Thread: 2011-2012 Summit/Eagle CO Ski Conditions, Roll Call and Stoke

Thanks for the info. I'll go check it out for sure. Only a few blocks away and a short walk from my house. Give me a shout if anyone is near by.

Originally Posted by Switters

All, just a heads up that Dean Cummings is presenting his "The Steep Life" movie for free down at Bonfire Brewing on Tuesday, November 8 at 7p.m. Come on down for a chance to meet the legend, learn about snow safety, and peep out his movie.

The trailer is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMzC...layer_embedded

I understand that there may be product giveaways, but don't hold me to that.

If this is spam, please let me know! Also, I've got a pair of 184 Kodiaks for demo from Dean's new ski line from H20 Outdoor Gear. I hope to have a full fleet sometime soon, which will include the other two skis in the line, the Tazlina and the Karen'cito'. Take a gander at http://www.h20g.com for more info and PM me if you are interested in a demo.

I might try to stay and watch...my shop is just down the road...

Great, I look forward to meeting you guys there.

News on Vail Knee deep pow! This just in from this morning 11-3-11. Not sure how 11 line is looking but prima should be good.

^^^ WTF?

Originally Posted by montanaskier

gonna ski some pow on Sunday at Vail if this storm on Sat delivers.

Even if they get 8-10", is that gonna be any decent? From what I've seen/heard, almost all of the snow that has fallen so far has burned off. It just got too warm along the divide and in SuCo this last week for the snow to settle into a good base. Seems the central mountains are holding onto their snow better, as Indy Pass has been skiing fabulous and had a pretty good base this whole time. Too bad it still isn't open.

My plans are to do something in SuCo on Saturday, likely LL, and then try and head down to WC on Sunday, either ski the pass, or the resort (damn that $20 increase in price). Other option might be to try and hit some of the backcountry in CB, but I'm not entirely sure on what that'd be like (saw some decent skiing being reported though).

Though, I'd be a bit concerned about the depth hoar that's probably being created these last coupla cold clear nights. Add some new snow, and we might see some real slide activity for anything that has held onto a good amount of the October snow. Kinda leaning towards just sticking to the resorts for now based on my gut, but it might be nice to still just get out and about and see what's going on, even if the conditions call for just meadow skipping and mellow pow turns.

the cats did a good job of packing down what fell early do there is an ok base down right now, especially up high. I don't have all day due to a friend having a baby that day but we're gonna get out that morning for some exercise and hopefully find some pow.

Hey montanaskier what's your shop? Didn't know you were in Eagle.

Originally Posted by Kya

Thanks for the info. I'll go check it out for sure. Only a few blocks away and a short walk from my house. Give me a shout if anyone is near by.

Definitely sounds cool. I'll plan on it, hopefully meet some mags.

Originally Posted by Lindahl

^^^ WTF?



Even if they get 8-10", is that gonna be any decent? From what I've seen/heard, almost all of the snow that has fallen so far has burned off. It just got too warm along the divide and in SuCo this last week for the snow to settle into a good base. Seems the central mountains are holding onto their snow better, as Indy Pass has been skiing fabulous and had a pretty good base this whole time. Too bad it still isn't open.

My plans are to do something in SuCo on Saturday, likely LL, and then try and head down to WC on Sunday, either ski the pass, or the resort (damn that $20 increase in price). Other option might be to try and hit some of the backcountry in CB, but I'm not entirely sure on what that'd be like (saw some decent skiing being reported though).

Though, I'd be a bit concerned about the depth hoar that's probably being created these last coupla cold clear nights. Add some new snow, and we might see some real slide activity for anything that has held onto a good amount of the October snow. Kinda leaning towards just sticking to the resorts for now based on my gut, but it might be nice to still just get out and about and see what's going on, even if the conditions call for just meadow skipping and mellow pow turns.

Wait until it is go time here in CB. You'll be selling yourself short if you come now.

Originally Posted by Kya

Hey montanaskier what's your shop? Didn't know you were in Eagle.

The Sleep Shop....in the santa fe furniture bldg

ZZZzzz...

This is the teaser for the 11/12 season webisode series "Falloff". Most of the filming will be around SuCo, Vail, Beav, and Aspen. Check it out let me know what you think.

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Music: Son et Lumiere, by The Mars Volta




HD Here

Vail is skiing really well right now, probably better than a lot of other places across Colorado. It's got a good solid base, with another fresh 8-12" on top. Nothing gnar or steep, but a lot of really fun turns. What more could you ask for in early November? In total, about 5000' vertical, and a shit-ton of mileage, because Vail is fuckin' flat. My legs are beat, but if I had a chance to do it again, I'd be out there right now.

In the morning, I joined montanaskier, DaHeel, and others, and headed up to Eagles Nest from Lionshead, where we dropped down Born Free, Bwana and Safari.


No takers for seconds or thirds, so I set out on a solo mission to tour across the frontside. I headed back up to the Eagles Nest and followed the ridge up further, past the top of Avanti, before dropping down Kangaroo Cornice and Look Ma, which had the deepest and highest quality snow of the day.


From the bottom of Mountaintop, I skinned up Swingsville, and dropped down Riva Ridge with a couple boarders I bumped into on the way up.


Good quality skiing all the way down to the Riva Catwalk, and then we picked our way down to Golden Peak, which, while thin, and you had to pick your line, was still skiing very well. Plus you got to wave at the racers who were stuck on the hardpack all day.

yesterday was so much fun. If it snows again this week/weekend I'll go back out on Sunday.

Originally Posted by montanaskier

yesterday was so much fun. If it snows again this week/weekend I'll go back out on Sunday.

Did you get any good shots?

just starting to look at em....maybe a couple

Originally Posted by Lindahl

Vail is skiing really well right now

Nice sounds like so much fun. I wish I would have headed over there to get some turns. Although I am happy with some footage I got out near capital & snowmass.

I posted some shots in the CB backcountry thread, but we remote triggered (500 feet downslope!!!)a sizable slide on a N aspect due to heavy W winds. Triggers are still shallow and easy to hit. We need to deepen this snowpack up!!

Anybody planning on heading out to vail tomorrow morning? I'm thinking of heading over. Is the ramp still free since the mountain isn't 'open' yet?

Parking is still free at Vail.

Originally Posted by Z

I posted some shots in the CB backcountry thread, but we remote triggered (500 feet downslope!!!)a sizable slide on a N aspect due to heavy W winds. Triggers are still shallow and easy to hit. We need to deepen this snowpack up!!

Thanks. Decent sized pop. Depth hoar, wind loading and triggers, oh my! Shit's scary when it can release that far away. Did you guys do any investigation? Depth hoar, soft or hard slab, etc.?

Just a friendly reminder to come out to Bonfire Brewing in Eagle at 7pm tonight to see Dean Cummings' "The Steep Life" and hear Dean's snow safety presentation. Bonfire is doing drink specials prior to the movie, so feel free to head down there early, get some tasty brews, and meet Dean.

I have Friday off and am wanting to take advantage of a 3 days weekend. Down for something around Vail but will consider all options...

Originally Posted by Lindahl

Thanks. Decent sized pop. Depth hoar, wind loading and triggers, oh my! Shit's scary when it can release that far away. Did you guys do any investigation? Depth hoar, soft or hard slab, etc.?

Didn't investigate as we were so far downslope but it's pretty easy to interpret I think...

Soft slab in the storm/loaded snow that ran on pre-storm facets (I would assume). Check out the CB Avy center page on facebook, it's creepy over here.

I wish it would snow, NOW...but for sure can't wait for Crested Butte turns this year, either.

Z, we are doing a lot of filming this year if you are interested.