased every skier/rider he saw. i've always said that the trees at the heave (and sierra) take more snow than kirkwood to fill in. this is mostly due to the type of rock involved

[powdrhound]

Trees at the Wood were Very workable by Sunday. Only thing left on Monday.

Yes, you have to work your way around some logs.
Yes, you will hit some wood. Maybe a rock or two.
Yes, there were some Fine turns.

Stay away from Kirkwood if you over-value your ski's bases.
Have you ever had a fun day at the Wood that did not include at least one scratch or core shot? It is equipment, not an investment. Meant to be used.

Or stay on the groomers.




Let it Snow!

[pajamas]

Are you the group, I think 2 splitters and two skiers we passed on the skin track on the way to EB, then saw skinning back up from the road west of that slide?

Yeah TahoeBC, i'm sure you two passed us on the track and we saw you in the trees later on. 4 splitters and a local skier with the shepard was with us.

Now can you update us on the mtn biking? Seems possible that there are still trails up there without snow.

[pajamas]

you guys need a separate KW chat thread.

where is the BC thread

[RaccoonFace]

These are Enginerd's shots of me from two weekends ago (not this weekend with all the rain/snow mix) - I forgot to post them up back then as he sent them to me after I posted up my shots. Figured they were worth the belated post.

Holy poo. I have always wanted a pic like that! And to think you got it before the season even started!

[MashedPotatoes]

you guys need a separate KW chat thread.

where is the BC thread

KW chat thread is not a bad idea. Speaking of which, what are the odds that they finally open chair 6 and it's stuck on wind hold for most of the day tomorrow? SAC forecast calling for 100mph gusts at 9k but who knows.. maybe I should just STFU and go skiing.

[Ottime]

Yes Driver, I am planning on keeping 6 running through the weekend. But now (after a txt from mashed potatoes, I am reconsidering Wed. I might keep her on hold. This has nothing to do with the wind, but my lack presence until late in the day.)

Yes where is the BC thread. So far this season all the goods, of which there are many, have essentially been BC, cause the old Tahoe, with early season lift access, seems to be a thing of the past.

[gimpy]

good skiing at the cp today albeit windy. facet layer seems to have bonded better. mostly windboard yesterday on ebak but decent powder and windbuff across the street. access is still an issue there

[TahoeBC]

Yeah TahoeBC, i'm sure you two passed us on the track and we saw you in the trees later on. 4 splitters and a local skier with the shepard was with us.

Now can you update us on the mtn biking? Seems possible that there are still trails up there without snow.

That gal is a hoot, I first met her up on Red Lake peak while skiing with Gimpy a number of years ago. She had just set off a decent sized slab, and was pretty fired up as most us would be. That big fluffy dog is 1/2 wolf & 1/2 Shepard and a real sweetheart.

I have not been on the trails up there in two weeks, but I imagine the lower stuff is riding, prolly not worth it as a destination ride, but fun to mix a day of skiing and biking, I’ll probably get out there some time in the next few days to check things out.

[washow]

Hey guys. Not sure if this is the correct place to ask this but since it's a Tahoe local thread...
I'm in need of a new pair of ski boots and was just wondering if there was any particular place you guys would recommend. Someone told me powderhouse but I wanted some more opinions. Thanks

[TahoeJ]

^^ Start Haus in Truckee.

[teledad]

Or Cosmo's (also in Truckee). Make an appointment for either.

[powdork]

re mountain biking. areas around castle rock looked okay to go and there may be some left at van sickle bi state park but that has a little more north to it. keep in mind this is me looking at it from the west so i cant see the north facing sections, which likely still hold snow. it looked good enough that i want to go climbing at castle rock

i would be wary of stuff around the flume as that area was hit by the lake effect during our colder storm.

[Bosco]

Well, another ski buddy got stopped by ski patrol while skinning up Comet from Stagecoach yesterday. He talked to the guy for about 10 minutes and the gist of it is, the powers at be at Vail Resorts are telling them to clamp down on skiers skiing closed terrain.

It'll be interesting to see how the year progresses. Given last years lean snow pack, we spend a lot of time skiing closed terrain.

[powfiend]

Went poking around Mt rose area the last 3 days. I was presently surprised by the conditions, lots of creamy cold turns on anything remotely n facing up high. No major signs of instability except high winds and bit of wind transport. Today we did 2 laps in the chutes at the resort, really good windbuffed pow top half and nice cold stale pow down lower. Starting to fill in nicely but still thin near the ridge.

[gimpy]

hahah!!! you guys were skiing w/ kim. i'll bet you got some conversation in. or she did anyway. she's good people.

[213]

Slarvalicious conditions in full effect!

[jahroy]

One more desperate plea...

Is anybody interested in giving me a ride from the South Bay to Tahoe tomorrow?

I will gladly buy your gas and/or meet you anywhere in the Bay.

