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Thread: Edelweiss Chair and beyond... Alpental , The valley and the rest of snocrummy

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    ^^ unwelcome frosting inbound unfortunately ☹️


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    Well, today ended up being pretty damn good. International opened around 11:30 followed a bit later by the lower gates. Barely crossed a track on my first two down elevator. Snow was dry for snocrummy standards.

    They're pinching the lane down near exit 34 to one for a supposed "check" but I think it was more for optics. Sailing was smooth after that so I guess it worked.

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    I'm pretty sure they pull over the semis that try to get by the chain up area And maybe Joe Schmo in a 2WD pickup. Glad you got some.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Yonder_River View Post
    They're pinching the lane down near exit 34 to one for a supposed "check" but I think it was more for optics. Sailing was smooth after that so I guess it worked.
    I really wish they'd start doing legit chain control for large commercial vehicles California-style. Seems like the bulk of I-90 shutdowns are due to ill-equipped truckers. It's amazing how many trucks I see in the ditch whenever a storm comes in...

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    Quote Originally Posted by euro_speed_monster View Post
    I really wish they'd start doing legit chain control for large commercial vehicles California-style. Seems like the bulk of I-90 shutdowns are due to ill-equipped truckers. It's amazing how many trucks I see in the ditch whenever a storm comes in...
    I think this would be really awesome.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dromond View Post
    I think this would be really awesome.
    fwiw, over the last week, I've seen WSP nail at least 15 trucks above the chain up points,
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    Check out that mashed up semi in the ditch westbound, that guy took a nice section of guard rail too.

    Currently chaperoning a middle school ski bus. Driver ain't chaining since it's just advised... hopefully the warmer temps have mitigated the pack a bit.

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    Pretty fun today.

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    Tried to figure out this new GoPro today, need a wider lens.

    https://vimeo.com/905017454

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    Quote Originally Posted by AK47bp View Post
    Tried to figure out this new GoPro today, need a wider lens.

    https://vimeo.com/905017454
    Nice! Yeah pretty surprising how good it was out that way today. Crowds in the lift lines were also remarkably short for how much of a shit show the parking was... Could it be the new sessel at work?

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    I think rain in the forecast helped. Lots still overflowing but mostly tourists I guess.

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    Made the mistake of going into the Ski Acres main lot. After 25 minutes I escaped the grid lock of 2WD cars getting stuck. Snow was great, visibility not so much. Got in a surprising number of untracked lines. Lines were acceptable for Sunday afternoon. Best thing was skiing 3 of the last 7 days.

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    No regerts here

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    I've got an Alpental/Summit JONG question:

    wife and I are attending a wedding in Seattle in March. If we land at SEA at 1030AM on a Wednesday (3/20), I think we can get out to the mountain by 1 or so for afternoon laps - is that realistic or am I dreaming? We'd also plan to stay somewhere and ski Thursday before needing to get over to Bainbridge Island Thurs night (no time constraints). We will have a car. Open to suggestions on where to stay Wed night in terms of easy access etc. and any other recommendations on what I need to know. Thanks in advance!

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    Quote Originally Posted by patg View Post
    I've got an Alpental/Summit JONG question:

    wife and I are attending a wedding in Seattle in March. If we land at SEA at 1030AM on a Wednesday (3/20), I think we can get out to the mountain by 1 or so for afternoon laps - is that realistic or am I dreaming? We'd also plan to stay somewhere and ski Thursday before needing to get over to Bainbridge Island Thurs night (no time constraints). We will have a car. Open to suggestions on where to stay Wed night in terms of easy access etc. and any other recommendations on what I need to know. Thanks in advance!
    Doable timeline if everything (baggage/roads) go smoothly. Alpy had night skiing on the lower mountain as well, so I’d definitely give it a go.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Power_Sauce View Post
    Doable timeline if everything (baggage/roads) go smoothly. Alpy had night skiing on the lower mountain as well, so I’d definitely give it a go.
    Yep, agreed. Just keep an eye on the Hours page to see whats going to be open during your trip and when: https://summitatsnoqualmie.com/hours...ation=alpental

    Stay in North Bend for the easiest access to the mountain (~20mins) while still being in a legit city/town. Or, stay a little further away in Issaquah for closer access to Bellevue/Seattle and ~30mins to skiing.

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    Hit Crystal Thursday morning if no time constraints.

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    Quote Originally Posted by euro_speed_monster View Post
    I really wish they'd start doing legit chain control for large commercial vehicles California-style. Seems like the bulk of I-90 shutdowns are due to ill-equipped truckers. It's amazing how many trucks I see in the ditch whenever a storm comes in...
    WSP said that 80% of the closures last year was because of truckers who didn't chain up.
    “I have a responsibility to not be intimidated and bullied by low life losers who abuse what little power is granted to them as ski patrollers.”

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    It stayed snow until after 3pm today making for some nice, creamy turns, 5" of new in the morning with 3"-4" falling during the day, turned to clear flake at the end of the day tomorrow could be interesting at the Lazy A
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    “I have a responsibility to not be intimidated and bullied by low life losers who abuse what little power is granted to them as ski patrollers.”

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    Quote Originally Posted by patg View Post
    I've got an Alpental/Summit JONG question:

    wife and I are attending a wedding in Seattle in March. If we land at SEA at 1030AM on a Wednesday (3/20), I think we can get out to the mountain by 1 or so for afternoon laps - is that realistic or am I dreaming? We'd also plan to stay somewhere and ski Thursday before needing to get over to Bainbridge Island Thurs night (no time constraints). We will have a car. Open to suggestions on where to stay Wed night in terms of easy access etc. and any other recommendations on what I need to know. Thanks in advance!
    Night skiing generally ends mid-March be sure to check the Summit Website or App for the most current information
    “I have a responsibility to not be intimidated and bullied by low life losers who abuse what little power is granted to them as ski patrollers.”

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    Quote Originally Posted by euro_speed_monster View Post
    I really wish they'd start doing legit chain control for large commercial vehicles California-style. Seems like the bulk of I-90 shutdowns are due to ill-equipped truckers. It's amazing how many trucks I see in the ditch whenever a storm comes in...
    WSP said that 80% of the closures last year was because of truckers who didn't chain up.
    “I have a responsibility to not be intimidated and bullied by low life losers who abuse what little power is granted to them as ski patrollers.”

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    Quote Originally Posted by snoqpass View Post
    It stayed snow until after 3pm today making for some nice, creamy turns, 5" of new in the morning with 3"-4" falling during the day, turned to clear flake at the end of the day tomorrow could be interesting at the Lazy A
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    I plan to investigate that tomorrow. Fingers crossed the levels don't rise too much.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Yonder_River View Post
    I plan to investigate that tomorrow. Fingers crossed the levels don't rise too much.
    NWAC has been flubbing the forecasts for the Pass a bit this year though all models are pointing towards a damp day, it's 32 degrees at the top of Alpental at 2300hrs I hate to be the Debbie Downer but it's looking like it's raining up there now
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    Speaking of Debbie downer, nobody will be going down Debbie's this morning for a few hours due to maintainance... the day after they were closed and presumably would have been able to do maintenance.

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    Yeah, saw that. I think the Alpental day of rest is very literal..

    Guess I'll get some work done and try for tomorrow. Hopefully The cool down sucks some moisture out without making it too crunchy and there's a few inches of reset.

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