Alyeska — 3/14-3/19

[The Amicable Snowman]

Going with my wife, her friend, friend’s husband. I’m the skier. Hoping some mag(s) would be willing to show me around the fun stuff in exchange for lunch/beers. Can provide comedy through jokes/skiing ability. Hoping to hit NF/Christmas, etc., conditions permitting.

Love and kissss,

[ak_powder_monkey]

I mean... it's so small you can ski every run in about an hour. just follow the trains of children around (it's spring break)

That being said I'll probably be there that friday and maybe monday afternoon.

[The Amicable Snowman]

Thanks — I don’t know much about it. I want to explore but I don’t want to wind up over a cliff I don’t know about or ski off a back bowl or something and wind up with a four hour hike on my hands...err, feet. Side country, hike-to terrain. That kind of thing.


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[Chugachjed]

I’ll probably be at the resort at some point during that time. I’ll for sure be touring at least one of those days.

[The Amicable Snowman]

I’ll probably be at the resort at some point during that time. I’ll for sure be touring at least one of those days.

Would love to look into some mellow earned turns. I’ll reach out to both of you as dates approach. Bomber maggots — thank you.


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[DeathVan]

It is Storming here for real!
20"+ over the last 24 and more is coming.
Today was sick

You are in luck

what skis will you be on?
It is not a big place
I may say hello

-you will not get lost, but you may scare yourself, as the resort has actual steep terrain.
Christmas chute will not be open, but the North Face rocked today for the top 1300'

[Chugachjed]

You were there today??? I didn’t see or maybe just didn’t recognize you. Man. Still have my number?

[The Amicable Snowman]

It is Storming here for real!
20"+ over the last 24 and more is coming.
Today was sick

You are in luck

what skis will you be on?

I’ve been watching. So lucky and psyched. I’ll be bringing BD zealots w/ older dukes.

you will not get lost, but you may scare yourself, as the resort has actual steep terrain.
Christmas chute will not be open, but the North Face rocked today for the top 1300'

That’s the point, I guess. I want to expect what I get, not stumble onto something. Also side country, etc.


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[Chugachjed]

No sidecountry at the hill. alas.

[The Amicable Snowman]

Welp, may not happen. Dog tried to tear the face off the kennel girl. Might have to cancel. Will post.


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[Chugachjed]

Bummer. Hope she’s ok.

[The Amicable Snowman]

No actual contact — we knew it could be an issue. He’s a rescue; he’s got issues.

My wife pulled something together somehow. Coming in with the storm!


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[rockcreek]

Bring cold temps!!


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[DeathVan]

They are assessing Christmas chute as well as Ragdoll to the Knuckles and the High T today.

Look at the map.
https://alyeska.cms.digital-ridge.co...6-17-lores.pdf

42" over the last 3 days, more Wednesday
It is decidedly not cold however...most likely rain on the lower mountain

[knowsam]

No sidecountry at the hill. alas.

Not planning on skiing there, but the map looks like there's some decent side slackcountry - can I ask why now of that is skied?

EDIT to add - but that map makes me want to ski there... so many good looking lines.

[Chugachjed]

Not planning on skiing there, but the map looks like there's some decent side slackcountry - can I ask why now of that is skied?

Because it’s closed. Management is stupid.

[knowsam]

Interesting - different land tenure system from Canada. Don't know why, but figured Alaska would be even more open than BC.

[Chugachjed]

Interesting - different land tenure system from Canada. Don't know why, but figured Alaska would be even more open than BC.

Murica is murica alas

[knowsam]

Looks like there's a bit to keep you entertained inside the ropes, but I hear you, shame to miss out on that slackcountry.

[Chugachjed]

I’m not really sure what’s the slackcountry you’re talking about though? Everything that you can ski and end back up at either the base area or the tram is all inbounds. They just rarely if ever open it. Biggest problem is base elevation is 200’ and it’s been real thin down low the last 6 years.

[knowsam]

I was looking at that face that's marked Max's southwest face.

[Chugachjed]

If you skiied that you would end up a looong way from the base area.

[BFD]

Since Byrne got tired of skiing in the rain and sold to the Canadians maybe it will happen.

[Boreas]

If you skiied that you would end up a looong way from the base area.

Ski across the flats to Tesoro and take the bus.

[Chugachjed]

Can we get the flats groomed for skating? Rope tow?