2013/14 Inland PNW thread

[TAFKALVS]

And after a season in them I think its a failed experiment

[jono]

I'm just here to point out that lightening is no excuse to shut down a powder day.

[beer30]

It’s with a a heavy heart I report Lou Lou Knubler passing on. A true legend and pioneer in the Inland Northwest Ski story. A former French team member out of Savoie, France, Lou Lou went on to build a series of ski shops around our area was top notch. He was also a innovator in instruction and helped jackass become what it is today.
I won’t even go into the impact he had on me (and others) as a Skier.
Hope he is turning them up in heaven
RIP Lou Lou

[SkiLyft]

^^RIP what a local legend


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[GoldMember]

We were just talking about Lou Lou last week, wondering how he was doing. He definitely made a mark on the local scene in very positive ways. Truly legendary in these parts. RIP Lou Lou, you'll be missed.

[jimmiepoison]

I'm just here to point out that lightening is no excuse to shut down a powder day.

I was literally grabbing my gear to sneak in some afternoon turns when I saw they were shut down due to lightning. Spring powder dreams dashed.

[2FUNKY]

Loulou is an absolute legend locally. RIP Loulou Kneubuhler, you are missed.

[jimmiepoison]

^ Prayers for friends and family. RIP

[GoldMember]

Article in the local paper regarding Loulou.

https://www.spokesman.com/stories/20...-spokane-dies/

[shroom]

rip to the legend

also, this morning was wonderful. more often next year plz

[2FUNKY]

Yay! Winter came back to Jackass! 10” of beautiful surfy pow over the entire place with much more in the right spots if you knew where to look. Such a killer day out. Skied fresh lines most of the day inbounds then went out for more freshness. Started on Protests then swapped to Lhasa’s! Hot damn I love both those skis so much.
I also second Shroom with more like this next year please.
Only pic of the day, headed back down. Weapons…

[jimmiepoison]

Got a few laps this afternoon up at the Schwiz. Some decent turns up top and really heavy lower down. More cream cheese than POW but it was soft and there were fresh lines to be had!

[jono]

Got a few laps this afternoon up at the Schwiz. Some decent turns up top and really heavy lower down. More cream cheese than POW but it was soft and there were fresh lines to be had!

The snow managed to hold up shockingly well, I thought. Even more surprised today, but I gotta think it's corn now after 7 hours above 32 on the snowtel.

Nothing against corn, but I'm bummed. Even highlighting the loss of Slow Ghost lately, the last week was a good run.

#Schweitzerclosesearly

[2FUNKY]

Another sick day at Silver. Full sun, tons of fresh lines left. Super soft fast chopped pow to destroy. Fast groomers to rip. Legs are tired after the last two days of mashing high speed lap after lap. Great end to weekday operations.

[Kopi_Red]

Very nice!

[Falcon3]

The box fan must be running on low today, I tried searching this thread for “bootfitter” “boot fitter” “boot fitting” and even just “boot” and got one result from 2014 even though I know there was a discussion this winter.

Somebody recommended a good fitter over in Idaho and I can’t find it/remember. I need some stretching done on my new touring boots. Basic forefoot punches for width and custom footbeds on brand new ZGTP.

Otherwise I’ll just drive over to Seattle and see GregL but the extra $175 in gas to get there and back makes it an expensive proposition.

[abraham]

The box fan must be running on low today, I tried searching this thread for “bootfitter” “boot fitter” “boot fitting” and even just “boot” and got one result from 2014 even though I know there was a discussion this winter.

Somebody recommended a good fitter over in Idaho and I can’t find it/remember. I need some stretching done on my new touring boots. Basic forefoot punches for width and custom footbeds on brand new ZGTP.

Otherwise I’ll just drive over to Seattle and see GregL but the extra $175 in gas to get there and back makes it an expensive proposition.

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Go see Joe Henderson at the Alpine Shop - he mostly works out of the location up at Schweitzer.

Micah at Sports Creel in the valley has done an awesome job making the hawx prime xtd fit my weird shaped feet.

[Falcon3]

Thank you, no idea why the app search function is having so much trouble. It has one job.

[NW_SKIER]

Thank you, no idea why the app search function is having so much trouble. It has one job.

Abe is our search function

[shroom]

his mastery really is legendary. he haunts the hallways

[romeo tango]

bangers, mash and a side of corn
on the menu at 49N today

memba da holla hola!

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[SkiLyft]

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Local shop blowing out skis. Micah is the man and is a magician with boot work.

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[bourbonisgood]

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Sick! Thanks for the heads up. I know where I’m headed Friday morning!

[2FUNKY]

Rolling to silver tomorrow for pow fest. Last full weekend ops. Can’t believe they close on a Saturday next weekend, so bizarre.

[2FUNKY]

Jackass was on point this weekend with Sunday being unreal. Report was 6”, lol more like a foot +.
Weapons of choice:

Got a late start and found no one had traversed into happy jack yet pounded gem, lucky me.

Rolled a few deep untracked laps in the chair 2 basin. Found chair line also untouched so punched it. Rolled into TP trees for mid thigh untouched deepness. Hit gate 1.75 for moAr goodness then bounced to chair 4 to catchup with some rippers. On my way hit Eureka trees that had loaded in crotch deep, wow!
Rolled to meadows for a shit load of amazing turns.

No action photos as nobody, my self included wanted to stop. Lol.
Lot of non Silver locals as they all seemed to keep to the main runs leaving all of the real good terrain choices untouched for a lot of the day.