2011/2012 Canadian Rockies Roll Call and StokeThread...

[Shorty_J]

Looks like Castle is getting some snow. 20 reported up top so far with another 10 to 15 on the way. Anyone feeling....cough, cough, under the weather tomorrow?

I might be up for that. I'll PM you later tonight to confirm either way (if you're interested in carpooling), but I'm leaning strongly towards yes.

[Fat Mike]

I might be up for that. I'll PM you later tonight to confirm either way (if you're interested in carpooling), but I'm leaning strongly towards yes.

Sounds good. I'll see how much I get done today and if the rest of the snow materializes...radar forecast (as acurate as that is) is showing the storm passing just east of Castle though

[peters]

Originally Posted by peters
LOST SHOVEL AT CROWFOOT GLADES

If anyone finds a shovel at crowfoot glades, please let me know. Will pay reward and provide good karma. I left it on the main run about 3/4 of the way down on dec 30.

Was up there the day after you and didn't see anything. Though I'm surprised Mex didn't randomly stumble on it like he did with his ski....

I used the shovel to dig for mex's ski for over an hour. I think we got so excited when we finally found his ski, that I missed putting the shovel back in the pack.

[Sparwood Dave]

Skied groomers at Fernie yesterday as off piste was crappy. Right now (2:00 Tuesday) it's dumping in Sparwood so should be MUCH better at Fernie. 10:30 this am Castle reports 20 cm and expecting another 15 before it gets colder/clearer. 'BOUT TIME!!

[Fat Mike]

I still can't believe he found it the way he did! Did he tell you about his pole basket at Revy? Same thing, thought he lost it somewhere in north bowl and just happened on it while skiing the lower mtn...lucky S.O.B.

[Joe Strummer]

Just in case you guys missed it and because the dude looks like he is from skiing out of Banff:
http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/s...alom-Gate-Ouch!

[the_teo]

Horse was gooood today. Skied some of CPR and got first tracks in Pouchers. Slapshot was open as well and got a nice line with some pillows at the end.

[Lamothe]

^back of Wawa?

yep back of wawa . Thank baby jesus for the nice ppl playing tour guide. I would have a hell of alot of bushwhacking to do before stumbling on the goods back there

[time2clmb]

Tried to call in today but just missed them. Will take the number to the hill with me tommorrow or might just pop in if going to KH and sort it out with payment.

Funny how most people going to the camp (including myself) are "Training" so too not be the weak link.

I think you 2(3) are the only ones. But yeah, nothing beats training for in resort beat downs like touring to mellow terrain on silky smooth snow and doing 2 laps

[jetski]

Hiking to get to the goods is fine by us. Just prefer to keep it under 15 min when I'm paying for a ticket.

We're pretty flexible, so the 24/25 works for us. Just a little worried about that rain they are calling for late next week. I know that's a long ways away, but still scary to see 4 degrees and rain in January. Maybe it will be snow at the hill. Probably leaning more towards the 24/25 as of now. We are going to drive up Monday after work, stay Tuesday, drive home after skiing Wednesday.

Doesn't rain here... I won't jinx it by saying never but in all my seasons here I haven't seen it rain above the top of the beginner chair. Rain in town usually means game on at the hill. Good rule of thumb is 5-7 degrees colder at the hill base than valley bottom.

I would be up for a ski hill tour on tuesday the 24th for a few hours if you want some local knowledge.

[time2clmb]

We kept an eye out for you guys today Toloco...didn't see anyone matching your description..

Summit platter was down all day due to mechanical.

[Sentinel]

nothing beats training for in resort beat downs like touring to mellow terrain on silky smooth snow and doing 2 laps

Is that a call out??? So glad I went to Louise this week and hit some decent drops while you and your better half this week were skiing like a Juicy fruit commercial.

Up for hitting Rogers on Thursday/Friday?

[time2clmb]

Is that a call out??? So glad I went to Louise this week and hit some decent drops while you and your better half this week were skiing like a Juicy fruit commercial.

Up for hitting Rogers on Thursday/Friday?

