Loveland tomorrow?

**Danno** · 12-16-2015, 06:01 PM

Originally Posted by adrenalated

Says the guy who skis at wanker park...

how do you think I know that there are no steeps, I'm familiar with the concept!

still, you have to admit, when we know that the ridge ain't open, and in a post that says that A-Bowl wasn't even open, reading about the "steeps" at LL is pretty funny.

**stfu&gbtw** · 12-16-2015, 06:42 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

how do you think I know that there are no steeps, I'm familiar with the concept!

still, you have to admit, when we know that the ridge ain't open, and in a post that says that A-Bowl wasn't even open, reading about the "steeps" at LL is pretty funny.

THE RIDGE!!!1

is steep for about 3 turns.

**adrenalated** · 12-16-2015, 07:09 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

still, you have to admit, when we know that the ridge ain't open, and in a post that says that A-Bowl wasn't even open, reading about the "steeps" at LL is pretty funny.

All the black/double black terrain on 1 is colloquially known as "the steeps," smartass.

**stfu&gbtw** · 12-16-2015, 07:12 PM

Originally Posted by adrenalated

All the black/double black terrain on 1 is colloquially known as "the steeps," smartass.

In North Korea, Kim Jong Un is colloquially known as a The Great Leader. Just because something is a colloquialism doesn't make it true.

**adrenalated** · 12-16-2015, 07:14 PM

I didn't post an opinion on whether or not the name was accurate, I was merely explaining what everyone calls it. All the front range resorts are pretty flat IMO.

**digitaldeath** · 12-16-2015, 07:27 PM

Originally Posted by adrenalated

I didn't post an opinion on whether or not the name was accurate, I was merely explaining what everyone calls it. All the front range resorts are pretty flat IMO.

Where do you go then?

**stfu&gbtw** · 12-16-2015, 08:01 PM

Originally Posted by adrenalated

I didn't post an opinion on whether or not the name was accurate, I was merely explaining what everyone calls it. All the front range resorts are pretty flat IMO.

Originally Posted by digitaldeath

Where do you go then?

A-Basin. Between Jump, Gauthier, and SfB (side country) you'll get all you want, and then some. In all honesty, I'd be astounded if you bagged any of them. 13 Cornices is probably all you need and that's not even a dbd.

**The SnowShow** · 12-16-2015, 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by stfu&gbtw

A-Basin. Between Jump, Gauthier, and SfB (side country) you'll get all you want, and then some. In all honesty, I'd be astounded if you bagged any of them. 13 Cornices is probably all you need and that's not even a dbd.

Not to mention the entire east wall. Plenty of great lines up there.

**stfu&gbtw** · 12-16-2015, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by The SnowShow

Not to mention the entire east wall. Plenty of great lines up there.

Probably not open until April.

**stfu&gbtw** · 12-16-2015, 09:30 PM

Hey DD. I'll paypal you $1,000.00 if you produce a 100% legit video of you hitting Kong Rock from the top. No bullshit. Any weirdness, no money. Get other people involved. I expect the meet up at the beach to see you do that will attract one of the largest crowds in TGR history. You're a bad ass? What's up?

**digitaldeath** · 12-16-2015, 09:43 PM

I'm not here for fucking money.

You won't see me at "the beach", I'll be at the peak.

**stfu&gbtw** · 12-16-2015, 09:52 PM

Originally Posted by digitaldeath

I'm not here for fucking money.

You won't see me at "the beach", I'll be at the peak.

You rooming with Benjamin this season to save on the imaginary hotel bill?

**doebedoe** · 12-16-2015, 09:54 PM

Loveland doesn't have EpicTards. That alone is a reason to choose it over Abay. There are plenty of hucks if patrol can get 9 open by then.

People who believe A-Bay (excepting the east wall) is way more gnarly than Luv probably think the Ridge ends at where the Cat drops off, never hiked the southern ridge, or haven't skied West ropes. Yes Pavi is more sustained than 1, but it's more like Luv's lift 1 than it is like CB North Face, Taos West basin, or JH Crags.

