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I'm looking to get out and hit the southeastern flank of the citadel tomorrow morning if anyone is interested. My original plan was to hit it today, but iPhone's are screwy and if you turn the...

I lol'd....he's all fancy now what with his new look and Dynafits. ;)

A little re-capper of the closing weekend shenanigans at the Luv. We did a lap off of Trelease on Saturday morning using the access gate off of chair 8. Creamy turns all the way back down followed...

I've personally never been caught; but have kicked off a few small storm slabs in bounds while working in Tahoe. Two years ago in May I was on Berthoud Pass with Lindahl and my buddy Cory. We were...

Exactly. The tunnel creek incident has come up in just about every discussion I've had regarding this incident. The similarities are pretty startling in my opinion. I think the important thing to...

This could be very true. The handful of times I've dropped into Sheep Creek we've always immediately dropped back toward the valley as the longtime local that showed me the line stressed that that...

QFT

.....this is what I'm still struggling with. How did they miss the obvious terrain trap and slide path? Maybe its obvious to me because its my backyard and its dangers have been discussed...

Was on the pass today. Touring off the ridge toward the ironing board etc. Heard the slide (but didn't process it as such) then the sirens. Condolences to everyone involved.

However, as...

Its frustration fellas. I apologize for cunting up the thread. 3 soft laps at bert today improved my disposition greatly. Still, getting off to a slow start this year while I watch the PNW get...

Its funneh cause its true.

Oh no you dont. Im an Irish fan bud. This is all your fault remember. Dont go trying to pass the buck. ;)

We're fucked...
http://www.opensnow.com/dailysnow/post/931

When anything is in doubt here always, always, always favor drier conditions. Why? Because we're closer to the goddamned desert than the...

I'll bet you $10 its closer to 8" than 17" especially considering the wind will blow 80% of what does fall off to Kansas. And BFD, 17" in 3days is kiddie play. Anywhere else a 3day cycle would...

What are poles? And yeah, theres nothing to do in the NW in the summer except ski volcanoes :rolleyes:

Ok, back to the weather discussion: wolfie and silvy see 26" while we get 3" up here. Woo!

Does Targhee on a 22" day count? Similar idea. Still would rather be on 40" of cold storm WA or Sierra snow. Dont worry, I'm looking to GTFO after this season and get back to the good ol wet coast....

Fuck light snow. Light snow is why you still hit rocks with 45" on the ground. Light dry snow is why we have to tip-toe around the backcountry and no even so much as look at steep lines until April...

While its true that the SW can get big storms, the Summit county mountains and the front range typically dont see BIG storms. At least not like Tahoe, WA, UT, WY or just about any other spot in the...

No way man, my first year here was '10-'11. By the way, none of you jerks thanked me for that season.

Still not gonna snow this winter, not even one inch. What you're seeing currently is merely a...

Don't. Don't you know that Canadians don't have feelings? They're not like us, Jimmy....they're different.

This is the most beautiful thing I've seen in at least a month. Still I'll believe it when i see it.

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From henceforth the 2012-2013 winter in Colorado will be referred to in general discussions as "sasquatch". Why you ask? Cause neither one fucking exists.

Trying to be positive: its entirely possible that we could have an average season that just doesnt start til mid December. If that happens and we get an average season of snowfall in a shortened time...

Drove by there on Tuesday and there was NO snow on that mountain. Im gonna go ahead and say they arent opening.

Was definitely a little disappointed to see only a 2" total as of 8am at the Luv, but it was puking up there on and off. I still say storm total doesnt exceed 7" through tomorrow night around Luv,...

If the aches from my fancy new femoral rod and accompanying screws are any indication, this system is going to produce. Havent had the hardwear grumble this much since the very first big cold push of...

I guess its not all bad. Went down to Almont yesterday and fished all day with a group of friends at my buddys place right on the river. I could be into that if it doesnt snow. But I'd rather it just...

Its more complecated than that. I moved here knowing just about anywhere else gets more snow, but no where else sees as much touritst traffic or has the tipping culture on lessons that we do here....

No, last season, the current persistent dry pattern, and reality did. Whos ready for another sub 300" season along the I-70 corridor? I figure if I dont set my expextations high I cant be...

Bama curse? Shit we dont need voodoo to keep it from snowing here. Our inland location far from any real source of moisture takes care of that. My prediction for the weekend storm? San Juans do well...

And the hits just keep on coming. :yourock:

Sick. Definitely a spot on my radar for next season. Thanks for the stoke!

Awesome shots, but you may want to consider taking this thread down before people start thinking that maybe it doesn't rain all winter up there. ;)

QFT.....

He'll certainly wanna keep driving past Loveland...nothing to see there......move along. ;)

edit: Oh, he's from California?? Yeah, Loveland will be too cold and windy for him any way.

Great writeup, and the music was a perfect accouterment to the photos. Well done sir. The GSA will surely reward you in the seasons to come.

Sick video!! God I miss the huck laden terrain of Kirkwood/Tahoe.....I hear goPro makes a nice POV cam. ;)

Long live rock!!! :yourock:

You've heard of Deeper, and you've heard of Further; but Airblaster sets out to bring you 'Closer'.
Always be aware of high gravalanche danger when traveling in the nearcountry. :fmicon:

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As an instructor, I can say this is pretty much right on. That being said, if your instructor (or kids instructor) puts off the "I really don't wanna be teaching today" vibe, and isn't showing you a...

Very cool.

These have been making their way around the internets....I lol'd.

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what's this insurance you speak of? :fm:

I'm not covered man. I'm extremely lucky that CO has a program though to help lo-income uninsured working stiffs like myself though. That being said, next...

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Good stuff gentlemen.

Your mantra is basically where I'm at right now. I'm not really bitter about this as thankfully this winter as you know was shit, so I'm not missing anything, and even if I was I'd at least be able...

What's shin bang??? Must be one of those skier things I don't understand....carry on....

Dude, c'mon...tell us where you really took these pics. We all know that all it ever does in the PNW is piss rain, and that the snow is totally manky all year. ;)

Biggum, are you accepting spancer me vids? :fm: Your line of clothing appeals to a boring midwestern transplant like myself who is over all the dumb shit in "extreme" sports.

I'm serious. I'd...

Thanks for the info. Please don't think I'm trying to be a dick by asking this, but what kind of shape were you in prior to your accident? I mean, my job (instructor) had me on the hill everyday...

Heh...you have the same sick, twisted sense of humor that I do. :yourock:

I guess the only real issue I have here is with the idea that being fake is ok, especially if you're trying to sell people on something. Its the whole reason everything in this country is fucked up....