Search:
Type: Posts; User: S_jenks
Search: Search took 0.11 seconds.
-
03-17-2024, 05:19 PM
Thread: Cascadia/WA Pow Farming 23/24
by S_jenks- Replies
- 657
- Views
- 77,685
Since there is no active thread for the AK, I...
Since there is no active thread for the AK, I figure that this one will do for a trip to the far narth
First timer up at Alyeska, despite years of living with AK people and hearing all the... -
03-15-2024, 11:04 PM
- Replies
- 21,957
- Views
- 3,831,070
Tram will always be a desirable product. You got...
Tram will always be a desirable product. You got the sightseeing foot traffic and ski crowd that will be more than happy to take advantage of the new tram rules. Might take a season or two before...
-
03-15-2024, 10:49 PM
Thread: Cascadia/WA Pow Farming 23/24
by S_jenks- Replies
- 657
- Views
- 77,685
Escaping to the far north for a little while: ...
Escaping to the far north for a little while:
490714 -
03-04-2024, 07:47 PM
Thread: Cascadia/WA Pow Farming 23/24
by S_jenks- Replies
- 657
- Views
- 77,685
Cascadia/WA Pow Farming 23/24
We did manage to get some xc time up in the Olympics. Absolutely nukage the entire time, could only imagine what is was like in the upper elevations.
489319 -
03-02-2024, 08:37 PM
Thread: Cascadia/WA Pow Farming 23/24
by S_jenks- Replies
- 657
- Views
- 77,685
7:45am. Felt like there was some kind of accident...
7:45am. Felt like there was some kind of accident at first when traffic was stop-go at the 11-mile out sign. But it just kept going and eating up time, and we eventually decided to cut our losses.
... -
03-02-2024, 01:30 PM
Thread: Cascadia/WA Pow Farming 23/24
by S_jenks- Replies
- 657
- Views
- 77,685
Got to experience our first true Crystal crush...
Got to experience our first true Crystal crush this morning. Thought we were being clever leaving from Enumclaw but a bad night of sleep killed our departure time just enough to doom us.
... -
03-01-2024, 12:29 AM
Thread: Cascadia/WA Pow Farming 23/24
by S_jenks- Replies
- 657
- Views
- 77,685
Talked to a patroller up there today. Asked him...
Talked to a patroller up there today. Asked him about Northway not opening as he headed for the gondola, and replied that the snowpack was waaaay to sketchy right now to try and open it up. Said that...
-
02-27-2024, 12:43 PM
Thread: Cascadia/WA Pow Farming 23/24
by S_jenks- Replies
- 657
- Views
- 77,685
Baker was good on Monday, and people were hungry...
Baker was good on Monday, and people were hungry hungry hippos for the new snow. The crowds lightened up quick though.
488357
488358
The wife thoroughly enjoyed herself and exploring the... -
02-22-2024, 11:14 AM
Thread: Cascadia/WA Pow Farming 23/24
by S_jenks- Replies
- 657
- Views
- 77,685
Supposed to be visiting up in Whatcom this...
Supposed to be visiting up in Whatcom this weekend with the wife. Currently trying to convince her on the merits of calling in sick Monday, or to tell her workplace that its "too scary to drive down...
-
02-22-2024, 11:09 AM
Thread: Getting dressed in the parking lot
by S_jenks- Replies
- 152
- Views
- 10,934
It ain't the sweating in the car that gets me,...
It ain't the sweating in the car that gets me, but if I am being a strugglebus that morning and/or in a rush then I'll be glad to have that extra top.
Also...
This was definitely a an... -
02-22-2024, 10:09 AM
Thread: Getting dressed in the parking lot
by S_jenks- Replies
- 152
- Views
- 10,934
This x2 for me. For some reason I more-easily...
This x2 for me.
For some reason I more-easily sweat than others, which can become an annoyance during outdoor activities.
So I've gotten used to bringing extra top layers just so I can cycle... -
02-13-2024, 10:35 AM
- Replies
- 2,167
- Views
- 319,702
Holy shit was that YOU getting airlifted out of...
