Spokane - living there?

[TAFKALVS]

For sure. Have you skied Schweitzer? Id say it is a big step up from Mission in terms of size, snowfall, more high speed lifts (tho I like that old double), and a good bit more winch cat groomers.

Sure there isnt a lot of gnar/ tight technical like you might get at Stevens, but way less crowds and more acreage. I always have a blast but then Im not a fair weather skier.

I haven't skied there yet but hope to fix that this winter.

I'm not a fair weather skier either. I enjoy the occasional spicy bit at Stevens but it's mostly to access a good 35° pitch of gladed trees or a little bowl. Not really the type that seeks out the super gnar. Give me a glade or two with a pillow popper here and there.

It seems to me that Schweitzer splits the difference between the large, long pitches of groomers and trees at Mission and the steeper tight trees and open bowls with a more type coastal snowfall like at Stevens. In a lot of ways that sounds pretty great. Plus 3000 acres that seem to be mostly skiable unlike Mission which I'd say you can only ski about 1000 acres of the 2000 they claim to have due to the patchy snowpack.

[jono]

Fake news. Idaho's northern mountain has lots of acres, but most of them involve hiking out after the stream crossing. Some people say it's flat, but that's pretty optimistic--any run worth taking slopes up nicely on the way back to the lift. The fog is nice, though, makes you feel lonely.

[GoldMember]

For sure. Have you skied Schweitzer? Id say it is a big step up from Mission in terms of size, snowfall, more high speed lifts (tho I like that old double), and a good bit more winch cat groomers. Sure there isnt a lot of gnar/ tight technical like you might get at Stevens, but way less crowds and more acreage. I always have a blast but then Im not a fair weather skier.

Just check the Schweitzer ski team race schedule. If they have a race scheduled it will likely rain at some point.

That old double is on its last legs as a 49 year old Riblet. It's on its way to being replaced for next season.

As for checking the race team schedule, it's likely better to check your schedule as I would say you bring the rain with you.

[2FUNKY]

That old double is on its last legs as a 49 year old Riblet. It's on its way to being replaced for next season.

As for checking the race team schedule, it's likely better to check your schedule as I would say you bring the rain with you.

Not exactly sure how I feel about the new lift layout.
It may save some pow over in Siberia/Wayne’s woods etc due to having to take two lifts back to the top at the expense of lakeside chutes area getting hammered.

[GoldMember]

Not exactly sure how I feel about the new lift layout.
It may save some pow over in Siberia/Wayne’s woods etc due to having to take two lifts back to the top at the expense of lakeside chutes area getting hammered.

Those two lifts to get back to Siberia will still be faster than Chair 6. Considering the line that develops on 6 on a pow day, the 13 minute ride, not including the geek-stops that always happen, the slow-downs caused by mechanical issues on that old chair, etc., it should be faster taking two lifts and should further conserve snow in Siberia. Also, not that many people really ski Lakeside proper. Most will take the new triple and head to the east with Whiplash being the first run to get hit. In my experience, everything from Misfortune and up toward the top doesn't really get hit too hard. It's above the ability levels of most skiers so usually stays pretty good for a longer period of time. Granted, it will all get skied out sooner than it does now but that will include being able to get five runs in an hour versus two or three as it now stands. You'll get your vertical, only quicker. Then you can start hitting Siberia or wherever and probably still have some good turns left.

[smartyiak]

Yeah just lets not do it in March eh? I've been almost every year for the last 10 and had some damp good skiing there but also endured some pretty epic monsoons.

So when's the best ski time to visit? Jan? Feb? Wife might have a work trip to Olympia in Mid-Jan; I'll tag along to hit up Crystal/Snoqualmie....also no reason not to extend my trip to check out Silweitzer49.

[2FUNKY]

Those two lifts to get back to Siberia will still be faster than Chair 6. Considering the line that develops on 6 on a pow day, the 13 minute ride, not including the geek-stops that always happen, the slow-downs caused by mechanical issues on that old chair, etc., it should be faster taking two lifts and should further conserve snow in Siberia. Also, not that many people really ski Lakeside proper. Most will take the new triple and head to the east with Whiplash being the first run to get hit. In my experience, everything from Misfortune and up toward the top doesn't really get hit too hard. It's above the ability levels of most skiers so usually stays pretty good for a longer period of time. Granted, it will all get skied out sooner than it does now but that will include being able to get five runs in an hour versus two or three as it now stands. You'll get your vertical, only quicker. Then you can start hitting Siberia or wherever and probably still have some good turns left.

