PNW Storm is on it's way........

**powder weasel** · 12-17-2007, 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by extreeski

I skied the new area for two runs. Had amazing, low angle to not so low angle to not bad at all angle, untracked top to bottom. (Took my first run @ 8:45. Walked up to the top of the lift, clicked in, skied top to bottom, and got right on the lift.)

Then I hit all the little pockets I know of around the mountain. Skied untracked, 5-6 " till about noon. Then bailed.

Very nice. We didn't hit the slopes til 9:30 but found untracked until about 3:30pm.

The skibowl situation is making me anxious. The website said the upper chair was on 'standy' today. I guess that means standby.

**puma** · 12-17-2007, 02:11 PM

I am thinking Meadows Tuesday and Thursday. Potentially fill in the blanks with nights at the bowl.

Assuming the upper bowl opens with these dumps, a question: How does the upper bowl hold up with a 26" base at Midway (40-45" up high???)? I've always hit the bowl with much more snowpack...Seems fairly rugged and could be a bit rough...

Thanks in advance.

**ptavv** · 12-17-2007, 05:23 PM

Meadows was very good today.

Pictures and TR later.

**powder11** · 12-17-2007, 05:44 PM

I skied the deepest, lightest fluffiest blower I've ever skied at Whistler today. Unbelievable...

**yesIsaidyes** · 12-17-2007, 05:48 PM

Um, can we talk about Washington please? I mean, this is the PNW thread, right?

**milkman** · 12-17-2007, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by powder11

I skied the deepest, lightest fluffiest blower I've ever skied at Whistler today. Unbelievable...

You bastard. I'm hoping Wed/Thurs will be more of the same....

**banjopete** · 12-17-2007, 05:56 PM

yup, some of the best pow in recent memory here in the PNW
albeit my memory ain't what is used to be, could of been some some last year too!

lovin this storm cycle

**powder11** · 12-17-2007, 08:51 PM

Originally Posted by milkman

You bastard. I'm hoping Wed/Thurs will be more of the same....

no worries, the forecast is looking that way

**Chainsaw_Willie** · 12-17-2007, 08:59 PM

Looks like Xtal has added another 9" to their base in the last 24. Keep it coming!

**extreeski** · 12-17-2007, 09:06 PM

That's what we're talking about!!!!

Cmon ULLR!!!!!!!

**extreeski** · 12-17-2007, 09:07 PM

Originally Posted by puma

I am thinking Meadows Tuesday and Thursday. Potentially fill in the blanks with nights at the bowl.

Assuming the upper bowl opens with these dumps, a question: How does the upper bowl hold up with a 26" base at Midway (40-45" up high???)? I've always hit the bowl with much more snowpack...Seems fairly rugged and could be a bit rough...

Thanks in advance.

It sucked salty balls two weekends ago when they opened it up.

**t.odd** · 12-17-2007, 09:07 PM

Originally Posted by powder11

I skied the deepest, lightest fluffiest blower I've ever skied at Whistler today. Unbelievable...

ditto, gun barrels untracked was the tits....so good.....khyber ruled too.....mmmmm, blower......<droooool>

**powder11** · 12-17-2007, 09:11 PM

Originally Posted by t.odd

ditto, gun barrels untracked was the tits....so good.....khyber ruled too.....mmmmm, blower......<droooool>

gun barrels was the deepest snow on the mtn. I was tempted for Khyber, but figured it would be too crusty down low. How was it?

**t.odd** · 12-17-2007, 09:49 PM

Originally Posted by powder11

gun barrels was the deepest snow on the mtn. I was tempted for Khyber, but figured it would be too crusty down low. How was it?

I couldn't believe I happened upon an untracked barrel, and I laid waste to it the best I could! khyber was actually really good considering how shifty mil $ was saturday....another storm or two and it'll be money, but regardless, it was untracked and sweet.....god I love khyber

**puma** · 12-17-2007, 11:29 PM

Originally Posted by extreeski

It sucked salty balls two weekends ago when they opened it up.

Yeah, in between that time, FZ's went to 8000 and it rained two inches...but yeah, I missed that weekend entirely...

**ryank** · 12-17-2007, 11:30 PM

Originally Posted by extreeski

My course of action for departure on 12/23 is dependent on multiple factors.

A. Will Red have a great opening and have decent coverage by 12/24? (My projected arrival date. Have to cancel 72 hours before.)

Magic Eight Ball says, "Outlook good". We opened the Silverlode chair today for the lower mountain, Motherlode and Paradise, as well as their grandfather, Red, should open by Friday, hopefully.

We are standing at 73cm in the alpine as of this writing, and more snow on the way tomorrow and this week. That's the bare minimum as far as coverage goes, but the base is bulletproof from the Pineapple Piss-On-Us event.

I wouldn't be surprised if we see another 30-40cm of additional by the time Christmas rolls around.

**PulverSchwein** · 12-18-2007, 01:33 AM

Originally Posted by powder11

I skied the deepest, lightest fluffiest blower I've ever skied at Whistler today. Unbelievable...

damn I wish I'd hit WB today. Baker inbounds was shot within an hour as usual. Didn't help I spaced and forgot my avy pack on the couch[/grumble]

**extreeski** · 12-18-2007, 08:39 AM

Originally Posted by puma

Yeah, in between that time, FZ's went to 8000 and it rained two inches...but yeah, I missed that weekend entirely...

Its looking good for this afternoon onward at ski bowl.....

**extreeski** · 12-18-2007, 08:51 AM

Originally Posted by ryank

Magic Eight Ball says, "Outlook good". We opened the Silverlode chair today for the lower mountain, Motherlode and Paradise, as well as their grandfather, Red, should open by Friday, hopefully.

We are standing at 73cm in the alpine as of this writing, and more snow on the way tomorrow and this week. That's the bare minimum as far as coverage goes, but the base is bulletproof from the Pineapple Piss-On-Us event.

I wouldn't be surprised if we see another 30-40cm of additional by the time Christmas rolls around.

Thanks Ryan.