Holy shit was that YOU getting airlifted out of there on Sat??
Absolutely brutal injury to go through. So sorry to see that happen, and wishing all the best on the recovery. -
02-11-2024, 03:24 PM
- Replies
- 21,957
- Views
- 3,831,070
Are you actually implying that there is a time...
Are you actually implying that there is a time where the bowl AINT fun???
Blasphemy. -
02-11-2024, 03:14 PM
- Replies
- 2,167
- Views
- 319,702
The cottonwoods felt alive this week, which stood...
The cottonwoods felt alive this week, which stood in strong contrast to the season weve been having in the PNW.
486502
A little bit of blue. Lots of powder. Only had time for iPhone pics since... -
02-09-2024, 05:06 PM
- Replies
- 2,167
- Views
- 319,702
Snow this fun hurts all the more when the ski...
Snow this fun hurts all the more when the ski season at home has sucked hard.
486254
486255
486256
486257 -
02-08-2024, 03:10 PM
- Replies
- 2,167
- Views
- 319,702
A silly day indeed! It was a fine day up the...
A silly day indeed!
It was a fine day up the slightly-larger canyon.
486087
Small but dedicated crowd for the rope drops.
486088 -
02-08-2024, 12:06 AM
- Replies
- 2,167
- Views
- 319,702
Dear mags, We are a small and humble band of...
Dear mags,
We are a small and humble band of merry travelers, who have come to seek refuge in the Wasatch for a few days. Some from the Puget Sound, others from the Stowe Valley.
If any of you... -
01-30-2024, 11:27 AM
Thread: Cascadia/WA Pow Farming 23/24
by S_jenks- Replies
- 657
- Views
- 77,685
Ullr save us!
Ullr save us!
-
01-29-2024, 01:49 PM
- Replies
- 61
- Views
- 5,894
Those damn wolves, they'll get ye'!
Those damn wolves, they'll get ye'!
-
01-28-2024, 01:03 PM
- Replies
- 61
- Views
- 5,894
Woman gets stuck 15hours in Gondola overnight
https://www.kcra.com/article/heavenly-ski-resort-woman-stuck-gondola-15-hours/46557458
Has this happened much before? -
01-26-2024, 10:47 PM
Thread: Cascadia/WA Pow Farming 23/24
by S_jenks- Replies
- 657
- Views
- 77,685
TBH Im a little surprised how empty the carpool...
TBH Im a little surprised how empty the carpool lots and lanes are around here. Its making us plan out ski days with friends more, since its easier to get on the hill when you are out there...
-
01-26-2024, 09:24 PM
Thread: Cascadia/WA Pow Farming 23/24
by S_jenks- Replies
- 657
- Views
- 77,685
Got up to crusty land for some midweek turns, and...
Got up to crusty land for some midweek turns, and was pleasantly surprised at the conditions. Upper mountain had a solid refresh cycle, with boot-top turns hiding in the untracked areas.
Down low?... -
01-23-2024, 09:56 PM
- Replies
- 1,540
- Views
- 193,242
Digging the glass bowl, looks very clean.
Digging the glass bowl, looks very clean.
-
01-23-2024, 09:11 AM
Thread: Old Volant Chubbs - Salvageable or no?
by S_jenks- Replies
- 13
- Views
- 855
Oh don't worry you guys, I got other sticks but...
Oh don't worry you guys, I got other sticks but these are sentimental ones I wanna keep.
I'll still be happy to wait for you all at the bottom when I give them a rip. -
01-22-2024, 06:00 PM
Thread: Old Volant Chubbs - Salvageable or no?
by S_jenks- Replies
- 13
- Views
- 855
Ill admit, sourcing the right bindings to fit...
Ill admit, sourcing the right bindings to fit this ski and then drill feels like an imposing task for someone not versed in doing himself. Perhaps I need to take a trip through the mount your own...
-
01-22-2024, 10:45 AM
Thread: Old Volant Chubbs - Salvageable or no?
by S_jenks- Replies
- 13
- Views
- 855
Old Volant Chubbs - Salvageable or no?
