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  1. #2851
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    I'm with you on that BG, but it looks like this thing is going to drop off dramatically south of Tahoe. While Truckee to Quincy is projecting 3 to 5 inches on the crest thru Wednesday, Mono County is projecting 'maybe up to an 1 inch north of Tioga Pass'. Snow levels don't seem too bad as they may be above 7,000' at times, but not above 8,000'. And these storms all appear to have that nice cold finish - like frosting on a cake.

    So, do you mean angst as in you're seeing Red? 5 day precip forecast:

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  2. #2852
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    last night BA was saying it looks to be coming in colder then what was originally forecast but still snow levels starting about 7k. i dont really get what the fuck u r bitching about brooks cause this is the exact type of storm we need. i am sure u have seen lots of our lines are not in yet and some spackle to start out this system is exactly what we need. so a foot or 3 of sticky stucco and then few feet of blower on top. sounds just about what the doctor ordered. i agree the east side season isnt shaping up so great but whatcha gonna do. bitch about it on the internet???? heheheheh gimme a shout when u do head south for a mission cuz gas prices are demanding full carloads unless money is no object. shred on!!!

  3. #2853
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    I skied Squaw Friday, and did 3 palisades hikes. The lines are intense up there right now.

    This could be a SICK palisades year, if we get the right snow, but on top of low snowpack.

    Figure most years in the spring we get the right snow after everything is filled......will be fun if sades are steeper, bigger airs, etc.
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  4. #2854
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    OMG my first post! So scared. Anyway, I know this is the Tahoe thread but does anyone get down to the Central Sierra often? My home resort is the gnarly China Peak(formerly Sierra Summit). I'd put up some pictures from a couple backcountry trips this year but can't do that until I have more posts apparently. The forecast down here this week is not nearly as exciting as the one for Tahoe

  5. #2855
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    ^^^Tim? How was the move?

    Man, China Peak this year must be rough. Only been out there once before, in spring, and the difference in snow pack could be best measured in meters.

    And don't be scared. The bark is worse than the bite around here.

    Okay, now off to find some powder*

  6. #2856
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    Ya, Cohee got lucky last year for his big move. This year, ehh, not so much. That last storm that dumped feet in Tahoe dropped inches here. due to school, I've had one pow day at the resort.

    A few weeks ago, the trees on Bear Butte, just up the highway from the China Peak, skied quite nicely. Haven't been up since

  7. #2857
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    Quote Originally Posted by gimpy View Post
    i dont really get what the fuck u r bitching about brooks cause this is the exact type of storm we need.
    who's bitching? I'm just warning others not to get too down when they will be thinking the rain is washing everything away. I looooove warm, wet storms. I was actually bitching about the last one being too cold :P

    But to play devil's advocate we are getting to that time of year where we need snow in the big mountains more than here. Worrying about the temps so we can build a base in mid March is sorta silly. The pow just isn't gonna stick around anyway near Tahoe with spring coming. Our mountains just aren't big enough. If I had my choice I'd prefer the storm completely miss Tahoe and hit Bridgeport south. I'm actually pre planning a trip to the PNW for spring skiing knowing the eastside is gonna be pretty much a wash.

    Regardless, my fitness level is at an all time low so I'm more than happy to just shred resort pow for a couple weeks and hopefully get in a big line or two later this year. I'm already looking ahead to next season. I've been sick a ton this winter and am gonna go to a specialist this spring and get blood work done to figure out why I'm feeling so old so I can come back next season a shredding/skinning machine (I'll be the big 4 - 0).

    And yes, saving gas $$$ is actually a good thing. I'm at a point I can't afford all those 2x a week solo drives down to the eastside and back in my Tacoma (which sucks on gas). gimpy, I'm still sure a plateau trip or two will be in the works so yeah let's carpool!

  8. #2858
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    Goddamit. Bags were packed ready for a surf trip to Australia and now this storm system shows up.

    I guess I'll have to postpone my trip down undah. Bloody faaarkin hell.

