Alta 32" in 23 hrs!!! .....

**freeskier428** · 12-13-2009, 08:55 PM

Originally Posted by powdherb

I just don't know what took so long to realize that opening was going to be closer to noon than 10. Especially with that limited terrain.

Failta.

Really?

**Lonnie** · 12-13-2009, 09:15 PM

Originally Posted by BobMc

UDOT did a fantastic job on the road, I was amazed how easy it was to drive home. The sheriff at the base of the canyon kept all the kooks from driving up the canyon without chains or 4x4.

2nded!

**jtran10** · 12-13-2009, 09:24 PM

Really fun today. If they can get some stuff open the next couple days it's going to be money. Still dumping up here now.

**pointedem** · 12-13-2009, 09:24 PM

holy fuck 51" and 4.3" water at the crest as of 7pm. and still snowing.

**PROVO** · 12-13-2009, 09:30 PM

^^^^ yah thats fuckin nuts. WAAAAAHOOOOO its on!

**noparking** · 12-13-2009, 09:30 PM

well flm

**alma del polvo** · 12-13-2009, 09:32 PM

Originally Posted by powdherb

I just don't know what took so long to realize that opening was going to be closer to noon than 10. Especially with that limited terrain.

Failta.

http://utahavalanchecenter.org/advisory/slc
Think of anything stepper then 25 degrees that runs above the limited terrian that is open, especially Wilber bowl area. Also i would imagine patrol is gettin some of the kinks worked out being the first day that extensive avi work had to be done.

**Buzzworthy** · 12-13-2009, 10:17 PM

Boarding today at Soli was unreal...so deep. Yes, roads were phenominal. Legs are going to yell at me tomorrow.

**SKIBUMM** · 12-13-2009, 10:20 PM

Everything was sliding today. One patroller (Randy) threw over 200 bombs himself. We even had to close everything skiers right of the Sunnyside Chair. I have not ever seen that in 17 yrs up there. I was up there and looked over below patsy and there were 2 people skinning up right below. They should have never been there the back country would be super sketchy. The opening was later than expected but what an awesome day once it opened.

**land** · 12-13-2009, 10:22 PM

the red stands for high. on blow.

i had a good day today

**Vermonter** · 12-13-2009, 10:25 PM

so, does this mean i can expect pretty much everything open by dec. 28? Making my first visit to alta for a week and am getting pretty damn excited for it right now

**schindlerpiste** · 12-13-2009, 10:28 PM

Today, who had time to take pics.? Took a few laps with Inspector Gadget and miniGadget. Deep, fairly heavy snow. Tons of fun. 191 Lhasas floated really well. Gadget rocked the Bibby Pros, while miniMan was introduced to the Night Train. In the Wasatch, there should always be days this good in early Dec.

**AltaAndy** · 12-13-2009, 10:33 PM

today was a lot of fun, though it was pretty crowded at the bird with only regulator, emma and wilbere open

**prays4snow** · 12-13-2009, 10:41 PM

Ill be there Friday Ill try and bring some more snow with me!

**jeremiahyawnson** · 12-13-2009, 10:41 PM

pics or it didn't happen

**My Pet Powder Goat** · 12-13-2009, 10:42 PM

anyone know if they are planning on opening up some new terrain at the Bird tomorrow?

PM me the scoop if you don't want it all over the Blah-gosphere

thanks

**skibum93** · 12-13-2009, 10:47 PM

This thread needs pics

**Gnarj** · 12-13-2009, 10:56 PM

What a lovely storm. But I agree, this thread is worthless without photos. How are those of us who had to work today supposed to live vicariously through you all without pics? With how hard it was snowing in the valley all I can imagine is blank white page.

**smuggs** · 12-13-2009, 11:00 PM

yea today was epic. really glad i worship alta 365 days a year.

i took photos, of my car, which i parked last night at 2 am, and at 4 pm the snow was up to the roof. OUT OF HAND.

the snow was not heavy, it was perfect, yea it wasnt nipples deep blower, but if it was it would have blown away to park city. i was on prophet 90s (90 waist regular camber) and didnt wish for fatter skis once. epic day mostly thanks to patrol.

**prophetman** · 12-13-2009, 11:00 PM

Good day today for sure. With the limited terrain and crowds, stopping for pics was not an option.

**Slaag Master** · 12-13-2009, 11:05 PM

i love the sound of artillery in the morning...as it bounces off the lightening n thunder. skied
the bird today. crowded. will have to go back on monday n tie up some loose ends. today was slow motion pow. i felt like i was ridin a lawn mower trimin the edges - keepin it all cleaned up. who would ever guess that life on a small planet in the middle of nowhere could offer such delights? then there's the women! when i die i want to stay in utah.