2013/14 - Mt. Bachelor/ Mt. Hood

[Patarero]

Uh, you might want to go higher up....

[The SMP]

Uh, you might want to go higher up....

You sure? Sounds high enough already....

Seriously though, I don't even think there's a base at mirror lake

[JJChit]

yea just saw the web cams. pretty weak conditions..hopefully you guys get some snow soon.

[TBS]

Xmas laps roll call...

Anybody make it to Bachy today? Did the warmer temps soften things up, or was it still bulletproof?

[AKCanuck17]

No man - I proudly wear it #88 at the Madhouse and chant "Lou" when the shitwhales are in town. He's a head case - easy to disturb - especially during the playoffs.

Is this your 42nd year without a cup? I'm a Cubs fan too - so I can empathize.

Do you think Kesler will make the first line with Kane?

Luo has been playing pretty well so far, not amazing, not terrible. Lack has proven his worth as a strong backup so far. Man, Chicago is definitely on a tear so far, but that was an awesome game the other week between VAN and CHI (I really do hate shootouts though). As for the Olympics, I predict Kesler would be the 2nd line center used to try and shut down the other teams top lines since he has a strong defensive game. I would think Kane's abilities put him on the top line to start, and maybe Kesler would move up to center it later. It's sure going to be awesome to watch though.

And I know this isn't a hockey forum so I'll try to keep it to skiing related posts from now on. Just skied at Alyeska in Girdwood, AK yesterday and it was pretty decent for December. Coming back to Portland this week but it doesn't look too promising after reading the above posts. Just got some Billygoats mounted with Guardians and they are awesome in the soft stuff!

[Tap]

Anybody make it to Bachy today? Did the warmer temps soften things up, or was it still bulletproof?

Didn't really get softer. Just the groomer flurff. Was fun. Watch the rocks top of avalanche.

[water-]

off piste on s.side hood 9,000ft 12/24:

as with last week, at ~10,000+ this goes away a more uniform breakable crust comes with intermittent wind packed areas. i hoped system of 12/23 would have filled this shit in at least say at 8k+, but it only worsened what I'd found on 12/16.

[jonesy]

I'm taking a truck load up to Bachelor today.

[spook]

off piste on s.side hood 9,000ft 12/24:

as with last week, at ~10,000+ this goes away a more uniform breakable crust comes with intermittent wind packed areas. i hoped system of 12/23 would have filled this shit in at least say at 8k+, but it only worsened what I'd found on 12/16.

tasty!!!! just gotta keep your tips up, bud!

[Patarero]

off piste on s.side hood 9,000ft 12/24:

as with last week, at ~10,000+ this goes away a more uniform breakable crust comes with intermittent wind packed areas. i hoped system of 12/23 would have filled this shit in at least say at 8k+, but it only worsened what I'd found on 12/16.

That looks miserable, thanks for the report.

[spook]

it looks like there's little stashes of soft crust in between the shark's teeth. you just need really short skis.

[jonesy]

Skied teh Ice again today. There many kinds of Ice. I like the Shiny,smooth polished kind. I don't like teh Icy chunks in mogul fields. They hurt when your ass lands on them.

[TBS]

^^^It skied way better than Tuesday, especially if you don't go out looking for glare ice to challenge yourself...

I would like to take this opportunity to endorse the ruggedness of ON3P bases & edges. They withstand (repeated) contact with volcanic rubble that cause bystanders to cringe, and barely a scratch.

Edit to add - Tap, thanks for the tip about the top of Avalanche - all the bodies strewn around the end of the track added to the fun. Only two rock whacks there...

[powholic]

In Bend for 5 nights - annual trip - really thinking about mountain biking versus even bothering with skiing. That's sad - first time in 5 years. That pic of S.Hood sums up this year so far.

ON3P makes rock skis - snow optional. Can't tell you how many core shots I would have on normal factory skis compared to my Goats. In most cases the rock loses.

We need some:

[Dr. Lobotomy]

Argh. This fuckin' blows. After 2 years away, having a very shitty early season to come back to is not going down well.

I'm taking the boy up this Saturday no matter what. First time for him. Magic carpet should be ridin' well.

Adding insult to injury, the Meadows daily conditions report is a hilarious attempt to polish a turd.

[spook]

Adding insult to injury, the Meadows daily conditions report is a hilarious attempt to polish a turd.

rare occurrence this is not, grasshoppah....

[puma]

Argh. This fuckin' blows. After 2 years away, having a very shitty early season to come back to is not going down well.

I'm taking the boy up this Saturday no matter what. First time for him. Magic carpet should be ridin' well.

Adding insult to injury, the Meadows daily conditions report is a hilarious attempt to polish a turd.

I share your pain. I cannot remember having not been up in a season at the end of December. Getting plenty of "honey do's out of the way in prep for the snows...if they ever come.

Good luck Saturday.

[::: :::]

colder than expected up there today
pretty crusty
nothing at all off the groom

at least it was bluebird...
even if the rocks are showing






#prayforsnow
#lotwasfull
#cantwaitforadump

[irratator]

Welcome to 'Climate Change' conditions

[superstator]

My memory of 02/03 was that it was worse than this, but I guess there's plenty of time for it to suck harder. I'm thinking about a trip to montana in a couple weeks, so mark your calendars.

[jonesy]

Which ski is best @breakable #crust? Can you carve polished Ice with a .5/3 bevel? Oh wait a minute wrong forum. superstator can you leave this week I'll help you pack.

[k2skier112]

My memory of 02/03 was that it was worse than this, but I guess there's plenty of time for it to suck harder. I'm thinking about a trip to montana in a couple weeks, so mark your calendars.

it was 04-05, mhm opened 12-18-04 with 31" base, mhm closes on 1-17-05 with 20" base, reopens 2-5-05 with 33" base. never got more than about a 52" base at 5k feet

[powholic]

Which ski is best @breakable #crust? Can you carve polished Ice with a .5/3 bevel? Oh wait a minute wrong forum. superstator can you leave this week I'll help you pack.

What ski could break the "crust" at Bachy measuring 1" thick. I hugged the edge of the groomers all day to get the ice shavings under my skis - occasionally missing the edge and chattering off into the forest. Pencil skinny straight sticks with at least 300#'s of tail riding gorilla is all I can imagine breaking through that ice layer.

[spook]

i'm starting to think i should shave my annual ski beard and burn it in offering.

[Flyoverland Captive]

Bringing a crew of friends to Bachelor next week; are there any CC skiing areas open nearby in case the hill is unskiable? Are we going to be forced to go biking instead?