Yup Whistler chutes in 65cm of storm snow is indeed juicy. First 2 days were wet though, which I suppose is also juicy in it's own way and it did indeed move me so there.

[AKami]

Heading up to Castle tomorrow out of Lethbridge to catch the storm...lucky me took Wednesdays off this month and looks like I'm going to hit a good day to go. Open to car pool if anyone wants to call in sick to work

[Westslope]

http://www.skilouise.com/the-mountain/recent-photos.php

Mountain paparazzi were apparently out at the lake. T2C makes the final cut fourth row down. Westslope has to settle for the background. Orange FTW!

[time2clmb]

^well that's unexpected. Fuckers won't let me right click save as. Fun day, going back tommorrow to vulture around and wait for platter to open.

[Westslope]

They prob want you to pay for a copy...

Happy vulturing!

Will be very good off the back when it does open...

[Mex]

Hang on, is this a ski camp or a ski comp?

I'm training by eating nachos and drinking beers to prepare for the après ski.

I'm on the same training program.

[Shorty_J]

^well that's unexpected. Fuckers won't let me right click save as. Fun day, going back tommorrow to vulture around and wait for platter to open.

Or you could make the epic drive to Castle and join me and a non-mag for their goodness tomorrow?

We're leaving Calgary by 6:30 am from the deep South.

[Mex]

Originally Posted by peters
LOST SHOVEL AT CROWFOOT GLADES

If anyone finds a shovel at crowfoot glades, please let me know. Will pay reward and provide good karma. I left it on the main run about 3/4 of the way down on dec 30.



I used the shovel to dig for mex's ski for over an hour. I think we got so excited when we finally found his ski, that I missed putting the shovel back in the pack.

Dude that sucks. Do I owe you a shovel? I figure 1.25hr of shovelling/probing x current Alberta minimum wage of $9.40 = $11.75 + tips because of your "no man left behind" attitude = 1 new shovel

It's been quite a while since I blew a tire, but a white top sheet does not help things when it happens. Now I'm thinking about buying some of these. http://ecom1.sno-ski.com/product81.html

[TOLOCOMan]

We kept an eye out for you guys today Toloco...didn't see anyone matching your description..

Summit platter was down all day due to mechanical.

Pretty sure we saw you guys going down ER3 from the chair. A little too far away for a shout out. Yeah, Summit could be good tomorrow if it's not too fucking freezing. -25 in the morning at the Lake supposedly....

[TOLOCOMan]

-25 at the Lake with no new snow, and still no Summit means back to bed for this guy....

[mntlion]

too cold for me to ski, lite a fire (cat and wife are happy) and time to do some paperwork

[time2clmb]

-25 at the Lake with no new snow, and still no Summit means back to bed for this guy....

It warmed up pretty quick today with the sun out and wind didn't pick up until late in the day. Also, I know they said summit platter would be closed today on their website, but they had it open before 10...it was skiing really nice especially in Boomerang

Westslope, hit that fun run another 4 times while trying to leave today lol...was just as fun this time around.

[time2clmb]

- T2c
- Sentinel
- Backscratcher
- Eldo
- Mntlion
- DougW
- Shorty-J
- 2stix
- Skibee
- Westslope
- Mex
- CalgaryRob

I spoke with KH today....
PAYMENT TIME
Total cost divided by 12 people is $186 total WITH TAX INCLUDED...BC tax is retarded but has to be done. Cost before tax was $166 and change. Please refrain from pissing and whining about the tax.
Phone 250 439 5467 speak directly to Mel
Give her your credit card number and SCREEN NAME (Mntlion and Skibee please give both names if paying together)
Once she receives all 12 peoples credit card numbers she will charge it to everyones cards right away...makes sense for obvious reasons.
Call on or preferably before Friday between 9 and 3 to give them time to call back if need be etc. Couldn't hurt to post here once you do this to track any stragglers. No refunds to keep our costs in check as a bunch are at max as of now.

There are still 2 spots available, if these spots get filled then to keep it simple they can pay cash and distribute the difference evenly to all of us.
FKNA!!!

2stix please pass the info on to Rob.

Stoked!