Wasatch 23/24 Stoke Thread: Red Snake Coverage coming at you live from tgapp's fartba

[zion zig zag]

I know! Been sick with the plague for 12 days now and not only have I missed work, I can't ski uggh. Been following the storms avidly from the couch.

I feel your pain….I tweaked my knee last Thursday and have been nursing it since then. Every day I wake up to see another 6, 8, or 14” on the webcam.

[beaterdit]

Damn man hope it’s not serious and you’re back on the sticks soon.

Nice shots Swimmer, and everyone else!

[singlecross]

We’re taking a lap.

Driving out of the Bozeman doughnut hole and coming to Utah for a few.

We were well advised to miss the shitshow of LCC on a weekend so thinking Snowbasin for the weekend will be less shitty?
Anyone around Snowbasin this weekend? Recommend a camping spot there? Any help appreciated.

Mon/Tues at Alta/Bird… we’ve got a spot there thanks to telefree. Many thanks.

Wed/Thurs at the Beav meetup… ski ya there!

[tgapp]

We’re taking a lap.

Driving out of the Bozeman doughnut hole and coming to Utah for a few.

We were well advised to miss the shitshow of LCC on a weekend so thinking Snowbasin for the weekend will be less shitty?
Anyone around Snowbasin this weekend? Recommend a camping spot there? Any help appreciated.

Mon/Tues at Alta/Bird… we’ve got a spot there thanks to telefree. Many thanks.

Wed/Thurs at the Beav meetup… ski ya there!

you can stay in my driveway if you want

camping is a little tough; not sure what campgrounds are open. maybe one near pine view?

we'll be up at Basin this weekend, I think

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[singlecross]

you can stay in my driveway if you want

camping is a little tough; not sure what campgrounds are open. maybe one near pine view?

we'll be up at Basin this weekend, I think

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Awesome! Thanks tgapp… pm-ing my digits to contact directly.

[funkendrenchman]

Longshot... anyone have a condo at Solitude they want to rent out 2/29 or 3/1-3/3?

[muted reborn]

Spines are back. Or I'm finally back they have been waiting awhile, I dunno.

[Brock Landers]

Awesome! Thanks tgapp… pm-ing my digits to contact directly.

I’ll be around Alta or bird those days

[westoxified]

Spines are back.

there's alot that is back

[swimmy]

Hit my boss up for that raise. Instead, he said "how about we just go to Alta?"

First time...I'm a fan.



Now back to Montana.

[muted reborn]

there's alot that is back

Including Springtime.

Swimmy - amazing photos as always.

[SLCUTAH]

The graupel skiing at Snowbird yesterday was silky smooth goodness, hope that layer does not cause problems when the next storm rolls in.

[EWG]

Hit my boss up for that raise. Instead, he said "how about we just go to Alta?"

First time...I'm a fan.



Now back to Montana.

Great shot.

[Marshal Olson]

We’re taking a lap.

Driving out of the Bozeman doughnut hole and coming to Utah for a few.

We were well advised to miss the shitshow of LCC on a weekend so thinking Snowbasin for the weekend will be less shitty?
Anyone around Snowbasin this weekend? Recommend a camping spot there? Any help appreciated.

Mon/Tues at Alta/Bird… we’ve got a spot there thanks to telefree. Many thanks.

Wed/Thurs at the Beav meetup… ski ya there!

I'm usually at snowbird Mon/Tues, hit me up if you make it there then!

[singlecross]

I'm usually at snowbird Mon/Tues, hit me up if you make it there then!

Will do… just loaded my HLab R120’s in the camper to go run over some tourists. Oh, wait… I’m the tourist?! Hmmm…

[telefreewasatch]

The graupel skiing at Snowbird yesterday was silky smooth goodness, hope that layer does not cause problems when the next storm rolls in.

Hazard from graupel snowfall falls to bout zero after 8 hrs or so.
Exception being where it piles up deep under cliff bands, etc. overweighting rotten snow if its gathered there.
Bout the fastest stabalizing snow form there is...
Oh and it skis kinda surfy, eh?

[Core Shot]

That was a wierd snow day. Four flavors.
Started spackle. Went great graupel.
Dropped the T down to Watson for water and pocket snacks and the graupel turned to sugar (I guess it was just super deep untracked graupel)! That was trippy. After the break went to savor that sugar line and it was powder. Closing bell was freshies all over.

Today was awesome. Backside first run after being closed for days was sweet. Catherine’s was lapped extensively.

Nothing Utah blower this trip but great fun was had. Hate to leave but Jackson is getting the goods next week and I need more.

[swimmy]

Swimmy - amazing photos as always.

Great shot.

Thanks!

Backside first run after being closed for days was sweet.

Not really knowing our way around, we just lucked into this zone on our 3rd run. There was still a lot of untracked snow. Super fun.



I follow this thread and understand the frustration dealing with crowds, traffic, etc. But Alta was cool...and an absolutely beautiful landscape. It was also interesting not having snowboarders around.

I'll be back for sure.

[Backward_Banana]

I'm in town for a bit and started the trip off with something we don't really have up in the PNW - roadside chutes. Super good snow conditions, super easy and fun access. Unfortunately some kook dropped in on top of us (he knew we were there), triggered a small slab and took my partner and I for a ride. Luckily everyone is alright, a bit jarring to have that happen, but I know there's a lot of ski pressure around here.



Would love to link up with folks for some touring (or possibly lifts with this storm) if anyone is willing to show an out of towner around.

[Dantheman]

Glad you're OK! How did he know you were there? While that does really suck, it's a risk you assume if you proceed to climb when there's a booter in.

[Backward_Banana]

Glad you're OK! How did he know you were there? While that does really suck, it's a risk you assume if you proceed to climb when there's a booter in.

Thanks! We had talked to him at the last transition point where nd talked about finishing it to the top as a group, but he pulled ahead while we were faffing with gear. We were probably 5-10 min behind. But it's a good point, I would have been very wary and put in a new booter if we hadn't just talked to the guy. Either way, walked out of it and it's a good lesson that if someone isn't in your group you can't assume they follow the same ethic as you I guess.

[Dantheman]

We had talked to him at the last transition point where nd talked about finishing it to the top as a group, but he pulled ahead while we were faffing with gear. We were probably 5-10 min behind.

Yeesh, that's a supremely douchey move for him to pull knowing you're just a few minutes behind.

[telefreewasatch]

Thanks! We had talked to him at the last transition point where nd talked about finishing it to the top as a group, but he pulled ahead while we were faffing with gear. We were probably 5-10 min behind. But it's a good point, I would have been very wary and put in a new booter if we hadn't just talked to the guy. Either way, walked out of it and it's a good lesson that if someone isn't in your group you can't assume they follow the same ethic as you I guess.

Was there an interaction post event?
Kinda curious bout what mighta been said.
How high were you all.
Not many get to luge the Y.
Select few.
Well done.
Can think of worse places to get sluffed outta.
Not the first or last time fellow enthusiasts and natural avalanches have caused havoc on those in their tracks in that path.

[swimmy]

One more from Solitude this past Wednesday

[Brock Landers]

Anyone got a soli parking Rez for tmrw (Sunday)?