2021/22 BC Southern Interior

[snoboy]

I got stuck on the wrong side of the washouts in November. Ended up coming down to WA over the I-90 and back up. I would recommenced that route. Even though Hwy 3 in BC is open again, it's not back to fully repaired. I thought the southern route was easier and more relaxing, might even go that way in the future sometimes when I don't have to.

[nickinbc]

The heavy commercial traffic did a number on Highway 3 - plenty of reports of tire puncturing and rim bending potholes.

[Dromond]

Thank you all for sharing your suggestions. Much appreciated. I’m looking forward to returning to the interior!

[Cokey McBlowjob]

I'd echo the idea to avoid hwy 3 for the time being. Complete shitshow at the moment.

You have two options:

- cross via the Bonner's Ferry route on hwy 95
- cross via the Oroville/Osoyoos route on hwy 97

Roughly equivalent travel times for both via Seattle

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[sparkletarte.]

62cm overnight at whitewater! Woot! Rode bell to bell with no breaks, yeah it was a day.

That is our 2nd 60cm day this season. Dec 27 was the 1st, though it was due to a power outage so no lifts on Dec 26, but whatever I'll take it however it comes.

So far this season is shaping up to be pretty epic!

[abraham]

62cm overnight at whitewater! Woot! Rode bell to bell with no breaks, yeah it was a day.

That is our 2nd 60cm day this season. Dec 27 was the 1st, though it was due to a power outage so no lifts on Dec 26, but whatever I'll take it however it comes.

So far this season is shaping up to be pretty epic!

Sparkletarte! Hope you're doing well, I had a turn in Felsen yesterday that made me think of teo, you and your non mag friend.

[sparkletarte.]

Aw nice to hear buddy! Good to hear you're making good turns, haha!

Yes things are great up here. Tons of snow so far!

[glademaster]

Just want to say thank you and pay my compliments to this corner of the continent.


Since Christmas Day I’ve logged three lift-served, one cat skiing, and seven human powered ski days up here and they’ve all been memorable. My legs are cooked, my mind is blown, it’s my birthday and I have a crush on a lady bartender in my last stop on this whirlwind pilgrimage. Sick, and ashamed and happy sums it up nicely.

Buncha lucky motherfuckers.

[t.odd]

2 weeks until we're out for a few days at WW, BRS and Red! stoked to see it firing, hope it keeps up!

[LeeLau]

Big Red Cats

[Stewy30]

62cm overnight at whitewater! Woot! Rode bell to bell with no breaks, yeah it was a day.

That is our 2nd 60cm day this season. Dec 27 was the 1st, though it was due to a power outage so no lifts on Dec 26, but whatever I'll take it however it comes.

So far this season is shaping up to be pretty epic!

I caught that day on my first day ever at whitewater, went south from Revy on a whim Sunday as a friend backed out from touring the pass.

A good first impression I’d say! The terrain is perfect for that amount of snow, best skiing day I’ve ever had! And the vibe of everyone there was top notch.

[tuowtraws]

Looking for a ride from Rossland/Trail to Spokane or Seattle some time between the 10th and 17th (schedule is flexible) in case anyone is headed that way already and is down for some company + gas money.

[Cokey McBlowjob]

gnorm hibernateth

[LeeLau]

Whitewater 20cms new. Got Glory before it shut

[hbfs]

How was the skiing at Whitewater today?

It looks like the snow level today was around or just above base.
Did it rain at bottom or just heavy snow?

Hoping to visit this Sat/Sun with my lady.

[beeeom]

How was the skiing at Whitewater today?

It looks like the snow level today was around or just above base.
Did it rain at bottom or just heavy snow?

Hoping to visit this Sat/Sun with my lady.

It was coastal pigsnot @ wh2o yesterday afternoon. Raining when I left around 3pm, but still fun...

I bet it would have set up like half-dried concrete sludge overnight.

[hbfs]

It was coastal pigsnot @ wh2o yesterday afternoon. Raining when I left around 3pm, but still fun...

I bet it would have set up like half-dried concrete sludge overnight.

Big bummer. How far up the hill did the rain go? Any beta on the skiing today?

[paulster2626]

What's the latest on Red? Inside of a month now until I grace you all with my presence.

[kootenayskier]

What's the latest on Red? Inside of a month now until I grace you all with my presence.

Good coverage for this time of year. Cream cheese powder yesterday. Fun Spring conditions today on South facing terrain, crusty but skiable everywhere else. Not busy.

[t.odd]

will be out Nelson for Wed/Thurs and then Red for a few days next week...here's hoping for a refresh, though looking a bit slim

[hbfs]

Found the answer to my own question about conditions at Whitewater if anyone else is wondering.

1m 20s into the report: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXPYvtLEQvQ&t=80s

Welp, lodging is booked and hopefully it softens up a bit by Saturday. At least the crust isn't super burly.

[t.odd]

sad trombone

[sparkletarte.]

ww is zipper crust over heavy snow. Nasty in the trees/untracked but sounds cool. Groomers are ok.

[kootenayskier]

Touring in the Valhallas yesterday, with a zipper crust over dense powder on all aspects and at all elevations. Skied steep trees, which were surprisingly consistent and fun.

[nickbokhoven]

Heading up Tuesday night. Will be at WW Wednesday and Thursday. Sounds like I should bring some skis that are less powder specific. Going to be at Baldface Friday to Sunday- curious what it will ski like.


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