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Curious to hear why people are clamoring for a diesel. Wouldn't the increased mileage be offset by the higher cost and increased emissions per gallon? Or is it for better power?

Lots of variables here. Gas will generally get you faster recovery times. For us (.07$/kwh vs. 1.80$/gal) cost wise it's about a wash, but that will depend on your electric rates. Electric utility...

It's gated at the winter trailhead. Not saying it makes sense.

Teton Canyon doesn't open until the Friday before Memorial Day, conditions permitting.

I like it for flat touring, and can't notice it on the down. But I also don't notice any of the other things people complain about with them.

Great snow and the Hooligans with Bill Payne made for a nice end to the year.

Got to buy my pass now before prices go up tomorrow.

Rode Training Wheels-Bovine-Southbound-Channel Lock yesterday, all were good to go, a few snow patches on Southbound and I turned around at the very end of SB where it disappears into the trees. ...

Sounds like you answered your own question.

I demo'd a SC Superlight last summer, similar set up to the Element, and was likewise very surprised at how well it handled. Didn't think I was a 29er...

I have both Chargers and Dynafit Manaslu's both of which would fit the bill. The 181 Chargers are about a pound a ski heavier, but better in variable conditions and better if you like to open it up...

Chill, chill, chill ...... Attack.

Plake and great skiing!

Perfect corn this morning on E. Face of Taylor below 9000'. Above that it's still transitioning, but skied fine. Skied at about 10:30am. Don't be late.

Can we come ski with you? Awesome pics and captions.

More tank than car. Diesel for cold weather?


Find me a 35mpg small awd wagon with decent clearance.

So sad. Rumor is it was in the Apocalypse area.

http://jhnewsandguide.com/article.php?art_id=9606

Crank the buckles and straps and ski 'em in walk mode. Seriously, for soft snow conditions I ski them that way.

S. Face of Taylor was blower as well, best run of the year for me. Took a look at the E. Face but it was slabby at the top.

Coal Creek maxed out as well, but I don't know where they're all...

My goal now is to beat my age, unfortunately I think I'm more than a minute slower each year.

Exactly. Huge difference between making a good decision and making a bad one and getting away with it.

I ski with a lot of guides/avi instructors and have never heard any of them say "stay in my track". My take is that if that's the difference between a slope going or not, you're way too close to the...

Westside got over an 1" of water in the last 24 hours. BT is calling it Moderate for tomorrow, but that may be because they're not looking beyond the village.

10" in our driveway in Driggs

"Let's ski this steep powder run at the same time so we can get good footage" is not what I'd call a sustainable way to have a long backcountry ski career.

Beautiful line and skiing.

Nice to see someone listens to the Mayor.

One of my favorite tours in these parts. I need to get up there.

According to the latest census Driggs has twice as many single women as men. Doubt Killington can make that claim.

Hopefully you're paying attention to this:

http://www.cnfaic.org/advisories/current.php

Heard a rumor about a slide on Stout's yesterday, any news?

Great day today, 5" was more like 6-12, good visibility, base area was busy but no lift lines. I'd expect good conditions again tomorrow.

Great report from an Avy pro on the pass Sunday:

http://www.mammutavalanchesafety.com/

Pit on the E. ridge of Taylor showed very reactive layer on an early season crust. That and the naturals on Taylor, Unskiabowl and Cody has me unwilling to write off the deep slab yet.

No idea how the Village is skiing, but Targhee's skiing great, as is the pass.

Classic Foghee morning, poor vis, wind buff, very few tracks. Lots of grins on the few people there.

Thanks man. Definitely an empty spot in our house right now, but we did get 18 great years together.

Ditto for Mail Cabin. Big surface hoar in the creek bottoms and meadows, near surface facets on the N. facing bowls.

Wow, hard to even type after reading that, and I didn't know any of those involved. Kudos to Megan for writing such an honest account.

How were the tacos?

Great Indian food at Teton Thai in Driggs Monday nights through Dec 10. Sounds like it's a test run for a Jackson Indian restaurant.

Going to be in Salt Lake Thursday through the weekend. Bring the bike or the skis? Leaning towards the bike.

I went up yesterday evening, nice to be out sliding on snow. Not enough snow for me to venture off the Shoshone slopes. Wandered over to have a look at Chief Joe Bowl, but there isn't much more...

2nded. I would absolutely go back to Sorcerer again, great people, great terrain.

You do know that most of these lodges only rent out the entire facility, are heli accessed, meaning you can't...

Good reviews of bikes you might be interested at MTBR,

http://reviews.mtbr.com/2012-all-mountain-bike-tests-at-interbike-outdoor-demo

No idea if any are in your price range.

Did you actually ride down this trail? That things crazy looking.

We skied the tourist route below the face and I remember thinking that was one of the coolest looking lines I'd ever seen. Over my head though.

2nd on the dual fuel for oven performance, but its going to be at least $2K.

I had the same thought about breaking out some segments and awarding best dh-er, climber etc.

Comments I heard were generally in two categories, too much uphill or just plain loved it. Way more...

No sleds on the east side of the road at Turnagain. Then again, you're listening to a guy from Colorado.

And there's a lot more to Teton skiing than Teton Pass. Park is full of 5000' lines, the west side has plenty of space and not many people. Teton Valley real estate is cheap, Jackson still pricey.

1. You could ride from the base area to lightning ridge and ride some of the middle section, or lower sticks and stones. You could also ride to the top and then ride the whole course, but that might...

Riding back up Phillips Ridge on the DH bike, OTOH, not such a good idea. Just do Arrow to Phillips Canyon and shuttle/hitch back up, or Arrow/Snotel/down Phillips ridge.

Works for me. Looks like a nice two hour ride for me.

I reglued my Manaslu skins after a couple of seasons, right over the old glue, no problems.

Favorite skins ever, like you Jonathan it seemed like they wouldn't be sticky enough, but they've yet to...