2012 Montana Conditions, Stoke and Whatev Thread

[anotherVTskibum]

Remember when you just showed up to a ski hill, rode up a chair, and just started skiing....and sometimes got into some hairball stuff and just had to level your ass up and ski it?.......then followed the sound of drunken people to a place to get drunk.

Honest question: haven't resorts also gotten a lot more liberal over the years with what they put on the map, increasing the difficulty range they need to grade?

Also, as the parent of skiing toddlers, I've gained a much greater appreciation of good trail markings. It may not matter much at home--I usually know what we're getting into--but when we take them elsewhere, a little help in the trail markings goes a long way in reducing meltdowns. I'm sure the same applies to skiers of any age who are at that stage on the learning curve.

[Trackhead]

Good thing it isn't like a Vedawoo 5.6.

Or any "5.9" put up in the '60s.

[DarthMarkus]

It’s funny, because it shows you what skiing is nowadays.

People absolutely need their smartphones to tell them where the next run is, it’s exact difficulty rating, and how many steps to the Airbnb after.


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Couldn't have said it better myself. Would be wild if you went to a ski area outdoors and you had to figure out a little bit of the outdoors.

[I Skied Bandini Mountain]

C'mon, 80% of the skiers at a resort like BS just want to cruise a few runs, do lunch, cruise a few more, take some pics and then hit the hot tub. It's been that way since the 70's all over the west. If the resort wants to make the maps and a way down a bit clearer for that crowd, it's a little silly, but what's the difference?

[Bunion 2020]

^^^ 100% this. I don't need a map or a symbol, for those that do? Enjoy.

[Djongo Unchained]

The double blue designation has been on the JH map for decades.

[BFD]

i dont understand the backcountry ratings either. you look at the line you can either ski it or not. that's all the rating you need.

[SUPERIOR]

Reflecting on this, it’s actually quite smart for Big Sky to constantly announce terrain map changes, lift upgrades, etc no matter how insignificant or lame. They get constant publicity and it’s all part of the marketing game to increase ticket sales.


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[Harry]

It’s funny, because it shows you what skiing is nowadays.

People absolutely need their smartphones to tell them where the next run is, it’s exact difficulty rating, and how many steps to the Airbnb after.


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Most people in this thread use their smartphones to check snowfall totals, weather forecasts, and avy reports. How is looking at a map on your phone any different?

And speaking about maps, I seem to remember you getting lost in the mountain village trying to find my condo when you first moved to MT….

[SUPERIOR]

Most people in this thread use their smartphones to check snowfall totals, weather forecasts, and avy reports. How is looking at a map on your phone any different?

And speaking about maps, I seem to remember you getting lost in the mountain village trying to find my condo when you first moved to MT….

Even more lost after we smoked the bong and went to Scissor Bills!

To your point, Big Sky base configuration isn’t very straightforward for sure. Much agreed.


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[Harry]

Even more lost after we smoked the bong and went to Scissor Bills!

To your point, Big Sky base configuration isn’t very straightforward for sure. Much agreed.


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Photographic evidence

[Trackhead]

Photographic evidence

Strong work with the ice cubes

[Harry]

Superior got roasted by the smooth draw of those cubes that evening. Other out of town maggots crashing at my place were involved. No trail maps were harmed.


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[Bunion 2020]

That device looks 3x Black Diamond with an oak leaf cluster.

[S_jenks]

The bic BBQ lighter is a nice touch. Roast your meats and your brains with one easy flick of the switch


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[Djongo Unchained]

Photographic evidence

That device looks 3x Black Diamond with an oak leaf cluster.

We got pretty fucking baked that evening.
Harry's a helluva host.

That pic reminds me of some really good times in Big Sky.

The tube now resides in the waxroom and is the place to earn your stripes.
C'mon down.

[Bunion 2020]

Working on getting back in shape with that in mind. I'll bring the jar.

[skaredshtles]

Photographic evidence

I like the cut of your jib, Sailor.

[Buzzworthy]

These are my people.

[Djongo Unchained]

Harry's coming to visit me for a while this next season. Maybe we should plan a shindig if'n you like minded mags wanna ski a day or two in JH and have a smokedown.
3 hrs from the Big, about 5 from SLC, 8 from Denvah.

We could do that, ya know...

[Trackhead]

These are my people.

I just wanna stuff my nose in that jar of buds and inhale/savor the aroma, like a good coffee bean.

[skaredshtles]

Harry's coming to visit me for a while this next season. Maybe we should plan a shindig if'n you like minded mags wanna ski a day or two in JH and have a smokedown.
3 hrs from the Big, about 5 from SLC, 8 from Denvah.

We could do that, ya know...

[Buzzworthy]

Harry's coming to visit me for a while this next season. Maybe we should plan a shindig if'n you like minded mags wanna ski a day or two in JH and have a smokedown.
3 hrs from the Big, about 5 from SLC, 8 from Denvah.

We could do that, ya know...

Pencils onto the winter calendar.

I just wanna stuff my nose in that jar of buds and inhale/savor the aroma, like a good coffee bean.

I do this everyday. There is no finer smell on earth.

[Bunion 2020]

Right now my winter is looking pretty open for a change. PT today went well, I am able to do 10 push up type thingies in a row although a sudden and quick reach to a high shelf would be difficult. 1 day at a time.

[skaredshtles]

Right now my winter is looking pretty open for a change. PT today went well, I am able to do 10 push up type thingies in a row although a sudden and quick reach to a high shelf would be difficult. 1 day at a time.

Sounds like good progress, Cap'n!