Howdy mags,
I recently visited my parents house, and was gifted a pair of old Volant Chubb skis from the garage. They havent gotten much use over the years since they were supposed to be for my... -
01-20-2024, 11:31 PM
Thread: Cascadia/WA Pow Farming 23/24
by S_jenks- Replies
- 657
- Views
- 77,685
Cascadia/WA Pow Farming 23/24
Moody day up high.
483830
483828
483829
Refrozen mashed potato mank up high, increasingly decent spring mush as you went lower. Looking a bit sporty around the base area though- bunch of... -
01-19-2024, 06:26 PM
- Replies
- 21,957
- Views
- 3,831,070
HO-LEE-SHIT Turner actually popping off? And...
HO-LEE-SHIT
Turner actually popping off? And someone actually timed their visit correctly?? And on a privately-rented day???
Truly a rare event, certainly more rare than a pow day at Teton Pass... -
01-19-2024, 01:23 PM
Thread: Cascadia/WA Pow Farming 23/24
by S_jenks- Replies
- 657
- Views
- 77,685
So while Ive skied Crystal multiple times...
So while Ive skied Crystal multiple times before, Ive never once braved a weekend day. How Fed are? Were coming from Oly area.
Friends tried to shralp Snoqualmie yesterday and had to turn... -
01-16-2024, 12:39 AM
Thread: Cascadia/WA Pow Farming 23/24
by S_jenks- Replies
- 657
- Views
- 77,685
Some random pics from the weekend, which...
Some random pics from the weekend, which consisted of random PNW adventuring.
483181
483182
483183
483184 -
01-12-2024, 12:07 PM
Thread: Cascadia/WA Pow Farming 23/24
by S_jenks- Replies
- 657
- Views
- 77,685
Ive actually tried this on two separate...
Ive actually tried this on two separate occasions for submarined skis. It can definitely work if you know the exact area you are searching. But the more snow loading you get the less effective it...
-
01-07-2024, 09:23 PM
Thread: Cascadia/WA Pow Farming 23/24
by S_jenks- Replies
- 657
- Views
- 77,685
Cascadia/WA Pow Farming 23/24
Baker was busy as a beehive in the morning, but the crowds thinned out quickly as the day wore on and more ropes dropped. A leg burnin day for sure.
Cant blame half the town turning out when... -
01-06-2024, 06:55 PM
Thread: Cascadia/WA Pow Farming 23/24
by S_jenks- Replies
- 657
- Views
- 77,685
Update: Skiing is still fun. 481870 481872...
Update: Skiing is still fun.
481870
481872
481873
Baker in low tide conditions is actually quite a riot, and the legs got a much needed workout. Lotta people slamming out there today so I... -
01-04-2024, 06:23 PM
Thread: Cascadia/WA Pow Farming 23/24
by S_jenks- Replies
- 657
- Views
- 77,685
Wait- Doesnt the Forest Service determine the...
Wait- Doesnt the Forest Service determine the close dates because they are at least partially on FS land? Im still getting used to not being in the sticks of Montana, but I know the local FS office...
-
01-03-2024, 11:19 AM
Thread: Cascadia/WA Pow Farming 23/24
by S_jenks- Replies
- 657
- Views
- 77,685
Ugh, you are such a tease NOAA! Was planning...
Ugh, you are such a tease NOAA!
Was planning to golf up in Bellingham this weekend, looks like Ill need to trade the clubs in for the skis. -
01-02-2024, 02:03 AM
Thread: Tecton vs shift
by S_jenks- Replies
- 37
- Views
- 2,687
This makes me happy to still be rocking my marker...
This makes me happy to still be rocking my marker epf frame bindings.
Heavier? Yes.
But it continues to get me up and down, while never letting me down. Ill probably do cast 2.0 when it... -
12-28-2023, 09:24 PM
- Replies
- 2,494
- Views
- 239,442
Drink the Depression Away Cleveland Browns Support Group
BROWNS ARE IN THE PLAYOFFS BABY!!!!!! REJOICE REJOICE EMMANUEL!!!!!!
