WOOT WOOT! Nukin' in Missoula

[RootSkier]

Rapsputin, what time you gonna be in line for the 11am first chair tomorrow?

And how is there only ten inches at "mid mountain," more accurately known as the top of Griz?

[Rasputin]

Heh, I'm not sure if I'm going to be there very early, I didn't even get up until a few minutes ago, my internal clock is all off. I'll be up there though.

Edit: Well, Brad says they will be open top to bottom, and that it will be a great ski day, so there you have it. Expect variable conditions.

[Rasputin]

gosh, I can't fathom how people "accessed the backcountry" before your heroes boosted more plowing of roads

shouldn't they just be paved, and have heating elements installed? or how about a train from Missoula to each keen trailhead?

wait, can't you just get someone to drop you off at the top of the hill with a helicopter? I swear it all sounds like too much work.

we're lucky you've moved here with your Urban Logistics Brilliance and your Foresight for Modernization of the Backward West

Needs more sarcasm; honestly Cruddy are you going soft in your creaky old age?

[yeahman]

Needs more sarcasm; honestly Cruddy are you going soft in your creaky old age?

Aww, he just needs somebody to bring him some homemade chicken soup. Croaky, I'm on my way over to your place with a steaming pot full--my secret recipe!

[senior researcher]

****************"outa my way I'm running high!" ************************************************** **************************stoke! Malcom & Phil all over you!

[senior researcher]

34------------------------------------------- fucking degrees, wet granular, old and in the way.

[fortort]

I'll ask again just for visibility, if it's annoying just tell me to fuck off.

Missoula/Bitteroot area 24yo looking for sled access ski/board BC partner (must have avy gear). I'm open to anything from jump sessions to big mountain lines. Who else here has a sled and a yearning for pow?

[senior researcher]

100% humidity, pm -Creepy Artifact.

[stuckathuntermtn]

So I guess I'm not missing anything here in El Cerrito?

[creaky fossil]

Needs more sarcasm; honestly Cruddy are you going soft in your creaky old age?

I had a head cold when I woke that AM, brain was firing slowly. I've had my ginkgo biloba, caffeine and aitchtewoh now, let 'em come at me!

Aww, he just needs somebody to bring him some homemade chicken soup. Croaky, I'm on my way over to your place with a steaming pot full--my secret recipe!

here he comes, driving the delivery truck:


I don't know why anyone's complaining, most seasons the skiing isn't good 'til Xmas anyway. 2011 doesn't happen every year.

[yeahman]

here he comes, driving the delivery truck:

Nah, my soup is the best. I think that's a truckload of your TGR posts bro.

[Rasputin]

I had a head cold when I woke that AM, brain was firing slowly. I've had my ginkgo biloba, caffeine and aitchtewoh now, let 'em come at me!



here he comes, driving the delivery truck:


I don't know why anyone's complaining, most seasons the skiing isn't good 'til Xmas anyway. 2011 doesn't happen every year.

That's my man, perfect placement of the sewage truck!

Well it isn't 2011, but when West Bowl opened today, it did not suck.

Rasputin's BowlCast for tomorrow: Variable conditions, you won't know unless you go. It could be awesome, or it could suck bad, or both. It was dumping, wet and heavy, in L2, at 7pm. Let the educated extrapolate.

[RootSkier]

Classic conditions today, umbrella recommended on Griz. Heard creaky rode the bullwheel on Lavelle.

When did WB open? I heard a few old timers claiming Angel Face was ALL TIME today, but I was busy chasing the godmother of the beavertail mafia down upper Griz.

[Rasputin]

Upper Griz was good, but by three it was getting heavy, so I was about done, until Zappa told me Westie was open. It probably opened around 2:45ish, I heard about it at 3pm.

[Rasputin]

BTW, I don't know about A-face early, but when I skied it, it was terribad. That was just past 1pm.

[Rasputin]

National Weather Service Missoula MT
251 PM MST TUE DEC 16 2014

.DISCUSSION...

Weather across the Northern Rockies through Friday will be
characterized by Pacific storm systems approaching the region and
quickly weakening. The result of this scenario will be gray skies,
occasional light snowfall over mountain passes and high elevation
valleys, however travel impacts will be quite localized.

Beginning Saturday, the Pacific jet stream is anticipated to
return to the Northern Rockies, initiating a prolonged period of
mountain-enhanced precipitation. A surge of subtropical moisture
will accompany the Pacific jet as well, increasing precipitation
potential and snow levels. Snow will impact mountain passes from
time to time through midweek, as wave after wave will pass over
the region. Ridgetop winds will increase significantly Saturday
night as well, allowing falling snow to blow around and load up
onto easterly-facing mountain slopes.

By midweek, increasingly cool air will arrive over the Northern
Rockies, bringing impactful snowfall to both mountain and valley
locations. In fact, many of the global forecast models depict an
arctic outbreak by Thursday. Most models suggest that the most
significant snow portion of this event will take place south of
the region, however blowing snow and very cold wind chill will
still remain an impact. Also consider this: Recently warm road
temperatures will allow new snowfall to melt initially, however
the movement of arctic air over roadways will likely cause them to
freeze over suddenly. Simply put, travel in and around the
Northern Rockies could be significantly impacted around the
Christmas holiday.

Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas!

[406]

Beginning Saturday, the Pacific jet stream is anticipated to return to the Northern Rockies, initiating a prolonged period of mountain-enhanced precipitation. A surge of subtropical moisture will accompany the Pacific jet as well, increasing precipitation potential and snow levels.

I like the sound of that, hope they are correct.

[creaky fossil]

Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas!

when baby hey-zeus stops using that anti-dandruff shampoo

[fortort]

Discovery is having a $30 college day tomorrow and claims 12in of new snow. They're opening tomorrow. Anyone want to carpool?

[creaky fossil]

Griz Law students don't get the student discount, they get 2x lift ticket price

[fortort]

Griz Law students don't get the student discount, they get 2x lift ticket price

Well I'm a grad student (not law) so I'm hoping for and expecting the discount. All it says is valid student ID, nothing about having to be an undergrad.

[creaky fossil]

your multiple depends on what degree you're aiming toward. 2x is only for law. it increases for other degrees. 10x for EVST.

[stuckathuntermtn]

Not intentionally, but the photo looks like I was caught by surprise. It's also washed out and blurry, somewhat ghostly in appearance.

Well, you are Jesus, aren't you? Aren't you Geoff the big tall guy? I think I asked you once if you were training for AK and you said you had no idea what I was talking about.


Anyway, I'll be up on Friday for my first day. Be with the roommate. Got a weekday pass so hopefully there be lots of new snow Monday. Anyone need a ride or wanna ski a run with a fat, outta shape idiot? (half kidding. starting squats. I ski good.)

[senior researcher]

Fuck Hugh!

[stuckathuntermtn]

We don't want Hugh.
You're not our son.
(what movie was that again?)