Cascadia/WA Pow Farming ‘23/‘24

[riff]

Hot damn, getting home just in time!


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[eSock]

A Lot completely full yesterday and today at Crystal, lots of skiing being done!

Conditions were better yesterday but it was starting to come down as we left around 1:30

Oh yeah, word on the street is crystal opening next weekend

[Jason4]

I shredded out of Heather Meadows yesterday. I was gentle on my first lap but the last 4 were game on! The 2024/2025 season is has started for sure.

[rpearce1475]

Hit Crystal yesterday, initially planned for just a few inbounds laps but ended up doing the Silver King bowl with probably 30 other people out there around the same time. Snow was primo for the top half of the run and got thick and bumpy lower down. It was nuking when I left, a few teenagers unfortunately overturned their car in the ditch down Crystal Mtn Blvd on the way out.

[puma]

Oh yeah, word on the street is crystal opening next weekend

Thanks for the intel. My fingers are crossed. Nice to see the gondola turning this morning on the cam. Getting things ready no doubt. It was also nice to see the ridgeline cam yesterday afternoon. Many hikers visible! What a start.

[Going Coastal]

I guess I should've recon'd a little, but curious if there is a general opinion on how much snow snoqualmie area needs to poke around somewhat safely? I have some shitty touring gear I dont mind beating up, but I dont know how clean it is underneath what looks like a 10in base and dont want to catch a snake and ruin the season before thanksgiving.

[kamtron]

I guess I should've recon'd a little, but curious if there is a general opinion on how much snow snoqualmie area needs to poke around somewhat safely? I have some shitty touring gear I dont mind beating up, but I dont know how clean it is underneath what looks like a 10in base and dont want to catch a snake and ruin the season before thanksgiving.

Usually if there's 1-2 ft of snow you can ski West or Central to get some fitness. Pineapple pass is often an ok choice although can be a bit technical getting up and down the Big Trees.

[Ed el Loco]

I’ve skied west with less than a foot. It’s mostly dirt. Creeks are what you need to watch out for.

[AK47bp]

Alpental in November is sketchy. Most of the time I regret my choice.


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[puma]

Alpental in November is sketchy. Most of the time I regret my choice.


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With an 8 inch base at Alpental mid, and pretty much dirt at the base a few days ago would lead me to either go real high, or leave it for a bit more snow...

[Bronco]

Baker opening Thursday: https://www.mtbaker.us