I love the idea of lower spec bike reviews. A pair of ENVEs cost more than my current bike.

Did a pretty similar route today on dawn patrol. Snow was surprisingly hard even up top, and those cornices on Wolvie were pretty menacing. The views never suck though.

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Decided to avoid Grizz/Patsey after cross referencing the last couple days reports with some other obs from people who'd been up. Above post confirmed what I was afraid of. Just took the access road...

Yeah we're all pretty stoked- I had heard rumors of it earlier in the winter, and then PCMR posted a picture on a couple of their social media accounts of the bike trays they'll utilize on Crescent...

They run Red Pine Gondola which gives you access to Mid Mountain, and they run High Meadow to service their bike park. The trails they have are fun, there just aren't nearly enough of them compared...

Probably a solid 8" up there today in Mineral and the top of Chips. First hour and a half or so was surprisingly light too- sun poked out for just a bit and it was enough to make it heavy. Still a...

Awesome. Ahab and Jackson's are definitely on my to-do list for my next foray south.

One of my favorite edits of the year. Awesome stuff.

I'd buy it if I had a ton of disposable income. Just turn it into my pit bike. Was out at Sea Otter a couple weeks ago and talked to a guy who was proudly sporting his old Pro Flex around the expo...

Have they started letting people boot up Pipeline yet?

Yeah, I live in PC and can tell you it's not quite bike season up here yet unfortunately. If we get another couple weeks of warm temps like we currently have it will be a big help for Round Valley,...

No Flex Stem?!? And is that a Girvin up front?! I used to have a purple Kooka seatpost way back in the day, wondering if that's who made those cranks too... nice find lol

I just use "My Tracks" from Google. Isn't bad on the battery unless you're going for some sort of epic long ride, lays your path out on a google earth map, tracks top speed and average speed, and...

Ben and the guys at Alpine Trails are doing a great job over there. Unfortunately I have a friends going away party in Park City at 12 or I'd be there to help finish it up. I have a few friends...

$800 is worth it as long as there aren't any dings in the frame- that's a sick bike. I'm still thrashing my 05 DHR around- she's seen better days but still runs well.

Ah Snowshoe and Wintergreen, my old stomping grounds for so many years. Moved out west for powder and this year you guys got the goods... nice work

I live in PC but I've found myself at Sundance a couple times this winter on good snow days (usually head to the C'Woods or Snowbasin). It's relatively close, there are no lines, and it's not a...

Nothing I can say that hasn't already been said- incredible work!

Was up at the 'Bird Saturday. Flat light storm skiing, but after they closed Red Lens the lower access gate into Tiger Tail was deep and blissful. Ended up lapping Gad 2 the entire day, never even...

I'm 6'2 and generally ride a large.

You'll probably need to save your pennies a bit longer. I can't decide whether to sell my Turner DHR for something in the $700ish range or just keep it for...

I like that the MTB community generally seems to be more laid back than the ski community, but yes some of the asinine debate topics make me shake my head.

Anywayz my DH bike doesn't have bottle...

ughhhhh I was afraid you'd say that... I'm a L and was hoping you'd tell me it was a medium so I could look away. I don't have the cash quite yet but should in the near future. If at that time you...

What size is that Yeti?

Yeah the camping is pretty expensive... definitely more than I'd like to spend to pitch a tent (which is to say I'd like to not spend anything). But area hotels don't seem to be too cheap either so...

That was always one of my favorite things about the old NORBA circuit- the guys at Rock Shox, Shimano, etc would always tune me up before my race. Living in Park City makes it kinda hard to train for...

Went down to Redbull Rampage a few months ago and we pondered a quick trip to Vegas for the night after an awesome ride on Gooseberry Mesa. Easily doable.

Call Poison Spider or Chili Pepper and check on conditions before you drive down there. It's a longer drive, but I think St George would be a better bet right now if I had to guess.

Mountain biking, at a certain level, makes skiing seem cheap. That's pretty nuts when you think about it.

Nailed it. Ripping a steep line in bottomless blower is still the coolest feeling I've ever had, but that's a handful of days/year. A bike ride is also just a lot less effort- throw on my shoes, fill...

Racing the DH and maybe even the XC if I can find a way to get in bike shape during the Park City winter. Planning on camping (tent), any particular lots better than the others (I know a couple are...

Finally caved. Realized there are a lot of good ski/mtn pics on there and not just my idiot friends pictures of their food.

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Skiing/mtn bikes/Utah and the occasional sarcastic pic.

storm isn't done quite yet but I think tomorrow might be a Solitude kinda day

Great morning off Mill D N. Skinned up to Dog Lake and saw Reynolds had been hammered pretty hard, so decided to head up Little Water. Plenty of deep, untracked, settled snow with no instabilities...

Slaag always bringin' the stoke. You know it's been a good month when the big storms passed days ago and you can still hit blower at the 'Bird.

I live in PC but had a Bird pass 2yrs ago and commuted, was gonna buy one last year but as I noticed the lack of snow I never did- wise choice. This year I'm already regretting not pulling the...

Get a look at Claytons? Wondering how many have wandered/ducked ropes out of Brighton into that area.

Was kinda thinking the same thing. Snowbird can't actually stop anyone from leaving that gate but as I recall the signage and the patrol shack do a great job of at least giving JONGS the impression...

Know a couple of the guys who were involved. Still shaking my head in relief and bewilderment. When it comes to Dutch, people are just never going to learn. Roommate and I think they should at least...

You'll probably have to mount them backwards so they'll set properly, then you can switch to your normal forward stance/mount. The good news is you'll be able to moonwalk up the mtn while watching...

Sundancers are a strange, feral species that I'm completely incapable of communicating with on any level and are best observed from a safe distance.

Hot socal blondies running (err...falling) around in mini skirts w/ 8 inch heels on ice/snow is just a win-win for everyone involved. I was walking home down Park after work one night and saw a group...

The only saving grace of Sundancers is they don't ski. Roll in town, book up all the lodging, but slopes are pretty empty. Fighting through traffic to get to the mtn is another story, unfortunately.

They've even been distancing themselves from the MTB crowd as of late. Basically completely conceded the DH/Freeride scene to Canyons, and they're making a stronger effort to cater to the XC...

It's pure rain hell in Park City. Might head up Patsey this weekend if they're at least getting snow.

Slaagy looks like you'll remain sitting stationary on the new LC chair- Bird just announced on their facebook page they've pushed back the opening to wait for more snow.

Dalton's is actually skiiable? Was eyeing it from the tram last weekend and looked pretty bony. I'll just stick with Upper Cirque for now until that traverse fills in some (Sunday/Monday maybe?)

Wow didn't even think Wolvie would be skiable right now. You have to hike out at the bottom of the apron?

Thinking of maybe heading up Patsey Marley later in the week, anyone been up that way in...

Skied the 'Bird yesteday. Definite hard snow off Gadzoom but tram laps were much better if you were willing to stand in line. Cirque traverse pretty bony but some buttery, fun turns in Upper Cirque.

Skinned from town up to McConkey's Bowl at PCMR- DEEEEEP! Took 3 or 4 cautious turns expecting to hit bottom, then opened it up when I realized just how deep it was. Awesome day.

AltaBird closed to uphill traffic today for avy control.