12/13 Eastside - Mammoth/June mountain stoke & conditions thread:

[jtran10]

I know it's early to plan, but is anyone from SD area going up weekend of the 15/16? Preferably leaving after work Friday/early Sat, returning Sunday night? Also posted this on the hook up board etc etc

Want to head up that weekend (finally!) but sounds like the gf will need the car in town.

hutash - I could use a BAF ticket or 2

[trex_9]

I know it's early to plan, but is anyone from SD area going up weekend of the 15/16? Preferably leaving after work Friday/early Sat, returning Sunday night? Also posted this on the hook up board etc etc

Want to head up that weekend (finally!) but sounds like the gf will need the car in town.

hutash - I could use a BAF ticket or 2

I cant go that weekend but got you covered on BAF tickets if you need some. send me an email or PM and I will send them through.

[pajamas]

yeah hutash. not knowing the nooks and having half the mountain closed limited where any soft snow would be I think.

i didn't get a look at convict area. may have a pic of bloody/sherwins from monday.

[PowerWhore7]

Fun day on the mountain, take a look...

















Probably going to head over to Convict to see what’s up, the crest looked fucking ridiculous today and we are probably going to head out that way tomorrow. Let you guys know...

[Long duc dong]

Nice photos PW7!! They really make me want to ski this weekend. It makes me pumped just sitting at my desk. Hopefully the wind will keep things smooth for the weekend, looks like there was some snow to be had.

Way to get into Philippe's. How was it in there? It actually looks more filled in than I expected, amazing for this time of year. How was the exit?

Noids looked nice too, with some huckin' thrown in. Seems like a great day. How much snow would you say they got up high?

[highanxiety]

Good to be back in town and super awesome day on the mountain for sure..





Throw your hands up!









And some more....

[Long duc dong]

Nice!!

More stoke to pump me up for the weekend.

[AKbruin]

Nice photos, highanxiety.

Any word/photos on conditions around Dana Plateau? Is Powerhouse doable/worth it? I'm assuming lower V Bowl is dirt.

[highanxiety]

Nice photos, highanxiety.

Any word/photos on conditions around Dana Plateau? Is Powerhouse doable/worth it? I'm assuming lower V Bowl is dirt.

Just got into town last night, so have not been up that way yet. Plan to poke around the crest tomorrow and maybe check out convict area just to see whats up around there.

[CMER]

Hey I recently moved to LA, and will always be looking to share rides and ski this season. I'm fairly new to the forums, but my older brother, Atrain505, could vouch for me if your curious haha.

I'll be heading up this weekend. PM or write back if you would like to ski and/or ride. Thanks

[Hosehead1423]

Hey y'all. For anyone whose skied in the area over the last couple of days, what are the avy conditions like around the crest?

[Franz Klammer]

Well, it is Mammoth after all. Every foot of powder comes with three feet of wind. The pow is there, you just have to know where to find it, hint: where the wind doesn't blow. While I have had some great pow days at Mammoth, they are few and far between due to wind, and a tendency to have heavy snow.

Yeah, it's not that difficult to find. And who cares about powder if you can ski steep lines on Bloody, the Plateau, Convict, Rock Creek, ...?

Speaking of which, what's the word on the southern Eastern Sierra, that is Bishop and south of it. Did that get any snow?

[jeddy]

Damn... strong second post & welcome to the Eastside thread.

Why, thanks! Been some great and photogenic skiing out there, but not necessarily at the same time...



Final run of the day yesterday. Lower Jaws bowl. Better skiing, poorer pic.

Hey y'all. For anyone whose skied in the area over the last couple of days, what are the avy conditions like around the crest?

We found fairly significant wind affect in the newest (from Wednesday) snow, fwiw. We ran into Sue-the-avalanche-specialist on our way out of the Crest. She was scoping things, getting oriented, gathering data.

[powfiend]

Anyone know if it would be possible to ride sleds up the 120 to tioga lakes right now?

[jcnoble5]

I know it's early to plan, but is anyone from SD area going up weekend of the 15/16? Preferably leaving after work Friday/early Sat, returning Sunday night? Also posted this on the hook up board etc etc

Want to head up that weekend (finally!) but sounds like the gf will need the car in town.

hutash - I could use a BAF ticket or 2

If JT doesn't use the BAF tix, and you still have some available, let me know!

[Boomer28]

Was going to head up with the Wife but she has to bail due to some work stuff she has to take care of this weekend.....still thinking of making the trek thought...

So anyone from LA feel like driving up early tomorrow morning? I'm cool with driving. Short of finding some place to crash would probably just head back Sat. evening.

[Boomer28]

leaving Friday afternoon from LA. If anybody is around after the early ups and wants to take some laps, PM me or give me a shout. Teal and yellow Armada jacket. I'm 6' 6", easy to spot. Cheers

Just went back and saw this, you still heading up tonight? Where you staying?

[CMER]

I'm down to drive up early tomorrow morning.

[TelePin]

Yeah, it's not that difficult to find. And who cares about powder if you can ski steep lines on Bloody, the Plateau, Convict, Rock Creek, ...?

Speaking of which, what's the word on the southern Eastern Sierra, that is Bishop and south of it. Did that get any snow?

Camped Bishop Monday night before Mammoth lifts on Tues. Basin mtn looks filled in except toe of slope and up towards Wahoo snow. Depth is the question, as I didn't go all the way up into the buttermilks. Maybe call the gear exchange Bishop and see if they have a Back Country report or just poke around for fun. Would have liked to see Table Mtn, but I assume that will take later in winter to fill in plus I was running late and wanted to get some of Chair 23 before the winds.
Check this site may help. (South Lake)
http://cdec.water.ca.gov/snow/curren...OwensMono.html

[Boomer28]

I'm down to drive up early tomorrow morning.

Send you a PM, but what you thinking plans/timing wise?

[jtran10]

boomer, any plans to drive up next weekend? I'd assume you're in SD.

Trying to figure out if I can catch a ride or if I want to try and scoop a cheapish flight to SLC. Ski bug hit me hard this week.

[PowerWhore7]

Did some laps on Red Cone today with Highanxiety and we found some sweet untracked snow. Take a look...



Lap 1




Jaws...


Lap 2


Change for a nickel?


Down low

[Boomer28]

boomer, any plans to drive up next weekend? I'd assume you're in SD.

Trying to figure out if I can catch a ride or if I want to try and scoop a cheapish flight to SLC. Ski bug hit me hard this week.

North/West of LA actually but on the way I guess. Not sure what the plans are for next weekend, but might be down for another run.

Heading up at the ass crack of dawn tomorrow for the day with CMER, looking forward to 1st tracks of the season.

[highanxiety]

Wasn't really sure what we were going to find up there today, the turns up high were nice, lower down there was a breakable crust, but not bad on a board. Great little adventure with PW7 for sure, can't really complain for this time of year.

[yogachik]

Hey I recently moved to LA, and will always be looking to share rides and ski this season. I'm fairly new to the forums, but my older brother, Atrain505, could vouch for me if your curious haha.

Welcome to LA, Athan's little brother!