THE OFFICIAL 20/21 TAHOE SKI & SNOWBOARD THREAD. PANDEMIC SCHMANDEMIC!

[skier666]

Telluride has been kinda epic since last Friday...there, that's my post.

[Wobby]

Rad stuff wobby+++
Did the high elevation rain event that fucked Tahoe make its way East to nv as well?

Not sure yet, but I don't think so -based on some scattered reports. Will report back after this weekend!

I should state though, that there is a mean basal facet layer across much of the GB right now. Like a whole foot of collapsable facets, mostly on the ground surface, but on some snow depending on location. Luckily though, the persistent sage layer (PSL) can be enough in most spots to anchor and mitigate that problem. But if the sage is small, or its snow/dirt/tallus below -you might get pretty messed up.

Be careful if going out there, its quite gnar right now.

[TahoeBC]

Looks like Daiek was just out there and walked away from there line due to the basal facet problem

[NakedShorts]

Well this could be good. I have been doing my own digging. I think paying attention to the AO is better than the BA!

[Wobby]

Looks like Daiek was just out there and walked away from there line due to the basal facet problem

Ya I talked to those guys a bit about it, no doubt seems like the right call. Not the time for fat big mountain lines in the toiyabes like they were searching for. It's a super nasty layer/snowpack where steep & exposed.

When we were out there last weekend I had something like a 30' x 50' collapse in the snowpack while skinning up. Heart missed a beat when I literally fell a few inches in one whumpf. Luckily it was flat and bushy enough to be NBD, but the hazard was more than apparent after that. tail was between my legs

[gimpy]

Thanx wob.......persistent sagebrush layer
Yeah I just saw that as well tbc......glad to see that from him given his current local rep

[gimpy]

So who’s got the edgewood credentials kickdown to get to the hockey games this weekend?.....powdork?
Sounds like it’s wrapped up tight with security but .....I’ll ask anyway

[powdork]

i quit just before thanksgiving

[TahoeBC]

Local Olympian’s will be dropping pucks symbolically, that’s kinda cool

[gimpy]

Ahhhhh.......so that’s the hookup angle then.......hah! I’m guessing mb is one of em? Hook it up buddy

[gone2alpine]

The positive AO Index (mentioned above by NS), in combination with the negative PNA index is usually a sign of good things to come.

[powdork]

Ahhhhh.......so that’s the hookup angle then.......hah! I’m guessing mb is one of em? Hook it up buddy

i know the kids hockey team was trying to get some involvement (like a pre-skate) or publicity out of it but I'm not sure if they had any luck, but if you know anyone there.

[old goat]

Man, I'd love to see that hockey game. Maybe they'll do it again next year. Meanwhile I have family in Detroit and a kid in Boston but that's a long way to go to see a hockey game. my other kid just moved to LV so I can catch the Golden Knights next year. Tough ticket I'm sure but we've managed Bruins tickets
so . . .

[gimpy]

I grew up in vt as a bruins fan........my years in Colorado made me an avs fan.....and they are both playing here This weekend.....but no fans......doh! If they were to meet in the Stanley cup finals......bruins all day

Actually found decent pow in ne aspects upper elevation Carson range....... I think the cold temps sucked the moisture of the crust where it didn’t get thick. Anything with westerly wind exposure windfukd

[powdork]

The mom that was pushing for the hockey team just messaged me (her kids are going to a tournament in Idaho now) that she got selected as a volunteer for all three days. Not sure if it's still an option but you could look into that. I asked her if she has a contact.
Nvmnd the NHL is who emailed her because of her earlier requests but she said she'll ask in the morning if they need more.

[Pauldotcom]

Heavenly has been fantastic this week. Must have avoided the rain. Back chutes are loaded with good snow.

Not sure yet, but I don't think so -based on some scattered reports. Will report back after this weekend!

I should state though, that there is a mean basal facet layer across much of the GB right now. Like a whole foot of collapsable facets, mostly on the ground surface, but on some snow depending on location. Luckily though, the persistent sage layer (PSL) can be enough in most spots to anchor and mitigate that problem. But if the sage is small, or its snow/dirt/tallus below -you might get pretty messed up.

Be careful if going out there, its quite gnar right now.

[MashedPotatoes]

Heavenly has been fantastic this week. Must have avoided the rain. Back chutes are loaded with good snow.

Spot on, last 3 days at the Heav were awesome with cold winter snow surface that was riding great pretty much everywhere except lower gunbarrel which was absolutely heinous (they closed it today). Ran into Turx & Cinders for Comet bumps this afternoon and made change. I got to lead four 12 year olds through their first tour of Killebrew, they were so stoked. Really great ski week, so much better than last year.

[Ottime]

What were the lines/crowds like at Heave?

Nice taking the kids out there.

[MashedPotatoes]

I didn't think it was **that** crowded but I don't have a ton of experience there to compare it to. Basically 12-15 min lines at Dipper and Sky after 9:30am. Go to Stage Coach or Olympic and there isn't much of a line really.

Pretty funky that Heave rode great and Kwood was f'd this week. Glad to have the option for either/or.

[Pauldotcom]

Zero lines in the canyon. Unfortunately, looks like the good stuff is gone today. Most of Heavenly closed because of wind.

[gimpy]

Cool thanx pdork! I know it’s a long shot at best but.......I love watching hockey.....by far the most exciting pro sport to watch live
It’s quite easy to avoid lines at heave if you avoid the people traps .......it’s obvious what those are so ill not speak of it on the interwebz ..... That said......reservations there are booked up today and tomorrow so word of better conditions there then kwood must have made the rounds

[fomofo]

The NHL Outdoors at Lake Tahoe games will take place on Feb. 20 and Feb. 21, both at 3 p.m. ET on NBC.

https://www.tvtechnology.com/news/nb...-games-weekend

[Jeb McHardman]

Fun skiing in the Rose area today. Ran a car shuttle and linked four peaks from north to south. Nice windblown on E and SE aspects

[~mikey b]

nice

[~mikey b]

I’m planning to ski Homewood on Sunday. Backcountry somewhere Monday.