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12-06-2021, 07:36 AM #101
Nice work, Noslow. Should start a new thread though. This is old news!
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12-06-2021, 09:45 AM #102Registered User
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80 bucks for a mid-week pass at MSMS? You could buy some skins for that kind of dough.
Good thing their web developer has you answering the same questions over and over to register. Sometimes I forget who I am and need these numerous pages looking for the same information. Frick! Doubt I'll ski there again this season but the addiction is strong and I must get out on a hill, even though it is less than half open.
As far as buying skins goes, you need natural snow to make that work. Long range forecast has the word 'fore' in it. Dammit!
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12-06-2021, 12:17 PM #103
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12-07-2021, 03:43 PM #104
What a difference a few days make - had a look at BM's webcams and it's looking pretty good. Hills were more grass than snow just a few days ago.
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12-07-2021, 07:02 PM #105
MSLM got around 10cm overnight of natural snow and they had the snow makers blaring all night. Midland got about 20cm overnight and it looks like Collingwood got a decent amount too.
Hopefully it won’t warm up as much this weekend as they are forecasting.
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12-07-2021, 09:33 PM #106"... Enjoy yourselves, keep your brain in your head and your head firmly attached to your body, the body active and alive, and I promise you this much: I promise you this one sweet victory over our enemies, over those deskbound people with their hearts in a safe deposit box and their eyes hypnotized by desk calculators. I promise you this: you will outlive the bastards." – Edward Abbey
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12-08-2021, 05:23 AM #107Registered User
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I think they must have groomed during the night. Areas off piste had a nice depth of powder but on piste was about 2 or 3 inches of fresh. Glad to get some turns in but not sure when I'll get back out. Local is spraying the guns liberally but the next two weeks look miserable for warmth.
Packing the bikes and canoe for a trip to the shores of Lake Huron this morning. Winter has decided to wait.
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12-09-2021, 07:35 AM #108
MSLM always grooms early morning so that they are usually finishing up everywhere just before opening. When both hills are open and there’s snow overnight, they have been leaving a few “powder” runs ungroomed on the Moonstone side which have been fun.
At Blue Mountain, they groom just before opening too but the Toronto Ski Club area always gets groomed just after 4:30pm the night before as there is no night skiing there. Always head there first if there is any overnight snowfall.
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12-09-2021, 06:42 PM #109
Blue opens tomorrow. Get at it!
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12-10-2021, 07:17 AM #110
Gonna be +15C and rainy this weekend. WTF, man!
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12-10-2021, 08:38 AM #111
And warm all next week. A bit of spring skiing to start the season.
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12-10-2021, 08:52 AM #112
Rain, warm weather this weekend and next week and you can see coverage issues on Blue Mountain web cams already. Don’t think I’ll be going there till the new year unless we get some storms soon.
MSLM opening the main lift on the higher Moonstone side today and night skiing starting next Wednesday night.
MSLM has a LOT more snow than anyone else so they should brave the warmer weather better but still disappointing start for everyone this season.
How hard it is to just stay below 0 for a bit? 🤦
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12-10-2021, 11:08 AM #113Registered User
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12-10-2021, 11:59 AM #114
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12-10-2021, 02:21 PM #115
It was warm this time last year as well - I remember on the 20th I had a backyard BBQ, and the 21st I was assembling a roof on the cabana. Then the xmas storm came and the 25th was FREEZING. It was pretty solidly cold after that as well IIRC.
So just a couple more weeks to wait I guess...
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12-10-2021, 02:58 PM #116
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12-11-2021, 07:44 AM #117
Winter in Eastern Canada doesn't start until the second week of January.
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12-11-2021, 09:13 AM #118Registered User
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12-12-2021, 03:29 PM #119
Hey Ontario friends, if you are anywhere near a magazine rack (a what?) in the near future, look for the latest issue of Ski Canada Magazine. This issue contains is an excellent article by Ian Merringer all about our new backcountry ski association (aka WWHSTA), powder skiing in the region and other backcountry skiing opportunities in Ontario. Also featured are bon mots from a few noted locals and some great images by our own pro lensman. I'll share an online version if/when it becomes available. Powder skiing in central Ontario gets national coverage, woot!
Edit: If you can't find the mag, you can pay $4 and get it online: https://www.zinio.com/ca/ski-canada/...y-2022-i533603
"... Enjoy yourselves, keep your brain in your head and your head firmly attached to your body, the body active and alive, and I promise you this much: I promise you this one sweet victory over our enemies, over those deskbound people with their hearts in a safe deposit box and their eyes hypnotized by desk calculators. I promise you this: you will outlive the bastards." – Edward Abbey
Support Hinterlandian backcountry skiing: wwhsta.org
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12-12-2021, 07:03 PM #120
^ Hey very cool, I'll be on the lookout for a physical copy. Haven't bought a magazine in years.
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12-13-2021, 08:12 AM #121
Will def. grab that magazine. AT bindings are on the way from Vancouver shortly.
Went up to Barrie yesterday to have a Christmas with grandma. First time I can remember there wasn't any snow there at all. Depressing!
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12-14-2021, 06:40 AM #122Registered User
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12-17-2021, 07:37 AM #123Registered User
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With the new panic over covid and possible lockdowns I decided to visit MSLM again yesterday. Forecast looks good for local snow-making and opening before Santa dude arrives but Dougie could shut that down in a heartbeat.
Anyways, sunny morning and the snow was quite firm considering the previous days rain and current 13C. Wind kicked up as the morning proceeded and the crowds were minimal. Good trip to get the legs in shape. Had the air-con running for part of the drive home with indicated 18 degrees.
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12-17-2021, 08:45 AM #124
Damn guys, i hope they keep the ski hills open for ya's. They made it work in QC and there were no ski hill related outbreaks last year. I guess Doug don't have a chalet and ski buddies like papa Legros does. Hoping to get some rides in at Antoine this year when i see my old man for the holidays. They talked about a boxing day opening last time I checked.
ETA: MSLM shot looks tasty! Haven't been there since i was a teenager, but i drove by this summer.27° 18°
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12-17-2021, 09:09 AM #125Registered User
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