2012 Montana Conditions, Stoke and Whatev Thread

[Leftyt]

I am flying back to Indiana for a week just wanted to get some turns in before I left. I did catch a couple fish today so all is well in my world.

[nest]

I have a couple tickets to North Mississippi Allstars at the Filling Station on Saturday the 16th. 40$ for both. Bought them for 50. Let me know. Should be a killer show bummed I cant make it.

[bushman]

^^ I have no recollection of leaving there more than once.

[Jupski]

A little skintrack stoke.

[HobieTony]

Montana Mags - In Big Sky area throught next Saturday. Been here with my wife for the last few days, got to break free for a couple of tram runs/challenger loops, and checking out moonlight today for a half day before I put my wife on a plane back to AZ this afternoon. Spouse-free the rest of the trip, anyone interested in showing me around for the next few days? Promise not to slow you down... Send a PM, I'll check back this afternoon after skiing and airport-running. Thanks!

[bushman]

PM nateski, he skis in the afternoon.

[soulturn]

Some stoke.

Yesterday @ MLB


Taylor Fork was deep Saturday


Just out the door @ The Notell Motel in the T Roots

[totaliboard]

dope shots jupka, soul, eco...

[axebiker]

I'll have to post a few when we get home. Man...the Headwaters have been skiing great the last couple days. Took today off to rest some aching legs, but will get out again tomorrow. Then off to Jackson for a couple days!

To all the greats folks at MLB, thanks again - you guys are the best!

[Climber Joe]

Does anybody know how much the headwaters runoff competition costs?

[Climber Joe]

Does anybody know how much the headwaters runoff competition costs?

Bueller... Bueller...

[Bunion 2020]

http://www.moonlightbasin.com/the-mo...events-2/Entry and Registration Information

REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 1 – stay tuned to moonlightbasin.com for details.
Capped at 80 competitors for each day of competition
Helmet and Lift ticket required
Discounted lift tickets will be offered to junior competitors (and their parents and coach) on March 29 for inspection and on March 30 for competition at a rate of $45. Coach and parent must be with competitor at the ticket window to be eligible for this discount.
Discounted lift tickets will be offered to adult competitors on April 5 for inspection and on April 6 for competition at a rate of $45.

Prizes
CASH PRIZES will be awarded to the first place winner in each adult division. A $1000 cash purse! Prizes will be in the form of gear from sponsors and gift certificates from local businesses that have been kind enough to contribute to this event. Prizes will be awarded to 1st-3rd place athletes in each division based on their individual performance from the day’s competition, not on their overall IFSA ranking. Prize packs may be adjusted based on number of athletes per field.

Locations and Times (same times for each day)
8:00am – Registration check in – Headwaters Grille at Moonlight Basin
8:30am – Mandatory competitor meeting – Headwaters Grille at Moonlight Basin
9:30am – Freeride competition starts in the Headwaters Terrain with viewing from Stillwater Bowl. Awards Ceremonies at Headwaters Grille will follow competition.

IFSA Information
Athletes must be current registered IFSA members to have their points considered for overall IFSA ranking. Any athletes who qualify for National IFSA events, based on their ranking from points earned at this event, will receive private invites from the IFSA. Visit freeskiers.org for more information or to register with IFSA.

[Climber Joe]

http://www.moonlightbasin.com/the-mo...events-2/Entry and Registration Information......

Says nothing about cost for the event in there... I guess I will find out today though.

[Bunion 2020]

Hey Joe;

$60 for adults and $45 for juniors – does not include lift tickets. $45 competitor lift ticket available day of and day before each event.

sorry for the less than easy to find info.

[goldenboy]

A few shots from last week- should have some more but simply haven't made our way through them all. Thanks to Tone Capone for getting us up to this really cool corner of the ski world.

[rockcreek]

^^^^fkna rad pics. love me some cooke city stoke, would love to spend more time down there....

