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01-09-2021, 06:49 PM #1526
I drove down the hill on 50 today at 11:30AM and it was a nonstop shitshow of people trying to sled everywhere. I was almost taken out by someone doing a U-turn in the middle of the highway - twice. The snowplay area at the summit was full and turning people away as usual. Sierra parking was blocked off as full with a good 100 cars double-parked near the entrance waiting for people to come out. It's crazy out there.
"Holy Cow!" someone exclaimed from the back of the stationwagon.
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01-09-2021, 06:55 PM #1527
Schralpine Ghettos was filled beyond capacity today, with all lines beyond the corrals. Upper lots filled plus White Wolf, Chalet Rd and Deer Park (first time this season). I have a feeling it will be like this until after the Presidents weekends...fortunately mid-weeks are tolerable. Alterra Valley also looked like they also had their busiest day.
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01-09-2021, 07:24 PM #1528
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Well, they opened up new terrain today, right? Same with Alterra Mountain. They are trying to get people to come up.
Able to climb my bike again. Can’t really do downhills yet. Retrieved the shuttle car for my wife and son. Load of people out down here as well. Every where outdoors is pretty packed.Last edited by Ottime; 01-09-2021 at 09:03 PM.
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01-09-2021, 07:24 PM #1529
Just dropped my girlfriend off to get her second dose of the vaccine, she wanted to stop off at the main entrance at Barton to pick up a new ID badge. While she did that I was parked behind a big truck from Texas. They wheel chair this lady up to the truck. Girlfriend said she had just tested positive for Covid, thanks for spreading the love. Guess they will ride it out in town or drive back to Texas
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01-09-2021, 08:06 PM #1530
CHP had the Donner Summit sno park closed down by 9:30 because it was full. I went there a couple times on weekends last year and got there around 9 and the parking lot was totally empty; people could just park on the side road. When I got off the exit, I saw a dude carrying his split board like firewood and about 15 people that were walking to the skin track had their helmet and goggles on, no backpacks. It was kind of mind boggling. I have to wonder how many of those people intended to ski at Boreal, realized they couldn’t buy a ticket on the spot, then said “fuck it” and booted up castle road.
Whatevs, went to mt rose area and had a decent day meandering in the drainages up to relay ridge. On the way back, saw a dude trying to use his touring skis while having his dog on a leash wrapped around his waist
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01-09-2021, 09:39 PM #1531
The soft snow is hanging on in places but the midweek upper 50s are gonna turn things to corn pretty quik. The problem is how long things will last on the south and west faces with rocks already showing through. The biking is sure fun though. Put in some berms after this
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01-10-2021, 12:01 AM #1532
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01-10-2021, 12:16 AM #1533
The enthusiasm dies out during early spring every other year so I think you’re good there.
I ski 135 degree chutes switch to the road.
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01-10-2021, 12:41 AM #1534
You know, a lot of people think they'll go away in April with the heat — as the heat comes in. Typically, they will go away in April. They're going to disappear. One day — it’s like a miracle — they will disappear. We’ll see what happens. Nobody really knows.
But seriously it depends on the pandemic. We're typically super slow now. We were much busier pre Christmas this year than normal. The ski resort enthusiasm may slow down but it seems the town will still be a zoo.powdork.com - new and improved, with 20% more dork.
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01-10-2021, 06:44 AM #1535
Nobody appeared to get the memo in my neck of the Basin: Hawthorne Suites on 267 was packed, downtown Truckee at 5 pm was packed, and the traffic leaving The Star was slo-mo grid from Highlands to the airport.
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01-10-2021, 09:39 AM #1536registered abuser
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Whatever you do.....take care of your business at home and don’t plan on using the snow park bathrooms unless you want to start your tour gagging.....woof!
If someone tells me again that at least the biking is good I just might scream in their face to stfu
Still pow lurking but the winds have really done a number on the alpine zones
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01-10-2021, 10:05 AM #1537
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01-10-2021, 10:38 AM #1538powdork.com - new and improved, with 20% more dork.
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01-10-2021, 11:29 AM #1539
Anyone looking for a rather burly (and heavy) backcountry set up locally? Great starter set for an advanced skier looking to get into the bc
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01-10-2021, 11:49 AM #1540Registered User
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01-10-2021, 02:33 PM #1541
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Damn dude. Those look like something I’d drag on my feet. Always thought your gear weighed less. Ya know, cause you always beat me on the uphill.
The dirt is pretty sweet and tacky right now. That is truth. And they are wishing the allowed 1.2 miles of my home.
Surf has been unreal too. Hehe
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01-10-2021, 03:19 PM #1542
Anyone have an update on Kirkwood conditions?
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01-10-2021, 03:48 PM #1543
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Was told bare and crowded. Surface conditions were better today, but unclear what (was there some wind). Long lines every lift except 10. I bet tomorrow is less crowded.
Btw, bare by standards of people who typically ski there and almost no where else. They think a 8’ base can be considered thin for mid winter.
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01-10-2021, 04:53 PM #1544
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01-10-2021, 06:01 PM #1545
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01-10-2021, 06:06 PM #1546Registered Useless
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Yup skied several quick laps this morning of surprisingly good hotpow below tree line around rose. Holy snowplay this weekend
I had scheduled an overnight tour next weekend that my buddy is bailing on. Both me and the wife are working from home, so I’m still thinking about it just to get out of the house.
Is there enough snow on the west side to make a multi day tour in desolation worthwhile?
Not seeing much coverage down in the eastern Sierra, either. Will probs head as far north as feasible
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01-10-2021, 06:12 PM #1547
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01-10-2021, 07:00 PM #1548registered abuser
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Old man yells at cloud!!!!.......
Even though the forecast looks like shit (like most junuarys), the skiing this year has been better then average....... in the bc. If i only skied at the resorts I may have even considered busting out my bike
Deep facets in low angle north trees is the play right now....... Then hopefully some corn by end of week to mix it up till the faucet turns back on
........ nobody said it was gonna be easy
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01-10-2021, 07:51 PM #1549Registered Useless
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01-10-2021, 08:04 PM #1550
Skiing is fun.
This skied surprisingly well on the way out.
Better coverage than it looks.
Hardpack, consistent, edgeable, schralpable fun. (in)stability tests looked solid.
Who doesn't love downclimbing chossy junk? Yay!
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