Schralping the gnar, July 2cnd

http://www.youtube.com/v/2Vn96pBPh58

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Back off topic, Panic headlined the FIRST Targhee fest ~20 years ago.

I don't really see how Targhee 'fucked over' the Spud, I highly doubt that the Spud could have handled three days of Panic...

I think the Pass closed ~ 30 days in 96. It is much more open now, AFIK

Dibs. PM incoming, I'll look for you today

Where the hell is Tye's post about the Pass closure?

I could use one.

Just got the all summer pass, too.

I'm ready for summer.

No, I'm not.


Yes, I am.


No, I'm not.

I was going to ask if anyone went out today...

And the good old goggle rime...

I estimated recently that I have over 600 days at Targhee in 20 years or so.

Today was easily one of the top five.

It wasn't just the snow, it was the sunshine, the great company, the zero...

Holy wind on Oliver today!
First day back in a month, and man. I wish I brought a sail.

Classic Targhee cycle...

M O U N T A I N - W E A T H E R - P A S T - 2 4 - H O U R S
At 10,400' Elevation: 5 AM Temp: 3º F Max Temp: 20º F Avg Wind Direction: Westerly Avg. Wind Speed: 21...

When the wind/snow lets them open them, usually.

OK, I am confused. Jay said the sign was missing before I started hiking (~3:15) but I saw THIS sign on top @ ~ 4:00.
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If someone is offended by a small sign on the top that could save peoples lives and keep access open, yet aren't supremely offended by the parking shit-show, the hiking shit-show, the Gaz-X tubes,...

Glory was great this PM.
Pistono was in the lot, he is PISSED.
Apparently two skiers stole the new 'avalanche terrain ahead' WYDOT sign that was up at the top. (he saw skier tracks, and size 11...

Any of you get in a moonlight run?
It looked spectacular last night...

grumblegrumblepissnmoan

Blizzard>yappie dog

It's funny, KFC couldn't survive in JH, either.
Rents Too Damn High, n' all....

Maybe I should open a Popeyes!!!

mmmm....

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YOU FOUND IT!!!
http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS-Hxh36QVFkNuqgzxUmSik6EqYjANuz2ZesueWIFHZ3w8yeaOw

Don't get me wrong, it's still insane. (especially for small local retailers and purveyors) But so is everywhere so vastly beautiful and accessible, all things told.

At least I can't think of one....

I'm seeing the opposite, actually.
Home prices down
Rent's down
Commercial rent's down
wages down (take this how you want to)
Season's pass prices down
Lunch special prices down ($3.99 lunch...

Heads up, I guess there was some skier triggered slides in lower tit-mouse yesterday (which certainly has some terrain traps). This is *sorta* rare of a spot for significant activity, so factor this...

People, be careful out there!

G E N E R A L - A V A L A N C H E - H A Z A R D
High Elevations (9,000´-10,500´) Morning 4-HIGH Afternoon 4-HIGH
Mid Elevations (7,500´-9,000´) Morning ...

I have heard rumor mill chatter about this as well, different rumors, same gist. Maggot-owned co-op? (tongue planted in cheek) I wonder what the numbers are to run the lifts, from insurance to bull...

Ahh..the 'Moroni Trumpeter' Gap....

The 'Rick's Mo' Gaper-Gap' jump is usually built to the east of the lost groomer shack by January.
That being said, Snow King was stunningly crap-tastic today!

It's probably Mike Geraci.

Hmmm...thoughts?

".SHORT TERM...TODAY THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT
THE CIRCULATION OFF THE BC COAST HAS EJECTED A SHORTWAVE/VORT
LOBE TRACKING EAST SOUTHEAST TOWARD WYOMING. AHEAD OF THIS FEATURE...

Schwert, have you tried the Tortillaria? I forget.

Anyone want to take Ben for a few hours on Snow King? I'll only take three runs, promise.

Lucky, lucky SOB:

"SITUATION:
Skies were clear today above clouds that lingered at the elevation of the mountains. Temperatures rose well into the 20s at 10,500 feet and into the 30’s at the...

fuckfuckfuckfuckfuck

M O U N T A I N - W E A T H E R - P A S T - 2 4 - H O U R S
At 10,400' Elevation: 5 AM Temp: 21º F Max Temp: 25º F Avg Wind Direction: Southwesterly Avg. Wind Speed: 23...

What did you hit? Chickenscratch NE ridge was...ummm...variable, shall we say. Some of the better snow was below the road. This base is excellent, though, pretty bomber right now.

Don't sell yourself short, ND. With or without a helmet you will still be a tard!:FIREdevil

(heal up, man!)


In other news, holy fucking coldest Glory run I can remember. -12 with gusts up to...

man, I am so hoping that the chutes from Snow King radio towers down to Cache have enough base to ski this year...

Uh Oh:
(read on FB)
"Avalanche partially blocking Teton Pass near summit. No other info at moment."

ummm...
http://www.weather.gov/satellite_images/national.jpg

Let's hope we have a scene out of Groundhog Day occurring here...
Be careful out there, people. Hey, here's a good topic, what's is...

Holy shit, this was on a storm forecast (posted from FB)
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* IMPACTS... LIFE THREATENING CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH TUESDAY. WHITEOUT CONDITIONS WILL DISORIENT TRAVELERS OR THOSE STEPPING A...

Bombs booming at the Village, opening this weekend!

8" more at the Ghee...and more on the way

Pics of pass
http://www.wyoroad.info/highway/webcameras/WYO22TetonPass/WYO22TetonPassWest.jpg

Nope! and not even crowded, I think I rode straight to the chair every run.

So, which on of you cretins put a change for a nickel sticker in the redeye? That place is tits right now!

What did you hit?
Wind affected?

Do you want to stay here, and catch some shuteye before going to the airport?

Git skunked on the Pass. No parking at the overflow lot, 4-5 cars waiting at top, had to wait to get a spot in Coal Creek. I only had a one hour window, so I figured I would hike up Taylor...no...

I'll be gheeing on some swallowtail or another in the afternoon today. And probably tomorrow, too.

Aww, Jeez
http://www.weather.gov/satellite_images/national.jpg

THIS is why we have threads like this. Excellent knowledge.