WASATCH STOKE, CONDITIONS, OBSERVATIONS AND ASSORTED DRIVAL 17-18

[S_jenks]

Guys look, yell at me all you want, but you have to accept that this is part of the norm across Western N.A. now.

Every area is going to experience wild variation in seasons. Colorado this year, NW/B.C. the next. We're all going to have to adapt.

If you want pow all season long, you're going to have to hunt for it. That means travel is inevitable.

[sfotex]

Today I went to the resort with the best snow conditions .....




New this year they have apres ski. I hope it doesn't change the vibe.

[mall walker]

lol nice

[skifishbum]

^^^^sweet ob jong

Thought I would let everyone know, I was the guy in Grizzly on Wednesday. I hit a rock on Patsy and landed on another super hard on my hip/thigh. I made it down most of the way but eventually needed a rescue. X-rays we're ok, just super sore, lucky it wasn't a fracture. Be careful out there!!! Big thank you to the everyone that helped me especially Alta patrol - Ben/Liz/and JB came to get me.

yo jong
continued healing vibes sent your way and to the iceman
soli laps didnt suck
fact that 40's gone does
gonna go for a walk one of these days thanks for the woodlawn ob
gonna put my fkna worth every penny blizzacks snows on too
happy solstice pagens

[ncskier]

So we didn’t cancel and made the best of our week. Hit solisunday and was treated to some fast groomers, which my boys liked. Watched some panthers beat the packers and all was good. Monday was surprisingly fun at Alta using our wasatch pass benefit. Again lapped groomers all day and kids were pumped. Tuesday morning Brighton was not too hot. Was actually congested for the amount of runs open. Oh well. Headed back down to solitude for a great afternoon of hitting “jumps”off moonbeam. Boys have the go pro footage to prove it. Wednesday had a cream puff day of deer valley. Again just lapped groomers and watched the snow fall as we packed up. Met the dog and the montage and apres fondue.
While not a local, the was the 6th trip in 11 months for the family and it was totally proof that a bad day of skiing is better then a good day of work.
Thanks for all the intel prior to coming out about bailing or not. Basically, have our solitude family pass paid for already so I’m int the money for the rest of the season.

[Sirshredalot]

So we didn’t cancel and made the best of our week. Hit solisunday and was treated to some fast groomers, which my boys liked. Watched some panthers beat the packers and all was good. Monday was surprisingly fun at Alta using our wasatch pass benefit. Again lapped groomers all day and kids were pumped. Tuesday morning Brighton was not too hot. Was actually congested for the amount of runs open. Oh well. Headed back down to solitude for a great afternoon of hitting “jumps”off moonbeam. Boys have the go pro footage to prove it. Wednesday had a cream puff day of deer valley. Again just lapped groomers and watched the snow fall as we packed up. Met the dog and the montage and apres fondue.
While not a local, the was the 6th trip in 11 months for the family and it was totally proof that a bad day of skiing is better then a good day of work.
Thanks for all the intel prior to coming out about bailing or not. Basically, have our solitude family pass paid for already so I’m int the money for the rest of the season.

Glad you had a nice visit. Please send more snow.

[Dshack89]

My wife and I lived in NC as well and had season passes to Alta for 2 seasons. We decided a couple years ago to pack our bags and move to Utah. Best decision ever, haven't looked back once.

I landed back in SLC from a business trip tonight and watched all the giddy tourists schlepping their gear over to the rental car counter. I hope I never take for granted this place. Even when the tide is low.

While not a local, the was the 6th trip in 11 months for the family and it was totally proof that a bad day of skiing is better then a good day of work.

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[SirHeady]

[QUOTE=Sirshredalot;5201584]Glad you had a nice visit. Please send more snow.[/QUOTE

Nice, reminds me of when my dad would fly me out from the ATL to experience the grandeur of the Wastach. The South Will Rise Again!

[detrusor]

They told us when we moved here that people come for the winter and stay fit the summer. It’s pretty spot on. I’ve never lived anywhere with the amazing grandeur so close and diverse.


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[mall walker]

come for the wasatch, stay for moab and the la sals... and the uintas... and the insane trail running 5 mins from your house... and so on

[Skidog]

They told us when we moved here that people come for the winter and stay fit the summer. It’s pretty spot on. I’ve never lived anywhere with the amazing grandeur so close and diverse.


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Agree. The variety of outdoor activities in the warm months is far more diverse. Hiking, camping, backpacking, mtn biking, climbing, on and on. Sure the winters are fun, but Utah kicks ass when it's warm.

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[ncskier]

Agree. The variety of outdoor activities in the warm months is far more diverse. Hiking, camping, backpacking, mtn biking, climbing, on and on. Sure the winters are fun, but Utah kicks ass when it's warm.

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Your guys are killing me. Of course we think of moving. Honestly though we have a good thing going in NC also. 32 straight winters in the Wasatch and I'm happy my sons love them as well.

[Skidog]

Your guys are killing me. Of course we think of moving. Honestly though we have a good thing going in NC also. 32 straight winters in the Wasatch and I'm happy my sons love them as well.

Unfortunately I am making the move back east in 2018. It's been a great run and I will continue to buy season passes.

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[Dantheman]

Come for the winters, bail to the desert when the winter takes a sabattical. If the current models hold up I'll be tuning up the bikes soon.

[iceman]

PSA: As I am officially out for most if not all of this season, it is going to go off in the Wasatch guaranteed. I don't care what the models show, they lie. Get in shape, stockpile days off, get your gear ready to go, it's gonna be ON.

[Sirshredalot]

Come for the winters, bail to the desert when the winter takes a sabattical. If the current models hold up I'll be tuning up the bikes soon.

Has anyone ridden Moab this week? How are the trails doing down that way.

[sfotex]

I made some bold statements yesterday, so I went up on of the Cottonwoods to see if things turned around after the last diggety dank dump. Rode the lift with a nice gent from down south, he said he was going to try some cross country skiing. I let him onto the secret resort up the other canyon. Then I bounced for the good, never leave good snow to find good snow they say, I guess the opposite is true too.




Went to the GOODS! Got the wax dialed today, it was a fast session. If any of you beaters want to get your skate on drop me a note, I
'll show you my zone.

[happytimefunbox]

Fucking winter is done. I just put blizzaks on the shaggen wagon. Fack it may never snow again...

But I will still be up at Brighton manayana making the most of it!

[mall walker]

might hafta buy some nordic gear sfotex that’s looking more fun than what I’ve been doing

but I’m at the airport gone for 9 days so doubtless it will pound... here’s hoping anyway

[SJG]

got a fat bike. If the skiing sucks then that will be fun, and won't have to ride in shape again before Summer.....

[happytimefunbox]

Well that did not suck at brighton. Snakecreek liftline was $$$

[snowaddict91]

Snowbird "rocked" today. Felt good to ski soft snow again!

[Dshack89]

Catherine's was a good time. Starting to actually feel like winter. Hoping we are 1 good storm cycle from getting the high T cranking.

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[Skidog]

Catherine's was a good time. Starting to actually feel like winter. Hoping we are 1 good storm cycle from getting the high T cranking.

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Did they have that open or you head out the gates somewhere? Hike up?

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[BobMc]

Snowbird "rocked" today. Felt good to ski soft snow again!

It was nicer today, but Harper's was a much better call than Harper's East. Stixlife, yo.