And so it begins...Teton Area, 13/14 happenings.

[SkiersLeft]

Spam alert: just a heads up to locals here that we are liquidating our wonderful residence here at the painted buff. Flying back to Deutschland in a couple of days and there is bunch of stuff that needs new homes. Toaster oven, double hot plate, water cooker, pots, pans, bedding for 2 queen beds, towels, coat/gear drying rack, plates mugs etc, waxing iron, gear, etc. also some gear like intuition power wrap plugs sz 11 and palaus sz 24 for free. Looking to unload everything for dirt cheap. Send a pm. Thanks.

[rideit]

nah.
best coverage so far is here

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Haha...in the comments, our beloved local contrail/hike up JHMS post season/etc warrior spews about big pharma, and freeing the weed....classic

[babybear]

Jim definitely has the best news out about it right now- yea I noticed rideit the comment section for that one is particularly epic! driving by there this morning I really did notice the whole 'sand bowl' shape of that area. I imagine that WAG got that property for dirt cheap?

And fwiw about the uphill traffic- I've gotta agree that had you just kept to a nice area far away and stayed out of people's ways, you most likely would have got to enjoy a nice skin up JH. I guess I don't ever really expect to get a clear/accurate answer on land issues from a liftie either- let alone a polite answer at the end of the season haha.
Sorry to say it but had you just been more casual about it, it prob wouldn't have been an issue- I think they also sorta view it as, if you are asking about this-you're a gaper.

[Oceanman]

Shralp wasn't bothered on trail, in fact he was cheered on by ski patrol from above as they ascended in big red.

Where Shralp went "wrong", sadly, is asking a lifty at the bottom of Bridger gondola where they were doing operations. He was trying to be courteous and safe. I can attest that we had ops going on all over that mountain that day (Tuesday). I think Shralp got a little more of a cowboy response then he expected and that's how JHMR keeps people away.

Best way to poach the village off-season in my personal experience is stealth like, paying a lot of attention to ops and being respectful but strong willed when approached.

[schwerty]

I have three passes for Targhee up for grabs if anyone can use them, (not transferable to next season). A six pack or a cold tap beer would be nice in return but not necessary.

Pm me if you want them, (1,2 or 3). If you have my number, call or text.

[hoarhey]

pm sent, schwerty

[skiingsamurai]

has anyone been to the 'ghee lately?
Has it corned up over there? I was going to head over for the day but the forecast looked wet and cloudy

[WaistDeepGroomers]

has anyone been to the 'ghee lately?
Has it corned up over there? I was going to head over for the day but the forecast looked wet and cloudy

Now that Freds isn't shrouded by cloud
Cover like it has been 90% of the days I've been there this year, you should be good. If it is you can always dork around on Sacajawea, which is lower and SW facing.

[Stanley]

Yesterday was corn everywhere. Sun right til the end. Today, not so much sun, might be some porn up there though.

[hoarhey]

ghee started skiing real nice after one pm yesterday

[schwerty]

ghee started skiing real nice after one pm yesterday

Your buddy picked up the passes yesterday. I wasn't around to greet him but tell him thx for the beer!

I still have one pass laying around if anyone wants it. A couple of you PM'd me but my box was full. Send me another msg if. You still want it.

[hoarhey]

Your buddy picked up the passes yesterday. I wasn't around to greet him but tell him thx for the beer!

I still have one pass laying around if anyone wants it. A couple of you PM'd me but my box was full. Send me another msg if. You still want it.

Will do. Thanks, schwerty!

Well, that was the end of my ghee 4 pack, out of town this weekend, so no more ghee for me...
should be good for those who are here!
looking forward to more spring skiing on return

edit to add: some pretty sick ski sale prices at targhee store, check 'em out if you're there.

[meatspicy]

made a try at the east face of teewinot today. ran into a thigh/waist deep wind slab just below the narrows and had to pull the plug

talked to a guy in the parking lot who got turned around in the stettner due to "neck deep wallowing"

it was pretty amazing how much snow there was in certain places up high today.

[Franz]

Just got a job in and moved to the Jackson area and looking for spring ski buddies. I've got a decent amount of BC experience (7 years bc skiing in front range, Avy 2, taught an Avy awareness class, lots of spring peak bagging in co). Open to pretty much anything as the area is pretty new to me. Drop me a PM if you'd like to get out for a few runs

[Oceanman]

North facing aspects skied great yesterday up on togwotee. 4-8" on top of soft chalk

[WaistDeepGroomers]

Sick Oceanman! Was hoping to do a glory lap last night after work, seems like it would have been perfect corn, but got the ol' amoeba fever from dunking my head under the water at Huckleberry hot springs this weekend... damn! perchance the snow we're supposed to get this week will make the N-facing stuff more Togwotee-esque. Franz, welcome to town!

[skiingsamurai]

glory was super fun yesterday around 3. Dust on top of some slightly soft mashed potatoes made for groomer-like conditions. The old pinwheels, however, were rock hard death cookies .

I might go up again in an hr or two, but those clouds look pretty unfriendly

[media310]

Vibes to a local ski patroller: http://planetjh.com/2014/04/14/repor...lclough-found/

[media310]

Anyone up for a skin tomorrow to that place that serves waffles? Shoot me a PM

[Oceanman]

Franz and media310, I'm game for a tour. There's a few lines at the village that I've had my eye on all season...

[Oceanman]

Dunfee, one can dream It would be nice to break this dry spell and take advantage of the snowpack that is still holding.

Heading up to Bridger bowl tomorrow night chasing swell...

[Trace Hardslab]

made a try at the east face of teewinot today. ran into a thigh/waist deep wind slab just below the narrows and had to pull the plug

talked to a guy in the parking lot who got turned around in the stettner due to "neck deep wallowing"

it was pretty amazing how much snow there was in certain places up high today.

Thanks for the Teewinot report. The narrows look really filled in. Still winter up high. I've been finding some spectacular corn skiing on E and S aspects below 10K. Smoothness is key.

So, I know books are like so 20th century and all, but the Planet recently ran a teaser on local author Tom Turiano's soon to be published "Jackson Hole Backcountry Skier's Guide: South". Figured folks reading this forum would be interested.

The book will be something like 400 pages with over 500 pics devoted to backcountry ski routes in the northern Winds, Wyoming Range, Salt River, Snake River & Gros Ventre ranges & south of HWY22 on the pass. Sounds cool.

Normally I would scoff at the idea of paying $95 for a guidebook, but being familiar with his work makes me reconsider. 'Teton Skiing' is great and 'Select Peaks' is a damned masterpiece. It'll be sad to see the west side of the Salt River range get publicity, but I can't hate on the guy as he has likely done a fine job with the book. I'm looking forward to checking it out.

[WaistDeepGroomers]

Dunfee, one can dream It would be nice to break this dry spell and take advantage of the snowpack that is still holding.

Heading up to Bridger bowl tomorrow night chasing swell...

At the same time, I'm cool with corn. Feels.. So... Nice! Hope you get pitted in MT, heard it does best on a rising tide

[meatspicy]

Thanks for the Teewinot report. The narrows look really filled in.

yeah "narrows" is hardly a fitting name for it at the moment. you could arc GS turns through there right now

the best pic we got of the narrows

[Franz]

Dunafee, thanks for the welcome! Oceanman and media, I'd love to get out on a tour soon, game for whatever. I've got a 9-5 so weekends are my big tour days and afternoons are my short shots.
Booted the king after work yesterday, horrific frozen death crust on the way down. Good to get out and get some exercise though