-
12-28-2023, 08:54 AM
Thread: Do You Own A Bathrobe?
by S_jenks- Replies
- 36
- Views
- 8,012
This is huge drawback to robes- the pooping...
This is huge drawback to robes- the pooping problem. Its like the mrs wearing one of those bodysuits and then having to fully strip just to sit on the porcelain throne.
And yeah Ive a robe- it... -
12-19-2023, 02:02 PM
- Replies
- 21,957
- Views
- 3,831,070
5th grade is looking spicy.
5th grade is looking spicy.
-
12-09-2023, 10:52 AM
- Replies
- 21,957
- Views
- 3,831,070
I know that dude in the mono ski, hes becoming...
I know that dude in the mono ski, hes becoming one of those fixtures of the BBowl crowd.
He currently lives in a small RV after his landlord sold the house he was renting in Bozeman. Dude makes... -
12-09-2023, 08:57 AM
Thread: going nordic = going ghay?
by S_jenks- Replies
- 994
- Views
- 147,383
Early season so far has provided some...
Early season so far has provided some opportunities for skinny sticking.
Toured around lookout pass last week with the pup in tow:
478799
Decent start of a base at the time, but not enough... -
12-07-2023, 03:22 PM
Thread: Burger and a Beer
by S_jenks- Replies
- 63
- Views
- 5,627
They still advertised a $5.50 burger last time I...
They still advertised a $5.50 burger last time I was in there early-October. I usually splurge an extra dollar or two though to get a bacon on it.
But if its past midnight? Then only breakfast... -
12-07-2023, 02:00 PM
- Replies
- 21,957
- Views
- 3,831,070
Turner just like, doesnt exist most years...
Turner just like, doesnt exist most years anymore- save for a few weeks each winter where the stars align. They are the lowest elevation area in the state and probably going to be the first to go.
-
11-29-2023, 04:19 PM
Thread: WOOT WOOT! Nukin' in Missoula
by S_jenks- Replies
- 4,749
- Views
- 839,446
Yeah that one caught me by surprise. Since they...
Yeah that one caught me by surprise. Since they paid Skytrac to install it, I'd imagine that Snowbowl could at least have the lift 'fixes' covered by them?
I thought this was a big 'ol... -
11-18-2023, 05:52 PM
Thread: 2023 College Football Thread
by S_jenks- Replies
- 1,092
- Views
- 74,797
I just came here to say that Montana State played...
I just came here to say that Montana State played a god-awful game today, how the hell can they claim to have the same winning record going into that matchup. And they played like shit in year when...
-
11-18-2023, 05:49 PM
Thread: Anyone here under 30 years old?
by S_jenks- Replies
- 146
- Views
- 13,436
30 on the nose just this year. Other than insta,...
30 on the nose just this year. Other than insta, Ive abandoned all other forms of social media. And I dont even post on there anymore or look at what friends are doing- mainly get recipes, workout...
-
11-11-2023, 12:03 AM
- Replies
- 1,700
- Views
- 229,881
Being in the Oly area, I get the feeling that...
Being in the Oly area, I get the feeling that this will be a frequent visit for us this winter.
-
10-20-2023, 08:36 AM
Thread: Friday Game: Word Association
by S_jenks- Replies
- 28,853
- Views
- 2,169,416
Friday Game: Word Association
Diabolical
-
10-13-2023, 11:55 PM
- Replies
- 49
- Views
- 1,507
Oh, and extra shoutout to Mannys, that place was...
Oh, and extra shoutout to Mannys, that place was so good we went back the next day.
472768
Rueben sandwich with Matzo Ball & Kreplach soup . Oh man.
472769
472770 -
10-13-2023, 06:24 PM
- Replies
- 49
- Views
- 1,507
Lastly, the bourbon and drinks were stellar in...
Lastly, the bourbon and drinks were stellar in Louisville. Solid range of options, and you were hard-pressed to be dissatisfied anywhere you went.
472737
472738
472739
472740
Results 1 to 50 of 300