  9. #2859
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    Quote Originally Posted by BGnight View Post
    Regardless, my fitness level is at an all time low so I'm more than happy to just shred resort pow for a couple weeks and hopefully get in a big line or two later this year. I'm already looking ahead to next season. I've been sick a ton this winter and am gonna go to a specialist this spring and get blood work done to figure out why I'm feeling so old so I can come back next season a shredding/skinning machine (I'll be the big 4 - 0).
    I've been sick a ton this season, too.

    Several observations (these are from non-medical professionals, mind you) have been that it's due to:

    the drastic temperature shifts all season
    the drastic humidity shifts all season
    the drastic pressure shifts all season
    since we haven't had a "proper" winter, there's much more pollen and stuff floating around

    i was in the ER last Friday and the doctor attending me said that he's seen more cases of bronchial infection this season than any other in recent memory.

    i hardly got sick at all last season, so there might be something to the above suggestions
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  10. #2860
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    i know it sounds pretty minimalist but i drink 1 pouch of emergen-c each morning and i am hardly ever sick and my diet sucks. and in my opinion, the older folks are the fitter folks. i am 41 and am faster then most all of my younger friends on the uptrack and the cat i am usually chasing is 50+. hope you feel better brother.

    now lets get down for some march madness motherfuckers!!!!!

  11. #2861
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    dooks I'm pretty sure he meant he hasn't been skinning a ton since there is no snow in the big lines eastside and Tahoe has been dry and/or sketchy on the big stuff.


    But, I will say that I saw way more pollen in the snow last week out by Angora than I expected to, due to the unseasonal heat and dryness, and that my allergies have sucked in general this spring but not been debilitating.

    More relevant to this thread - if touring BC, use your allergy meds, and use a spring wax because that pollen is sticky-ickity!
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  12. #2862
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    Makes sense about the weird weather. I got a couple colds the last couple winters but this winter I've had 3 colds and the flu (with strep) and felt like I was fighting a few others off at times. I'm just getting over the lastest one. I juice, eat organic, and all that hippy shit too.

    One of my usual partners is 41 and he's the fastest splitboarder I've skinned with. He made it up Tallac last week from the houses to the peak in 1:45 on an icy, fucked up skin track (I was 25 minutes behind him and didn't feel like I was going slow). He said his best time was 1:35 from the houses to peak too (3200 vert). And if that cat gimpy is usually chasing is same dude I know I've witnessed his fitness in person. Dude can fly up mountains. I've been talking to a buddy of mine up in Seattle who told me about a MD up there who deals with sports performance. Her name is Dr Cooper I think. She's the one I'm gonna try to see. Apparently she's worked on Ed Viesteurs and Lance Armstrong so I'm sure she knows her shit! I guess a big problem with middle aged men dealing with fitness and health issues lies in your testosterone and cortisol levels. I'm also gonna look into food allergies to make sure I'm not slowly killing myself with anything I usually eat.

  13. #2863
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    Ended up with walking pneumonia this year. It took 10 days of respiratory issues and finally super bloody mucus for Kaiser to see me, the advisory nurse told me they've been so swamped with minor sinus infections and allergy complaints that they're just overwhelmed. You guys aren't alone.

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    Just announced for 2012/13. The awesomest pass deal from our overlord friends at Vail Resorts. Pretty sweet deal, actually.

    The Best Season Passes in the Ski Industry Just Got Better for the 2012-2013 Ski and Snowboard Season with the Addition of Kirkwood to Heavenly and Northstar in Tahoe

    The New Tahoe Local Pass Gives Skiers and Snowboarders Access to Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood Seven Days a Week for Only $419, $80 Less than Last Season’s Epic Local Pass.

    $49 Down Now Locks in the Best Deal for the Winter Ski and Snowboard Season with the New Tahoe Local Pass, Epic Pass and Tahoe Value Pass.

    Buy the Tahoe Value Pass or New Tahoe Local Pass Before April 15 and Receive Six Buddy Tickets for Skiing and Riding with Friends All Season Long at Lake Tahoe.

