2012 Montana Conditions, Stoke and Whatev Thread

[ODHGABFE]

RIP Shawn, you were a helluva ski patroller and a good guy to share a cold chair ride with.
Depression sucks.

Buddy told me the news at work tonight. I was just thinking the other day, how I hadn't gotten that type of phone call or that news in a while.






Helluva of a good guy is an understatement. Depression sucks.

[yeahman]

Whole bunch of people skiing by on the Ramcharger webcam this morning, must be employees/instructors etc.? In any case it got me kind of psyched just to see 'em. Looking forward to opening weekend. Seems like the coverage is very thin down low but could be okay up in the Bowl..

[Bunion 2020]

Racer training.

It won't be the WROD but it looks to be sunny and nice and not much more natural falling til after Turkey day.

Still trying to decide whether to go down to BS, skin at BB or go for a Copper City lap.

[yeahman]

Great Divide opening the WROD 12-4 today.

[Bunion 2020]

Looks like a regular weekday from 10 years ago.

[yeahman]

Little ripper grabbed the first public chair of the 21-22 Montana ski season. Took about 30 minutes for somebody to get hurt and give patrol the opportunity to put their toboggan skills to use. Did not look serious fortunately.

[Talisman]

Little ripper grabbed the first public chair of the 21-22 Montana ski season.

Awesome that Yeahripper got first chair of the season! Thanks for sharing the stoke, though the slopes look a little "lonely."

[yeahman]

Awesome that Yeahripper got first chair of the season! Thanks for sharing the stoke, though the slopes look a little "lonely."

Nah not my kid just some rando. We were a few back.

[Ted26]

Pretty good skiing on the ramp and apron this weekend. Somehow alpine is skiable to the upper lot. That 1” ice crust is doing wonders down low

[Whiteroom_Guardian]

Been posted before but I don't know which page. Bozeman dentist recco?

[Harry]

Been posted before but I don't know which page. Bozeman dentist recco?

Highly recommend the chick in Big Sky.

http://www.mountainpearlsdentistry.com


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[Shredeagle]

Sick Ted!! I took a bunch of neighbor kids up yesterday. Very low expectations, plus a couple of them were unknowns, new kids that moved to the neighborhood and I wasn't sure of the skill level so I planned to take it super easy. They new ones were dying on the way up, laying in the snow, sweaty messes. But we got up and built a fun jump. Then my kids went and found a pretty sick pow run while I hung with the new kids and got them their first ever pow turns. Suddenly they were stoked!! They hiked a couple more mini runs and now they want to go again. I couldn't believe how good the skiing was with how little snow there was. I freaking love early season low tide shredding. And I was pretty proud of all the fellas, we kept it super safe and in control, and I taught them a thing or two about reading the low snow and where to turn. Super rewarding day when I figured we would just be hanging out on the lower snow patch with all the college kids.

[Talisman]

Highly recommend the chick in Big Sky.

http://www.mountainpearlsdentistry.com

+1, Dr Chapman is expensive but really knows her way around dentistry.

[Talisman]

Fabulous stoke picture and wonderful you got the neighborhood kids to hike for early turns.

[byates1]

looks like 3-6" up high tomorrow night

[Notchtop]

Starting to feel desperate, could use a miracle dump. RLM opening on time but barely. One lift one run. Careful out there.


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[Whiteroom_Guardian]

Thanks for dental recs guys. Sounds like Chapman is good.

I have an appt at MT Ski Tuning and Boot Fitting in 2 weeks (earliest I could get) for a complete new boot setup. Will report back to the mags. Sounds like everyone has been happy so far.

[total_immortal]

Starting to feel desperate, could use a miracle dump. RLM opening on time but barely. One lift one run. Careful out there.


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Patience, a slow start typically leads to a strong season...

[SUPERIOR]

According to my completely unscientific observations, the November/December drought has been in effect for about 3-4 years running in the Bridgers.

Does the fact that we have less snow on the ground bode well for the seasonal snowpack structure at BBowl?

Depends on how long the limited snow we do have sits and facets on north/east facing slopes. A bunch of consistently steady snowfalls and moderate temps could heal it.

The again, less consistent snow and a plunge into frigid temps would most certainly be a bad omen, resulting in a very weak pack all over.

What about the Tobacco Roots? They have been hammered with early snowfall compared to the other ranges. That’s a more complex issue. The crew at Bell Lake hopes to report back next week after some poking around.

[total_immortal]

If you're wondering how we are comparing to previous years, play around with this tool from SNOTEL (this is Brackett Creek)

https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/Internet/W...t%20Creek.html

Brackett Creek SNOTEL is only a smidge under median, same with Lone Peak and Shower Falls. Albro Lake looks to be just above median. So I don't think it's time to panic just yet. We really are just one good storm away from being at or above median. It's taken me almost 20 years to lose the SWMT early season drought angst. I try not to worry until at least christmas (or like last year, a delayed BB opening).

[Bronic]

If you're wondering how we are comparing to previous years, play around with this tool from SNOTEL (this is Brackett Creek)

https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/Internet/W...t%20Creek.html

Thanks for sharing, this is a sweet visualization. Had not seen it previously

[Whiteroom_Guardian]

Looks like I'll be on the WROD and trying that fancy ass new chair on Turkey day for a few hours in the AM. Ask for change.

[Trackhead]

If you're wondering how we are comparing to previous years, play around with this tool from SNOTEL (this is Brackett Creek)

https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/Internet/W...t%20Creek.html

Brackett Creek SNOTEL is only a smidge under median, same with Lone Peak and Shower Falls. Albro Lake looks to be just above median. So I don't think it's time to panic just yet. We really are just one good storm away from being at or above median. It's taken me almost 20 years to lose the SWMT early season drought angst. I try not to worry until at least christmas (or like last year, a delayed BB opening).

Interesting graphic, thx.

[idahospud]

If you're wondering how we are comparing to previous years, play around with this tool from SNOTEL (this is Brackett Creek)

https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/Internet/W...t%20Creek.html

Brackett Creek SNOTEL is only a smidge under median, same with Lone Peak and Shower Falls. Albro Lake looks to be just above median. So I don't think it's time to panic just yet. We really are just one good storm away from being at or above median. It's taken me almost 20 years to lose the SWMT early season drought angst. I try not to worry until at least christmas (or like last year, a delayed BB opening).

A fellow USDA data enthusiast! I'm a big fan of using SNOTEL data to convince myself that there's time for it to get better, it's already really good, or "huh, that was, in fact, a rough season". It can be used to address all of the common emotions encountered during a ski season.

[RTR]

Interesting graphic, thx.

Trackhead, where in Montana are you located, now? I just remember consistently using your observations while I was living in the Wasatch. You still getting after it like you did before? Or has fatherhood made you into the fat, lazy shit that all of us seemingly have the potential to become?