**Danno** · 12-16-2015, 10:40 PM

Originally Posted by adrenalated

All the black/double black terrain on 1 is colloquially known as "the steeps," smartass.

I actually have never heard that. Wasn't trying to be a smartass. Ok, well, I was, but not because I was making fun of the name, I didn't know there was such a name. Was thinking it was just being used as an adjective, and that seemed funny.

I guess when you think about, it's still mostly the same smart-assedness. Carry on.

**adrenalated** · 12-16-2015, 11:19 PM

A Basin has better terrain than LL. LL has no gapic shitshow, better snow, and no need to drive through the tunnel or over the divide.

But for gnar, CB wins every day.

**digitaldeath** · 12-16-2015, 11:22 PM

Rado is full of tards

**MakersTeleMark** · 12-16-2015, 11:31 PM

Originally Posted by digitaldeath

Rado is full of tards

Glad you are planning your visit.

**digitaldeath** · 12-16-2015, 11:37 PM

Gonna be real tarded

**MakersTeleMark** · 12-16-2015, 11:45 PM

Originally Posted by digitaldeath

Gonna be real tarded

I like your style. Let's grab a beer.

**capulin overdrive** · 12-17-2015, 12:18 AM

Originally Posted by adrenalated

A Basin has better terrain than LL. LL has no gapic shitshow, BETTER SNOW, and no need to drive through the tunnel or over the divide.

But for gnar, CB wins every day.

High lighted the part of your quote that matters the most to me.

A-basin has better food, terrain doesn't matter when it's beat to shit and usually not as much snow as LL for any given storm.

CB has terrain, but gets shit for snow and some years it's a long damned time before the North Face is even open.

So for my money I've had more great days at LL in a season than I've had at more than 30 years of skiing CB, and that includes spending a whole season going to Wasted State in Gunni.

**skiracer88_00** · 12-17-2015, 01:16 AM

Originally Posted by N1CK.

Pretty much this, but still good while it lasted.
North chutes have to be balls deep by now. There is NO reason why those aren't open.

Ha! Figured that was the case. Loveland patrol must do a good job of keeping some rope company somewhere in business. No ski area runs as much rope as Loveland.

Unfortunately I keep going back to them every year. Not really sure why...I guess it is a damn fun place to ski once they finally get their heads out of their asses by about February. But this shit is excruciating every year. It's not really getting any better and probably won't until pip leaves.

**WTF is dat** · 12-17-2015, 01:22 AM

Digital death, if you are going to be in colorado to ski please consider ABasin/copper / Breck.

Loveland is ok but all the Loveland fanboys in this thread have distorted perception.

Plenty of gnar at Breck / copper / ABasin without Loveland patrol closing any gnar.

For example, Pali is open. What comparable is open at Loveland?

**stfu&gbtw** · 12-17-2015, 07:28 AM

Originally Posted by WTF is dat

For example, Pali is open. What comparable exists at Loveland?

Fify.

Loveland certainly reports more snow most storms. I think most people would agree that AB has one of the most conservative reporting policies in the region, and inch for reported inch, it's deeper at AB than just about anywhere.

**hatchgreenchile** · 12-17-2015, 08:32 AM

There going to be some $37 ski off again DD?
FKNSNDR

Believe it or not, all the local ski areas have some fun terrain, some more than others. Now if you want gnar....CB

**doebedoe** · 12-17-2015, 09:05 AM

Originally Posted by stfu&gbtw

Fify.

Loveland certainly reports more snow most storms. I think most people would agree that AB has one of the most conservative reporting policies in the region, and inch for reported inch, it's deeper at AB than just about anywhere.

Where is A-Basin's snow stake?

I know Luv's is hidden in some wind-protected trees slightly below mid-mountain. So it shows how much snow fell, but not if its wind scoured / wind filled. At least unlike Breck the read from the top of the pile, not what is covered around the ruler.