I also have no gear (just a backpack).

Send a PM if interested....

[Sierra Cement]

^^^213 - that dude is rockin the hell out of his rocker!

[TurxSki]

Printed out my AM/SV Comps from The Dream Factory today.

I thought they were just good Mon to Fri - non-holiday.
BUT, I noticed in the "Details" it seems to say valid for "Shoulder" weekends too: Opening -12/21.

Now, the wording doesn't make it crystal clear, it is a bit garbled.
Can anyone else confirm that's what it means?

If that is so, I think we'll be heading to Squaw this Saturday!
(Unless the SkiBus gets cancelled...)

[Flexon Phil]

Hey guys. Not sure if this is the correct place to ask this but since it's a Tahoe local thread...
I'm in need of a new pair of ski boots and was just wondering if there was any particular place you guys would recommend. Someone told me powderhouse but I wanted some more opinions. Thanks

^^ Start Haus in Truckee.

X2, but I am biased.

[skinnyskier]

X2, but I am biased.

Oh, come on...

[~mikey b]

Tahoe Forest Hospital Winter Sports Injury Symposium

Monday, Dec 3rd. Space is limited. Cost is $25 per person and includes dinner, vendor expo, raffle prices, CEs and no host bar.

http://www.tfhd.com/WSIS2012

from the Sierra Sun

TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. — While the ski resorts are preparing for a busy season, Tahoe Forest Hospital is preparing first responders with the latest information on strategies to manage winter injuries and ways to survive potentially life-threatening disasters. On Monday, Dec. 3 Tahoe Forest Health System will bring together experts to discuss the latest in treatment modalities and approaches to care for winter injuries at the Annual Winter Sports Injury Symposium to be held at the Resort at Squaw Creek. Space is limited. Cost is $25 per person and includes dinner, vendor expo, raffle prices, CEs and no host bar. Register by Nov. 25 at www.tfhd.com/WSIS2012.

Tahoe Forest Health System's featured speaker for this year's symposium Anna Conrad-Allen. Conrad-Allen will deliver a passionate account of her will to survive and steps taken to assure her survival while being buried in the 1982 Alpine Meadows Ski Area avalanche that killed several people.

This year marks 30 years since that horrific event. For five days Conrad-Allen was buried in a tomb of snow fighting for her life. She accounts, “I will never forget the day the doctor told me that he was going to amputate my lower right leg. Six weeks earlier on March 31, 1982, I, Anna Conrad-Allen, was buried in a horrific avalanche at Alpine Meadows Ski Area near Lake Tahoe. For five days I was entombed in snow and the debris of the building that was home to most of the employee lockers,” from www.disabledsportseasternsierra.org.

The Symposium begins at 3 p.m. with registration, exhibits and an opportunity to meet the speakers. Presentations begin at 4 p.m. with topics and speakers to include:

• 4 p.m. — Cold Water Boot Camp: Cold Water Effects on the Body presented by Jerry Gilmore, Dee Dee Kincaid, Jack Leth, United States Coast Guard Auxiliary and John Swanson, MD, Tahoe Forest Hospital Emergency Department.

• 4:55 p.m. — A Field Approach to Hypothermia, Howard Donner, MD.

• 5:40 p.m. — A Field Approach to Frostbite, Howard Donner, MD.

• 6:55 p.m. — Panel Experts & Case Studies: Discussion-Based Presentation

• 8 p.m. — Surviving the Wall of White, Anna Conrad-Allen.

Howard Donner is a well-known expert in Wilderness Medicine. Dr. Donner served as an expedition physician on the 1988 Kangchenjunga Expedition, the 1997 NOVA Everest Expedition, and as a medical officer on the Denali Medical Research Project. As co-author of “Field Guide to Wilderness Medicine,” Dr. Donner is a frequent national lecturer and has provided medical support as a volunteer for the National Park Service. In addition to his medical expertise, Dr. Donner works as a commercial pilot and independent filmmaker. (http://cmedownload.com/faculty/howard-donner-md)

A complete agenda and registration information can be viewed at www.tfhd.com. For more information call 530-582-3543.

CE Credits: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP #1198, for 4.5 contact hours. This course has been approved for 4.5 hours of continuing education by and approved California EMS CE provider and was instructor based. California EMS CE Provider #65-0016.

About Tahoe Forest Health System

Tahoe Forest Hospital (TFHD) is a district hospital system comprised of two hospitals in California and Nevada (Incline Village Community Hospital.) Its is a not-for-profit rural health care facility located in Truckee and Incline Village, Nev., and has been designated one of the top 100 Critical Care Access Hospitals in the United States. TFHD is committed to excellence in patient care. The Hospital is fully accredited by the Healthcare Accreditation Facilities Program and licensed by the State of California Department of Health Services.

For more information visit www.tfhd.com.