2012 Montana Conditions, Stoke and Whatev Thread

[Fred Pabst]

Wow!

Great pics, all of them, but these 2 in particular really POP for me! Thanks for sharing.

Yup..Swimmy's got the eye!! I remember reading an article way back when about the keys to great ski photography. I think the first was, hang with expert skiers.

[The AD]

Yup..Swimmy's got the eye!! I remember reading an article way back when about the keys to great ski photography. I think the first was, hang with expert skiers.

...and be able to keep up with them

[swimmy]

I remember reading an article way back when about the keys to great ski photography. I think the first was, hang with expert skiers.

Yeah, that helps

Also helps if you can see. Dense fog most of the morning made for really tough viz. 2, maybe three chairs?



Made for some defensive skiing...and tough pic taking. Snow was good though.



I did take a little time on the commute to grab some river pics. One on the way down.



And one on the way home

[upallnight]

Yup..Swimmy's got the eye!! I remember reading an article way back when about the keys to great ski photography. I think the first was, hang with expert skiers.

Expert or not, there's a huge difference between shooting amateur skiers (most of us) and true professionals. The former is a LOT harder!

And one on the way home

Storm Castle's so stunning — and that canyon is so pretty. I often thing of stopping to make an image but rarely do.

Saw this guy in the Canyon earlier today:

[swimmy]

Expert or not, there's a huge difference between shooting amateur skiers (most of us) and true professionals. The former is a LOT harder!

100%.

Shooting in the resort also poses its own set of challenges. Conditions are very seldom ideal and most days I'm shooting randoms that can't make "the turn." And if they are good skiers a lot of times they hit the wrong spot as they are just skiing and have no idea what I'm looking for.

But I really enjoy the challenge and it makes it all the more satisfying when things come together and you get a decent shot.

Storm Castle's so stunning — and that canyon is so pretty. I often thing of stopping to make an image but rarely do.

Dude, your sheep pic. Outstanding.

The whole canyon is pretty special.

[Talisman]

An amazing shot! With his tongue out and the glint in his eyes he looks ready to fight.

Saw this guy in the Canyon earlier today:

[total_immortal]

BB was a bit moody yesterday as well

[toastybroski]

This question will be very unlike me but it was a request from my sister who is visiting from Connecticut. What are the go to spots for apres in big sky? It has never really struck me as a place with much to do other than skiing.

[I Skied Bandini Mountain]

Need a picture.

[Talisman]

Scissorbills

What are the go to spots for apres in big sky?

[skaredshtles]

This question will be very unlike me but it was a request from my sister who is visiting from Connecticut. What are the go to spots for apres in big sky? It has never really struck me as a place with much to do other than skiing.

If she wants apres, she really should get her ass to Aspen. That place is RIDICULOUS with the afternoon party scene...

[Bunion 2020]

This question will be very unlike me but it was a request from my sister who is visiting from Connecticut. What are the go to spots for apres in big sky? It has never really struck me as a place with much to do other than skiing.

Mountain or Meadow?

Hoity toity or dirt bag?

[byates1]

Get blackout drunk at sizz bizz, take it from there..

[byates1]

Don't take shrooms and end up in the parking lot naked w a gun...

[total_immortal]

Don't take shrooms and end up in the parking lot naked w a gun...

But that's like 90% of the big sky apres options...

[toastybroski]

Mountain or Meadow?

Hoity toity or dirt bag?

Super hoity toity.

Staying at the main base. I think she thinks big sky is like zermatt hahahaha

[yeahman]

Probably just the Carabiner in the Summit or the Vista lounge in the main lodge. Not much hoity toity up there tbh.

[yeahman]

Actually if Everett's 8800 is open (top of Ramcharger lift) she can go there and spend $20 on a beer. Supposedly they serve dinner till 9 pm. That will seem hoity toity. Never been in the place but it looks nice from the outside.

She might like the Dinner Yurt too if she wants to spend $$$.

[Bunion 2020]

Other end of the spectrum is Tips Up in the meadow if she wants to meet the locals.

I have not been to LMR in years but I have heard the Horn and Cantle is nice.

https://lonemountainranch.com/horn-cantle/

[toastybroski]

She’s hoity toity but likes a good party. Think yacht club on Nantucket except a hurricane came in and everyone is wasted and pouring giant bottles of champagne everywhere

[Talisman]

If super high end for BS is what is required, Bunion is spot on with Horn & Cantle. It is $$$$ but nice.

Super local is grabbing a tall boy from the Hungry Moose and sipping it in the parking lot. I am not sure how they do it at Zermatt.

Other end of the spectrum is Tips Up in the meadow if she wants to meet the locals.

I have not been to LMR in years but I have heard the Horn and Cantle is nice.

https://lonemountainranch.com/horn-cantle/

[yeahman]

I actually really like eating in the bar at the Horn & Cantle. Friend of mine plays music there regularly so I go hang out sometimes. Good food. I've never eaten in the main restaurant, that is definitely spendy, but the bar options are pretty reasonable.

[swimmy]

Was today the first day they had north summit open?

[upallnight]

100%.

Shooting in the resort also poses its own set of challenges. Conditions are very seldom ideal and most days I'm shooting randoms that can't make "the turn." And if they are good skiers a lot of times they hit the wrong spot as they are just skiing and have no idea what I'm looking for.

But I really enjoy the challenge and it makes it all the more satisfying when things come together and you get a decent shot.

I'm aware of the challenges you face and LOVE seeing what you produce within those constraints. So good when it all comes together.

Dude, your sheep pic. Outstanding.

The whole canyon is pretty special.

Thanks! I often drive via Ennis if it's not blowing snow but have driven the canyon many, many times. Usually things open up when I'm south of Big Sky, but yesterday a single truck went 35mph all the way to WYS with zero opportunity to pass given how things unfolded. ugh!

An amazing shot! With his tongue out and the glint in his eyes he looks ready to fight.

Thanks!

I kind of have a thing for animals in derpy moments or with their tongues out:

Bears 'n berries 'n tongues:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CiwiYDnuOmQ/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CjFLystOqTt/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CjOXdoROK4x/ — video


Sheep family 'n tongue:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CmLgiDzuFnA/

Derpy moose:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CiiGRMxr-_v/

Deer 'n tongue:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CbwewdJuf9j/

Alright... sorry for that.

Don't take shrooms and end up in the parking lot naked w a gun...

HAHAH!

[yeahman]

Was today the first day they had north summit open?

Hasn't been open as far as I'm aware. This is good news! Hope to ski it later this week, ULLR willing.