    HEAVENLY MOUNTAIN RESORT, Calif./Nev. – Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) ski and snowboard season passes for the 2012-2013 winter season go on sale today and feature the best prices in the industry. With the recent addition of Kirkwood Mountain Resort in the Lake Tahoe region, Vail Resorts created the new Tahoe Local Pass that gives pass holders access to more than 10,000 total skiable acres between Kirkwood, Heavenly Mountain Resort and Northstar California, marking the most combined terrain in Tahoe. Priced at $419, pass holders receive seven-day-per-week access to an extra resort in the Tahoe region for $80 less than last year’s comparable Epic Local Pass.

    “Each of our Tahoe resorts offers a different type of skiing and riding experience and now skiers and snowboarders can have it all on one pass from Heavenly’s breathtaking scenery and Northstar’s award-winning terrain parks to Kirkwood’s high alpine steep terrain,” said Kirsten Lynch, chief marketing officer of Vail Resorts. "And new for the 12/13 ski season we are offering The Tahoe Local Pass, providing skiing seven days a week at Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood."

    Kirkwood Mountain Resort, located about 35 miles southwest of South Lake Tahoe, offers 2,300 acres of pure high alpine skiing and riding at its best with the most annual average snowfall in Lake Tahoe. Heavenly Mountain Resort combines a one-of-a-kind scenic view and unparalleled tree skiing across 4,800 acres with the non-stop nightlife atmosphere of South Lake Tahoe. On the North Shore, Northstar California features award-winning terrain parks, Lake Tahoe’s only 22-foot superpipe and an elegant base area village with unique family-friendly activities, shops and restaurants. To learn more about Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood please visit www.bestoftahoe.com

    Skiers and riders who purchase the Tahoe Value Pass or the new Tahoe Local Pass before April 15, 2012 will receive an added benefit of six buddy tickets for family and friends next ski season, and anyone who purchases their pass this spring will also receive special benefits for summer 2012, including access for sightseeing and gondola rides.

    All season pass holders receive exclusive offers and promotions on lodging, dining, ski rentals, equipment, ski school and special events for the 2012-2013 ski and snowboard season.

    Prices listed below are only guaranteed through April 15, 2012, and Vail Resorts is giving guests the option to lock in these prices now with a $49 down-payment, with the remainder of the balance due in mid-September 2012.

    For more information about Vail Resorts season passes or to purchase online, visit www.epicpass.com. All season pass products are non-transferable and non-refundable.

    • New for 2012-2013, the Tahoe Local Pass™ offers skiing and riding seven days a week to Heavenly, Northstar, and Kirkwood resorts for $419. The Tahoe Local Pass includes access on Saturdays at all three Tahoe resorts with limited holiday restrictions and $50 pass holder tickets available for purchase during blackout dates. Priced $80 less than last year’s comparable Epic Local Pass, the Tahoe Local Pass pays for itself in just over four days.
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    • The Tahoe Value Pass™, available for $379, includes skiing or riding seven days a week at Heavenly and skiing or riding at Northstar and Kirkwood on Sunday-Friday, with all Saturdays blacked out. Holiday restrictions apply, but pass holders can purchase a $50 ticket to any of the three resorts on restricted dates. In less than four days of skiing or riding, the Tahoe Value Pass pays for itself.

    • A Kirkwood-only pass will also be announced at a later date.

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    Vail Resorts encourages its guests to purchase pass insurance. All of its pass products are non-refundable. However, pass insurance covers pass holders in the event of unexpected circumstances including sickness, injuries and job loss. Pass insurance is $20 for adults and $10 for children (ages 5-12). Coverage applies for all season passes and the Epic 7-Day valid for the 2012-2013 ski and snowboard season. For more information, visit www.epicpass.com.

    New This Year: Season Pass Auto Renewal Program

    The Vail Resorts Season Pass Auto Renewal Program is the most convenient way to automatically renew your season pass every year, while guaranteeing next season’s lowest price. Valid on all Vail Resorts season passes, excluding college and certain senior passes. The program automatically charges $49 down to a credit card each spring, with the remainder charged in the fall for the same product pass holders purchased when initially enrolling in the Auto Renewal Program. Customers must opt-in to the Auto Renewal program and may cancel their enrollment any time, prior to the following spring when the $49 down payment is charged. For more information, visit www.epicpass.com.

