Thread: 11/12 Tahoe Weather, Conditions, Stoke, and What's Up Thread... IT'S BAAAAAAAACK!!!

Originally Posted by 4matic

KSL only has to run two lifts at Alpine.

Actually, really only Summit.

Whereas spring skiing at Squaw requires both a lift to get you out of the 6200' base and something to actually ski. (Yes, I know, KT can be money, but it's much more of a crapshoot.)

Originally Posted by mmmm...pow!

Once KSL bought Alpine, it was a done deal that Squaw and Alpine wouldn't both stay open through the spring, doesn't matter how much snow. They don't sell enough lift tickets to justify having two ski areas open, probably not even enough for one, and now that everyone in the bay has a pass instead of buying tickets....

Ugh - that hadn't even occurred to me. A bad snow year gives them an excuse this year (nevermind that March delivered), I was thinking, but hoping this doesn't become the norm. What you're saying makes sense so that's probably going to be the case.

Spring skiing at Alpine is not such a bad deal. Wide open bowls that don't get too bumped out and all 4 exposures--assuming they run Sherwood and Scott and keep high T and Beaver to Buttress open and assuming the snow holds out.

once the squaw masses descend on alpine it will be bumpy... this year has been sad in so many ways
gone are the days of untouched alpine

I really didnt have much bad to say about the merger prior to this: spring skiing is what sets us apart from the rest... "ExtraOrdinary" my ass
Alex is rolling in his grave

Man we need some good news around here...the only activity that keeps me from being bummed out is now seriously bumming me out.

Well, it is snowing this week turbo - so there's that.

Originally Posted by tahoearmada

once the squaw masses descend on alpine it will be bumpy... this year has been sad in so many ways
gone are the days of untouched alpine

In years past patrol has sometimes closed runs at Alpine when they got too slushy--as early as 10am, although that was before DST was moved back--to keep things from bumping out, same way Smoothie is managed. Whether they'll do it this year who knows. In any case, once it stops freezing at night spring skiing is pretty much done. I remember skiing Beaver central couloir on Memorial day, the chute was fine but the bowl below was severe suncups--upside down moguls. Not fun.

Kirkwood delivered today snowing most of the day, backside was mostly open and got cold in the afternoon. Pali was very untracked and held up all day. There was probably 200 people on the entire mountain... Must be soccer season and I hope you all have games this weekend.

No soccer, but other plans here. It is in fact, soccer season, but I know of at least two families who plan to shine the games and head up for some powder.

And the weekend looks okay at best. Another warm up is in play Saturday. The mrs. asked if I wanted to postpone out trip and get a day in Saturday, and it just did not seem worth it with the drive looking like SC->KW->SC->Pal Springs in two days. If I could get out of the house I would have been there today through Friday.

Friday looks like a good day to be out skiing for sure.

As for the Squaw/Alpine thing, that was easy to see coming. Too bad they can't spin KT until the base wears thin and keep Summit spinning until a bit later. That would be a pretty nice combo. And I bet things get a bit more bumped up this year at Alpine, but not too bad. High Yellow will still require a good hike, and a lot of folks just are not up to that. Peril, OTOH, could get wrecked.

I'm hoping that Vail sees KW as an alternative to KSL and starts a move to keep lifts spinning on weekends until the snow is gone. Sure, we will miss out on frontside skins, but the hikes will stay pretty smooth anyway.

Northstar roll call for the a.m.
I'm be there for opening.
Holler at me. Lhasa pows with Dynafits and bright green/yellow boots.
Closing weekend should always be a powder cycle

Originally Posted by Ottime

I'm hoping that Vail sees KW as an alternative to KSL and starts a move to keep lifts spinning on weekends until the snow is gone. Sure, we will miss out on frontside skins, but the hikes will stay pretty smooth anyway.

I thought they already said they will keep the lifts spinning weekends until the snow is gone. i know people were cynical about what would signify all the snow being gone in kirkwood's eyes, but who cares as long as they make an honest effort. it doesn't have to be like donner ski ranch (where the owner drives you to the open lift in his truck and often has a 30 pack sitting at the top for you to enjoy), but it wouldn't hurt to have a plan now that could allow them to move some snow around to the base of the lifts they want open (10 and 11 please).


and get yer ass here!

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sftc photo

^^^Love to watch the human cannon balls blast down the hill. In a couple of years he will be out shedding me

holy shit Owen is killing it. Not that I'm surprised ... just that ... damn his form is so tight.

Hey Mike when does DR close? I might have to swing by town and get some skiing lessons from Throwin Owen?

goggles on the helmet though?? sheesh what a gaper!

Tanuke faceshot shot:
Should be enough to cover the pond that started all on it's own yesterday at base of Zephyr (just waiting for someone to build a kicker and take of their clothes for a skimming session)

DR closes Sunday

I haz at least 2 freebies

Originally Posted by lepistoir

Tanuke faceshot shot

Ya know, he's probably already permanently preserved his own considering how much his SAC has spent in the snow this season ...

Originally Posted by coop64

Houston request permission to launch K-Wood only 2012/2013?
K-Wood - Stand by - Downloading data now..
Houston - Deal Done?
K-Wood - Deal done pass pricing & K-Wood pass launching t-minus 24hrs.....
Stay Tuned & Stay'n Thirsty,
Coop

Buenos Dias mis amigos,
Passes launch today for K-Wood only....
The ability to purchase can't happen until tomorrow! On a call here at 9a to get the 411, pricing and details... Not modus operandi for the new crew in HAUS! Deal is done, I still have my soul intact, (check'd it this morning with a little Stevie Wonder & James Brown funk)
There are some changes but pricing is pretty spot on my friends....
Posting full detail a bit later....
FYI - 12" to 14" on the deck, 22@ the base! POWDERDAY!
Stay'n Thirsty & Stoked on the new ERA's beginning!
Coop

really cold and windy this am at da cp. almost turned round at the trailhead but we perservered and managed to get some exercise and freeze our asses off. both of us forgot our goggles so trying to ski the upper mtn was tough to say the least. maybe an inch at the TH but snow amounts increased as we ascended. a good foot in the lee and stripped in the windward and very slabby above 8.5k. brrrrrrrrrrrr. tomorrows gonna be good

Originally Posted by powdork

I thought they already said they will keep the lifts spinning weekends until the snow is gone.

I guess I mean in years to come. I'd be fine with not a whole lot of effort this year, if they were to make a push in the future.

Maybe even build an ice bar in the good years. And yes on 10/11 being the best choice, although if it is 5/6 the corn field known as the Wall can gt quite nice.

oh, and T plus like 8 hours. But it does look like the passes are going to be posted up within the hour...

Originally Posted by coop64

Buenos Dias mis amigos,
Passes launch today for K-Wood only....
The ability to purchase can't happen until tomorrow! On a call here at 9a to get the 411, pricing and details... Not modus operandi for the new crew in HAUS! Deal is done, I still have my soul intact, (check'd it this morning with a little Stevie Wonder & James Brown funk)
There are some changes but pricing is pretty spot on my friends....
Posting full detail a bit later....
FYI - 12" to 14" on the deck, 22@ the base! POWDERDAY!
Stay'n Thirsty & Stoked on the new ERA's beginning!
Coop

right on!

looking like i'm gonna ride k-wood tomorrow for the first time in a couple seasons..... i'm stoked.