Snow in the PNW 2019-20

[wickstad]

I dont make it up there often but begrudgingly made the drive wanting more than summit west. Some surprisingly good skiing up high, definitely better than dust on crust....I went home happy for sure.

To your other point, the Jerry Chute under 7th Heaven was prime entertainment over and over again. Is it always like that? Couldn't believe how many gave it a go...I guess word got out it was the best snow on the mountain.

Also, saw a poor guy get turned down in the foggy goggle trying to order his second double scotch and soda at lunch because he was exceeding the "2 drinks per hour" quota...since the first was a double. He was not drunk, about 225 and probably could have easily handled another cocktail. He took it well but a sure sign of corporate liability above all else.

So did you give it a shot? I’ve tried it twice and it’s gotten me twice. That was back in the nineteen nineties. My oldest brother says he was skiing it in the seventies. Not sure I believe him or not but that is what got me to try it. There is a stump that launches you up, you turn, and then the drop is further than it looks from the chair. Never knew it was the Jerry chute. We used to lap Bobby and Nancy chutes well before they moved the chair. Used to have to be man enough to ride the rope tow up to the Seventh Chair from Barrier. Probably not so many elementary kids could handle that these days....

[ridinshockgun]

I'm just talking about Bobby chute anything you might be describing sounds above my pay grade. The little boot pack and drop in that wraps back under the chair. I just decided to call it the jerry chute after all the carnage I saw friday that including some "epic" butt skiing of the bottom half. But it did ski well all day....seems there was lots of wind blown in there.



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[wickstad]

Barrier Bowl was a whole different animal back then as well.

[wickstad]

Under the chair to me means under the chair. Bobby and Nancy chutes we skied when we were in sixth grade,

[wickstad]

Don’t even get me started on where the Hogsback chair is now!

[NW_SKIER]

Much hiking was done to find wind f--ed snow. Good times, good views and sunshine.

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Thanks for the invite. It was a good day.

[ridinshockgun]

Nice! ^^^^^

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[pipedream]

Sampled some Silver Fir today with the boy. Skied much better than expected. Saw the usual suspects lapping the soft snow. No real crowds to speak of, which surprised me. Never waited more than 60 seconds for a chair.

You left at the right time, Silver Fir went down for a few prolonged stoppages before I bailed to Central Express. Could've been worse... Holiday (yes, the brand-spanking-new chair) was down for almost an hour after just about every safety sensor went haywire (incl. one stating the haul rope was missing)

[gnarbro365]

What is this sun you speak of?

[eSock]

Taking some friends up to Crystal tomorrow, looking forward to finally checking out Chair 6 and Northway, even if there's not much freshness left.

Also heading out on an Intro to touring class at Snoqualmie Pass, my friend said he drove thru the pass today and it was looking real thin though...

[SirVicSmasher]

Taking some friends up to Crystal tomorrow, looking forward to finally checking out Chair 6 and Northway, even if there's not much freshness left.

Also heading out on an Intro to touring class at Snoqualmie Pass, my friend said he drove thru the pass today and it was looking real thin though...

Rock skis for chair 6

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[snoqpass]

my friend said he drove thru the pass today and it was looking real thin though...

I’d take a second look

[pipedream]

Mild to moderately disappointed the Hawks couldn't pull off a victory, but the forecast is looking up for next weekend and it feels like things are finally returning to normal.

Huge thanks to SorryBro for the invite to tailgate today - made my afternoon and most of my first Hawks game experience! Viva la Seahawks - keep the lift lines shorter on Sundays, please!

[BeardMech]

Coming not this weekend but hopefully the following one, I'll try to pay tribute to the umbrella Overlord by taking the luxury liner into Crustal on the weekends. I'd like to get 20 days in this season if I can with the help of Fullstack and the Ullr bus.

[PeachesNCream]

Seattle folk, where do you get your air canisters filled? I've called mulitple scuba shops, evo, rei, feathered friends etc. A few of them did CO2 but none of them did air.

[NW_SKIER]

Search for a paintball refiller. Might help.

[SirVicSmasher]

Try proski on aurora

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[Toddball]

Seattle folk, where do you get your air canisters filled? I've called mulitple scuba shops, evo, rei, feathered friends etc. A few of them did CO2 but none of them did air.

Underwater Sports on Aurora fills canisters.

[PNWbrit]

Try proski on aurora

Or Pro guiding in North Bend, I90 Motorsports Issaquah or there's a dive shop on Aurora I've used before when Pro Skis tank was empty..

[ridinshockgun]

Or Pro guiding in North Bend, I90 Motorsports Issaquah or there's a dive shop on Aurora I've used before when Pro Skis tank was empty..

There is also a dive shop on Westlake that will do it. Although after just realizing my gauge was at 0 psi when I checked this weekend I might try somewhere else this time

[PeachesNCream]

Great, thanks for the recommendations everyone. Wish they weren't all in north Seattle, but hey if it could save my life I guess it's worth the 15 minute drive

[PNWbrit]

Wish they weren't all in north Seattle

Have you considered a navigation course to go with that airbag?

[Ted Striker]

Isn't a 15 min drive in Seattle about a mile?

[ACH]

^^^ x2
Lulz

[Wapow]

Seattle folk, where do you get your air canisters filled? I've called mulitple scuba shops, evo, rei, feathered friends etc. A few of them did CO2 but none of them did air.

Which canister? The shops mentioned will fill BCA's version but not some of the euro brands.