Anywho, Montana Mags quick ?
Lookin to ski lift served terrain tommorrow. One of the reasons I love Helena is its centrality. The touring has been very good recently, but lookin to charge a bit harder than usual. Bridger looks like it's been gettin some snow, as has MLB, and LT.......
Sooooooo......... If you were me, and could ski any of these three, which would it be? Some things to consider....
1. I know MLB the best, cut my teeth on Headwaters but havent been back in two yrs, and have heard they have been skiing very well.... Bunion can you confirm?
2. Lost trail + Pow thurs = good times. love me some LT pillow lines. @ three hrs from Helena tis the furthest away of my choices, but i know the terrain very well. The lynch pin on this one is (a) how much snow have they gotten since sunday and (b) how much has it warmed up down there.
3. Bridger. Did it snow up there today? I do not know Bridger well at all, especially the ridge. Any Mags willing to show a Helena JONG around up there? I'd bring down growlers from blackfoot and be equipped for safety briefings if someone was willing to step up. I wont slow you down.

Solo trips can kind of blow, but that's the plan..... what say you mags.....
Obligatory Helena stoke:

[Bunion 2020]

Can't speak knowingly for BB conditions, however it was VERY warm on Sat. and has turned awfully chilly.

The southerly aspects on Lone Mountain are pretty hard/firm.

The Northerly aspects are pretty good.

[tone capone]

Gird thy loins Bunion, sounds like it might be time for the annual pilgrimage to the dark side...

[rockcreek]

Thy loins have been girded........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zyhBbrRI4

haha love the wrecks at the end...... this is good stoke

the darkside will provide

[Bunion 2020]

Gird thy loins Bunion, sounds like it might be time for the annual pilgrimage to the dark side...

It only happened if we get to take some turns together.

Considered "on notice" and loins girded.

Another paltry 3" last nite on top of the 3" late yesterday, south winds and partly cloudy today.

The Lone Mountain pattern in full effect.

Bring it.

GALLATIN-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BOZEMAN...WEST YELLOWSTONE
343 AM MST THU MAR 7 2013

.TODAY...PATCHY FREEZING FOG IN THE MORNING. PARTLY CLOUDY WITH
ISOLATED SNOW SHOWERS. HIGHS 35 TO 40...25 TO 35 IN THE
MOUNTAINS. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH IN THE
MORNING. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 20 PERCENT.

.TONIGHT...INCREASING CLOUDS. A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW
SHOWERS. LOWS 15 TO 25. WEST WINDS UP TO 5 MPH...SHIFTING TO THE
EAST AFTER MIDNIGHT.

.FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 50 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS.
HIGHS 30 TO 40. NORTH WINDS UP TO 5 MPH.

.FRIDAY NIGHT...PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS IN THE
EVENING...THEN A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS AFTER MIDNIGHT.
LOWS 20 TO 25. NORTH WINDS UP TO 10 MPH. CHANCE OF SNOW
40 PERCENT.

.SATURDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS IN
THE MORNING. HIGHS 30 TO 40. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 15 TO 25. HIGHS
35 TO 45.

[homemadesalsa]

Missed you yesterday at the pro development event, Bunion. Wish I could stop at MLB on my way home, but gotta get back.

Maybe myself and Hizzoner will pilgrimage up this spring for another powder/ lamb/ red wine fest.

[Bunion 2020]

Yeah somebody (me) had to maintain order with the heathens, and somebody had to represent and act smart, hope my guys made an impact.

I have a very full schedule from here to the closer with 3 free ski comps a rail jam and another patrol exchange so I'm not going anywhere.

Guest room is yours if you and the Grand Poohbah or Driggs need it, I will even wash the linens.

[tone capone]

It only happened if we get to take some turns together.

Looks like over the weekend, hope to see ya up there.

[toast2266]

I guess this is more northwest Montana, but this thread is the closest we've got. A quick vid from our gaper scavenger hunt:
(NSFW, in a man-ass kind of way)

[tone capone]

Well, it's been 2013 but fuck it I guess? Here's a few from Saturday with poppa capone at MLB. Good chute skiin but much adventurous wandering will likely leave the average overly ambitious recreational skier dry docked. Best wishes to the FWT competitors!







I get a little nervous takin the old man on the hike but he always ends up less scared than me! The fixed ropes are a nice touch.



drool drool drool:



Nice snow in Three Forks.













Smooth windblown pow in the lower gut of Hellroaring at the end of the day:





Thanks to Bunion and crew for managing that God forsaken scree heap for the ordinary skier! It's no Bridger Bowl, but it's always good for a cheap thrill