Oops, I stand corrected. I didn't read the article close enough. Thanks for pointing that out Bunion.

Edit: As Bunion points out below I was wrong. I was confusing operators.

It was really nice at BB today. As a weekend warrior I'm loving the reservation system. Makes weekends feel like midweek days.

Untracked Nose around noon
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Before too many pitchforks come out for the family about this lawsuit, there is a good chance a life insurance company is bringing the suit, not the family themselves. Just keep that in mind before...

Schlassmans opened today and if you played aspects and drifts right it skied decently but plenty of rocks pretty much everywhere
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Yep, nice to have some softish turns today. Ridge opened, so don't forget your beacon

If you don't have a pass log in and make a reservation. Then go to the pass office on the day of the reservation and they will give you a pass. It's really not too difficult and has been run better...

Yeah it was nice to have more variety with PK opening. Props to whoever brought a beacon to hike the fingers, that's some optimism

At the same time, it was pleasant to not have the full wrod effect. Maybe cause I haven't had a problem getting a reservation, but this season might be nice with the quota especially if you're lucky...

I'm trying not to panic until New Years, but the extended forecast is looking bleak. Still fun to slide around on snow, even if there isn't very much.

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Heard it was fun considering the snow. I'll be up there tomorrow for a bit, if anyone wants to make some turns shoot me a message.

Micah Abrams and Sierra Shafer
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Got to step 4 of 5 on the checkout when the server went down. Logged back in around 2:50 and was able to get a Friday spot no problem.

^^^This.

Mt. St. Elias is serious business, this was a training run for the Mira Face.

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Thanks for the update Bobby

My BB pass has not arrived, pic uploaded and waiver signed. Any guesses on the hold up or should I just call tomorrow?

Bridger delayed opening due to lack of snow... might have to head up north and check out Teton Pass unless this high pressure breaks.

SWMT is a pretty big area, but decent spots in the Bozeman/Big Sky area include Beehive Basin near Big Sky, Fairy Lake in the Bridgers, you can tour up Bridger Bowl, Hyalite Canyon has lots of...

Lots of unanswered questions about the BB reservation system. Everyone should just cancel their pass :fm:

My thinking is it will be tough to get reservations on days that have a high proportion of local skiers (powder days, events, etc), which might not be the typical busy time of year (x-mas, Presidents...

I can only speak for myself but I'm actually pretty happy with the current plan. The 80/20 ratio will be pretty nice, especially on the super deep days when the powder snobs normally show up. I also...

25" in Red Lodge this morning. Off to a good start, hopefully it sticks around.

I hear Spearfish is nice :fmicon:

Here's the go pro footage of them triggering the slide. Judge for yourself
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I was just noting that this administration has not complied with a single court order or subpoena and I don't think this would be the one to break that trend. They'll just appeal it until either it...

Ummm...based on previous lawsuits against him, I don't think you'll get much info even if the court rules in your favor.

I'm seriously considering it, I just don't want to have to drive 2+ hours each way to ski. Like many folks, I can sneak out from work on weekdays and depending on how the reservations are set-up...

I generally agree with most of your post except these two lines. Bridger *should* know their operating capacity during a normal season, so they could say that they plan to open at 25% capacity and...

Yep, even in the video OP posted, he drops in with two poles but then suddenly is able to self-arrest with an ice axe and dangle from it. Seems he uses some creative editing to make it seem...

IMO the problem with the Bridger winter plan is that it raises more questions than answers. Ok, so there will be reservations, what are they capping capacity at? How far in advance do they need to...

WTF does this even mean? I have a feeling this season will be an utter cluster fuck...

As a BB skier, I don't hear much negativity about BS other than it's expensive and you can't sneak up there for 2 hours of skiing before/after work. In fact, most of the folks I ski with will jump...

Agree 100%, it's not going to be novices poaching your stash or getting avalanched. It's going to be the people who are good skiers in-bounds and normally spend a few days in the sidecountry every...

Latest update on the Bridger rumor mill. Heard from a long time patroller that some sort of reservation system is on the table for this season.

I used to live up by Leverich and I'm pretty sure my dog tree'd that bear a few times. Only black bear I've seen with white on the chest around here, but I'm sure there are others.

I think a limit on pass sales would be more of a result of too much demand to safely run the mountain, if Big Sky doesn't sell anymore passes and Bridger stay wide open the lift line will stretch to...

Bridger season pass sales cap rumor is still going around so I bought my pass so I don't miss out. Gonna be a shit show if all the Big Sky defectors and new arrivals are planning on skiing at...

If you're coming from the Front Range a Big Sky pass might be an easier transition. Bridger is definitely a little different from most CO resorts and Big Sky has more of a Colorado feel. Otherwise...

I've heard there is a maximum number of passes they will sell but it's such a large number I don't think they have ever been close to capping sales. Might be different with 'rona this year. They...

You lose cell service pretty quick south of red lodge and dont get a signal again until Cody or Gardiner

Thanks for sharing those, I was aware of both avalanches but never followed up with the legal ramifications.

Interesting, and I'd like to learn more about the lawsuits in Telluride and Teton Pass (who won the case for example?). Europe and particularly Italy was the first thing that came to mind reading the...

Do people ever get cited with endangerment on Teton Pass? Seems like every season some yahoo kicks a slide into traffic and I'm wondering if there is precedent. I don't think these guys made good...

My crystal ball is telling me that Saturday the gate at the state line will be closed, full opening on Sunday afternoon.

Just spent two days on a SAR with this exact circumstance (no phone/note). We had ~200 people volunteer on day 2, and very little social distancing. If someone was sick in that group, they easily...

Sorry to have to bring this up, but can Bozeman folks please adhere to the stay at home order? I don't care if you ski or mtn bike or float, but please stick to Gallatin county. I live on the fairer...

No worries about a reference, hopefully his schedule isn't too full and he has availability.

My buddy Chris at Insight Electric (406-579-0228) might be able to help you out.