Thread: Solitude Tuesday

Seems we have two participants so far. MacDaddy, where you at?

I'm interested in seeing where exactly this Honeycomb Canyon lift is at. So far I'm under the suspicion the lift is all smoke and mirrors. I've talked to two people so far who saw no sign of it in the shown area.

Anyways, I'd like to have a significant Minion crew to rip apart the mountain next Tuesday.

I'll be carrying my radio, possibly even screaming out obscenities on it?

Solitude Tuesday, that's where it's at...

BobMc

"i'm armed and my dick hurts"

ONNIT!
looking forward to ski w/ you again.
Call me w/ a place & time?!?

All else fails, powderhorn 11am[/LIST]

BobMc,

I was in Solitude at Thanksgiving and saw the lift. The upper terminal is right at the top of Sunshine Bowl. I don't know what the vertical rise is, but the resort is saying that it is a very steep lift.

I know from your other posts that you ski Solitude on Tuesdays. I dont't live locally, but I will be there several times this year. I usually ski Saturday through Tuesday (half day on Tuesday). Maybe we could hook up for a morning of skiing this year.

Release,

Anytime you're here and skiing Solitude on a Tuesday let me know. I'd love to hook up for some turns.

BobMc

Holy Shit!

Damn fella's, was it a good day?

All you suckers up at Alta, Pppfffhhhttt!

Pretty much all of Solitude was open, all day long. Usually I hate advocating Solitude. But, I just can't this time!

Today I skied in some awesome conditions, with some awesome people.

As much as I hate the new Honeycomb Canyon lift I like it. I know, it's blasphemy. But, it does make for quicker laps.

Thanks fellas,

BobMc

Tuesday is fast approaching again, who's in?

Woodsy? MacDaddy? Anyone?

BobMc

Here I am again, with my weekly Monday night query...

Anyone going to Solitude tomorrow? I'll be there, looks like solo this week.

BobMc

Anyone else in? So far it looks like MacDaddy and I.

Powho? BumZ?

I'm betting MacDaddy and I will still be finding soft snow.


BobMc

BobMc

I'll be skiing Solitude tomorrow until about 1:00. I'm staying in the village so I plan to get started first thing. How about hooking up?

I have been skiing here since Saturday. Conditions have been pretty marginal, but there was some soft stuff lingering in the Headwall Forest. We've been getting snow since about 2:00 this afternoon, but man is it heavy. Weather forecast is good with snow continuing this evening so hopefully tomorrow will be good.

Also, I may not be able to access this message board later tonight, so in case I miss you I will be wearing a dark green Mountain Hardware jacket with a silver Briko helmet. I'll try to have change for a nickel.

Originally posted by release:
<STRONG>BobMc

I'll be skiing Solitude tomorrow until about 1:00. I'm staying in the village so I plan to get started first thing. How about hooking up?

I have been skiing here since Saturday. Conditions have been pretty marginal, but there was some soft stuff lingering in the Headwall Forest. We've been getting snow since about 2:00 this afternoon, but man is it heavy. Weather forecast is good with snow continuing this evening so hopefully tomorrow will be good.</STRONG>

Release,

MacDaddy and I will definitely be there tomorrow. If you read this try and meet us at the Powderhorn lift at 11:00.

I'll look kinda like this:

http://www.outdoorsinutah.com/P2050017.JPG

We'll look for ya!

BobMc

PS Hopefully Xover hasn't screwed us on the storm.

[ January 27, 2003: Message edited by: BobMc ]

I'll see ya at 11:00. It looks pretty good out there!

Another Tuesday and another some gotten (TM: PhUnk). Pretty damn good one this time!

After drinking with MacDaddy till 3am I finally passed out in his basement bedroom. I awoke at the crack of 9, feeling a bit woozy.

We made the obligatory stop at McDonalds, I of course opting for the usual...

Once we arrived at Solitude we began putting on gear, when all of sudden without a warning...

My McMuffin decides to see the light of day. A couple kicks in the snow and the offending blot is covered. I was feeling much better now. Time to ski!

Our first run down it was quickly surmised that this must be how Oregonians feel. Heavy wet snow on the lower half of the mountain.

We rode Eagle express up and ran down Powderhorn bowl to the Powderhorn lift. There we quickly recognized Release, a holler of nickle changing and the game was on.

Release was a bit worried about keeping up, the first run down that was definitely recognized as not a problem. Even though he's a resident of Arkansas the man can hang.

The Summit lift and Honeycomb Canyon held good snow all day. Later in the afternoon the sun finally shown through.

MacDaddy and I were riding the Summit lift, when suddenly the sun cleared. We had a full view of what had been had and what hadn't. The far side of the Evergreens (Scree Slope) was pretty much untouched. We ran a few laps through the area...

http://www.outdoorsinutah.com/solitude002.jpg

http://www.outdoorsinutah.com/solitude001.jpg

The lower half of the mountain set up like concrete. The run down at the end of the day had my legs begging for mercy. Tough conditions.

All in all, a pretty damn good day.

BobMc

soo...you took a crap in the parking lot??

Nice! Good to see some gotten (tm: phUnk)

Once we arrived at Solitude we began putting on gear, when all of sudden without a warning...

My McMuffin decides to see the light of day. A couple kicks in the snow and the offending blot is covered. I was feeling much better now. Time to ski!

, that cracks me up

BobMc,

Thanks for the turns. Although it was short, it was great to meet you and MacDaddy - true inspiration. As I was headed down the canyon that afternoon I had visions of you guys bustin' the thick powder with the hill all to yourselves. My weekend was too short as usual, but alas I'll be out again soon.

Originally posted by BobMc:
<STRONG>Here I am again, with my weekly Monday night query...Anyone going to Solitude tomorrow?
BobMc</STRONG>

Yep. You there this week?

spatters (at) red-bean (dot) com

Email sent, I'll see ya' up there!

BobMc

Another Monday night call out, anyone going? I'll be there tomorrow morning tasting the leftover freshies in Honeycomb and other places.

BobMc

Get Some!

What would a Monday night be without BobMc bumping his Solitude thread?

I'll be there tomorrow! It's currently snowing at my house down in the valley. Tomorrow should be goooooood!

Powderhorn at 11 if anyone will be there.

BobMc

^Bump^

Gonna Git Sum Tomorrow! It's currently snowing at the BobMc domicile.

So far we have Iceman, Frozenwater, Jayfrizzo, Tuffy, and a few of his friends.

Anyone else coming, Solituesday should be sweeeeeet! Bwaaaaaahaaaahhaaaaaaa!

BobMc

*sniff*