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  15. #2865
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    ^^^ The $420 price tag is clearly a subliminal messaging tactic to retain Kirkwood skiers.

    Quote Originally Posted by BGnight View Post
    I've been talking to a buddy of mine up in Seattle who told me about a MD up there who deals with sports performance. Her name is Dr Cooper I think. She's the one I'm gonna try to see. Apparently she's worked on Ed Viesteurs and Lance Armstrong so I'm sure she knows her shit! I guess a big problem with middle aged men dealing with fitness and health issues lies in your testosterone and cortisol levels.
    Had to chuckle at this. Yes, I imagine blood doping would help your ascent in the back country. ;-)

  16. #2866
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    Quote Originally Posted by BGnight View Post
    ... make sure I'm not slowly killing myself with anything I usually eat.
    Hmm... do I eat enough bacon to classify it as "usually"?

    My fitness level is also low, which I'm blaming on the snowpack. Being down in the bay during the week it's tough to get out after work to exercise in the dark. Usually the prospect of skiing on the weekend is enough motivation. On the plus side, daylight savings, woo-hoo. Actually get to run in daylight for once!

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    i was guessing it'd be $500 for the heavywood pass next year, but only raising it $40 for what i paid for a heavy pass this year is pretty cool. since i have kids i'll be getting one of those 420 babies.

  19. #2869
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    Quote Originally Posted by dookey67 View Post
    I've been sick a ton this season, too.

    Several observations (these are from non-medical professionals, mind you) have been that it's due to:

    the drastic temperature shifts all season
    the drastic humidity shifts all season
    the drastic pressure shifts all season
    since we haven't had a "proper" winter, there's much more pollen and stuff floating around

    i was in the ER last Friday and the doctor attending me said that he's seen more cases of bronchial infection this season than any other in recent memory.
    Well, if you think of rain as nature's bongwater, filtering stuff out of the air, there's probably something to be said for the theory.
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    Quote Originally Posted by NatEE View Post
    Hmm... do I eat enough bacon to classify it as "usually"?

    My fitness level is also low, which I'm blaming on the snowpack. Being down in the bay during the week it's tough to get out after work to exercise in the dark. Usually the prospect of skiing on the weekend is enough motivation. On the plus side, daylight savings, woo-hoo. Actually get to run in daylight for once!
    Why would the snow pack be at issue? If anything, you are better off hiking than using lifts. Today had plenty of powder, just after a few short hikes. When things are better, you can ski right off a lift and get good snow.

    Although, I think the snow was a bit better yesterday. Or at least different.

  21. #2871
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    ^^^^^^ ding ding ding. i have yet to even have a good inbounds resort day cept w/ the kids. not that i've even tried but i am 99.9999999% sure i have had more fun hiking for it then if i had opted to lift ride. just my preference, not dissing anyone here. i am hoping that stat will change in the next 2 weeks. i am in good hiking shape but not great skiing shape as a result. someone needs to show you kirkwood burnouts how to puff tuff.

    heheheh

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    Hey, I'm in that movie enjoying the sun and the show! Bummer (at least for the kids who were in striking distance of the podium - yes, one of mine was, dammit!) that the finals got cancelled. Some muthahfuckin' good skiing going on out there. Congrats to all the winners. Good show.

    Quote Originally Posted by unpossible View Post

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    totally not Tahoe, I know. But at least it looks like it got a little bit of snow on Saturday night.




    Check out the fat 'schrund on Bolam that looks like the most massive crown line you've ever seen!
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    I live in the southern portion of the Sacramento forecast area, and our forecast is improving as we speak. Snow levels look lower now than they did this morning. Rain became snow. Snow levels rise as you move south through Yosemite to Mammoth. Looks like we start cold, warm up a bit for a couple of days, then get cold again.

    looking at BV website
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ottime View Post
    there are a few more pics, but some one is crafting a tr
    Done!678
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