That sounds logical. Snow ghost was over due for an upgrade and glad to see that happening.

So when's the best ski time to visit? Jan? Feb? Wife might have a work trip to Olympia in Mid-Jan; I'll tag along to hit up Crystal/Snoqualmie....also no reason not to extend my trip to check out Silweitzer49.

Right before and right after mofro was here we had awesome conditions.

[smartyiak]

Right before and right after mofro was here we had awesome conditions.

Mofro: please advise when you're going this winter so I know when (not) to go.

[riser4]

May everyone find their home to the extent that they don't have to brag about it and don't have to shit on other peoples choices.

Are you new here?

[GoldMember]

I haven't skied there yet but hope to fix that this winter.

I'm not a fair weather skier either. I enjoy the occasional spicy bit at Stevens but it's mostly to access a good 35° pitch of gladed trees or a little bowl. Not really the type that seeks out the super gnar. Give me a glade or two with a pillow popper here and there.

It seems to me that Schweitzer splits the difference between the large, long pitches of groomers and trees at Mission and the steeper tight trees and open bowls with a more type coastal snowfall like at Stevens. In a lot of ways that sounds pretty great. Plus 3000 acres that seem to be mostly skiable unlike Mission which I'd say you can only ski about 1000 acres of the 2000 they claim to have due to the patchy snowpack.

LWS - I replied to your PM but it doesn't show up in my sent box. Did you receive it?

[dunfree]

always love the I want yuppie amenities (cool shops, nice bars, no shitty homeless people) but I don't want yuppie signalling (no JLR dealerships) doublethink.

[Zeedashbo]

I like Spokane

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[TAFKALVS]

LWS - I replied to your PM but it doesn't show up in my sent box. Did you receive it?

no, I did not. douched boxed just in case.

[Buster Highmen]

Are you new here?

No, just slow and stubborn.

[Mofro261]

Mofro: please advise when you're going this winter so I know when (not) to go.

Looks like it's FIS SG/DH at Schweiz this year late Jan/early Feb maybe? So it will definitely snow or rain that week whether I am there or not because.. speed.

I'm mostly kidding about the rain (tho 2015 was all time biblical) other than to razz these guys that they are not as inland pnw as they like to believe all the time.

[ACH]

I'm mostly kidding about the rain (tho 2015 was all time biblical) other than to razz these guys that they are not as inland pnw as they like to believe all the time.

Yeah, but it's good for the base...

[GoldMember]

Looks like it's FIS SG/DH at Schweiz this year late Jan/early Feb maybe? So it will definitely snow or rain that week whether I am there or not because.. speed.

I'm mostly kidding about the rain (tho 2015 was all time biblical) other than to razz these guys that they are not as inland pnw as they like to believe all the time.

Depends on the year but, yeah, it can rain. Rain like a Mofro. It's not that it's too warm, it's just that we're vertically challenged.

[GoldMember]

no, I did not. douched boxed just in case.

Dammit! I typed out a nice, long response to your questions and now it's all vapor. Shit!

[GoldMember]

no, I did not. douched boxed just in case.

email sent your way. Let me know of any other questions you might have.

[AK47bp]

Oh Idaho.

https://komonews.com/news/nation-wor...s-on-halloween

[stuckathuntermtn]

"I like Spokane," said no one ever.

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[stuckathuntermtn]

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[GoldMember]

"I like Spokane," said no one ever.

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Obviously, if you read the thread, you know that's not true.

[GoldMember]

Arrrrrrrrrggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhh! Was watching some professional sports show on TV (maybe a Zags game. GO ZAGS!) and the announcer said "Spo-KANE" Ugh.

So, you know everyone do you? How about Russell Vanderwilde?

KQ - Speaking of Russ Vanderwilde, I was talking to a friend this weekend who had an ACL cadaver implant with him this past April. She's doing great with her PT and is feeling strong, etc. He told her no skiing this winter, which I was really surprised by. She's into rehab nearly 8 months and no skiing at all for a year? Seemed a bit overly cautious to me.

[Danno]

This thread was touted as being worth reading in the week in review. I am disappoint.