WASATCH STOKE, CONDITIONS, OBSERVATIONS AND ASSORTED DRIVAL 17-18

**Skidog** · 03-04-2018, 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by lhitchner

Hmmm, that's strange. I can't imagine why ski resorts wouldn't open gates to the side-country on such a "safe" day in the s-c or b-c!

https://utahavalanchecenter.org/advi...lake/03/4/2018

Not sidecountry. The gates to terrain typically inbounds that needs control work. I listed the areas. Aside from Catherine's, which can be used as "sidecountry".

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**DLD in UT** · 03-04-2018, 05:44 PM

Originally Posted by jpcmoriarty

Got the van up to Alta at 5:30. Even got a little snooze before interlodge. It’s going to be a good day!! Tall guy green jacket, big tan van front of parking lot.....ask for change!

I was guy with Renagades in line with you for the open this AM. Hope your day was as good as mine! Safe drive back to CO.

No pics. Too fun to stop and waste time. Great day.

**cbgarrett** · 03-04-2018, 05:53 PM

No gates open at alta today (didnt need them with conditions and small crowd). Tomorrow and/or Tues. should be just as good.

**tBatt** · 03-04-2018, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by yellofin

Alta top to bottom untouched goodness
I'm so lucky to be here supreme chair woods are perfect no lines best day ever I'm going to apply for a dishwasher job at GMD and never leave

They just had two leave. They'd be glad to have you. Don't have to drive up the road every day, either. How does $500/mo and room and board sound? You might even pull another $50/mo in tips.

They reported 64°F here in Atlanta today but it totally felt like 75°F on solar aspects

Peruvian Ridge ain't got shit.

**F#*k you cat** · 03-04-2018, 06:08 PM

inbounds Alta Skied off the charts today

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**yellofin** · 03-04-2018, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by tBatt

They just had two leave. They'd be glad to have you. Don't have to drive up the road every day, either. How does $500/mo and room and board sound? You might even pull another $50/mo in tips.

They reported 64°F here in Atlanta today but it totally felt like 75°F on solar aspects

Peruvian Ridge ain't got shit.

If they throw in a season pass I'm in

**tBatt** · 03-04-2018, 06:18 PM

Originally Posted by yellofin

If they throw in a season pass I'm in

That's part of the deal.

Find Charlie, tell him Ted sent ya. He'll laugh.

**alev** · 03-04-2018, 06:20 PM

Originally Posted by tBatt

They just had two leave.

tell your friends thanks for being the sacrificial turkeys

**joetron** · 03-04-2018, 06:22 PM

Follow @altacentral on Twitter for reliable, timely updates. Udot, Unified, etc don’t have enough fucks to give to get skiers their info on time.
Today was incredible. Dogs got me up at 5 for breakfast so I just said ‘fuck it’, got my shit together and beat the road closure. Unsettlingly slow conga line going up the canyon at 5:55 and a packed GMD cafe had me a bit worried about the powder panickers, but vibes were good when Interlodge opened. 1st column, 2nd row and some wiley veteran moves on the high t had me and my buddy into High Boy all by ourselves. Skied right on for second lap. Bananas. First time I’ve had snow packed in my mouth in a few years.
Classic early opening at 9:02 and junk show on the canyon road made for 3 deep laps well before 10am.

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These powder tusks made it tough to drink coffee

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I hope all the folks visiting Alta had a good day. This was a classic.

**yellofin** · 03-04-2018, 06:23 PM

Originally Posted by tBatt

That's part of the deal.

Find Charlie, tell him Ted sent ya. He'll laugh.

I will l need to get my resume ready[emoji3]

**monkeywrenchMoose** · 03-04-2018, 06:31 PM

Today was hands down the best day of the season. We couldn't decide which lap was the best cause they were all so blower. I was right behind joetron, 1st column, 3rd row and some strategic vet moves had us first tracks down eagles nest proper, followed by a second lap of the same, nearly as untouched followed by thirds to the groomer, straight fall line, two times in a row. Both untracked with the second lap having a solid 20 footer thrown in for good measure. Classic Utah powder the whole day long.

Never met so many stoked skiers all day long as today. Especially the first hour. You'd pop out of the trees, fist bump a stranger and talk about how sweet it was and then rip the next pitch together only to do the same thing with a new stranger the next lap. So much fun. Country club at its finest.

**BobMc** · 03-04-2018, 07:02 PM

Holy fuck, that shit was silly. The Baldy Bash was kicking at the Tram Club last night, I was amazed Snowbird Ski Patrol pulled off a Sunday Funday for the books!

Shot my buddy Travis got of me.

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**Skidog** · 03-04-2018, 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by BobMc

Holy fuck, that shit was silly. The Baldy Bash was kicking at the Tram Club last night, I was amazed Snowbird Ski Patrol pulled off a Sunday Funday for the books!

Shot my buddy Travis got of me.

Another.

Awesome #like

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**snowaddict91** · 03-04-2018, 07:54 PM

Looks like another LCC closure tomorrow, thinking I'll head up before if it keeps snowing. Anyone planning to ski Alta tmrw AM? Undecided on alta vs bird

**telefreewasatch** · 03-04-2018, 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by snowaddict91

Looks like another LCC closure tomorrow, thinking I'll head up before if it keeps snowing. Anyone planning to ski Alta tmrw AM? Undecided on alta vs bird

If you like Alta, no brainer for tomorrow.

**alias_rice** · 03-04-2018, 08:30 PM

Originally Posted by telefreewasatch

If you like Alta, no brainer for tomorrow.

Hopefully the road opens somewhat timely since I’m on dropping the kid off at school duty. Probably hit the mouth at about 8:15.

**WasatchFlatlander** · 03-04-2018, 08:30 PM

Seeing the snow totals and pics from lcc is making me a tad jealous. Great day though in bcc. No complaints.

**jpcm** · 03-04-2018, 09:17 PM

Originally Posted by DLD in UT

I was guy with Renagades in line with you for the open this AM. Hope your day was as good as mine! Safe drive back to CO.

No pics. Too fun to stop and waste time. Great day.

Oh man what a day!! Just got off I80 in Laramie and I’m still grinning ear to ear. Met a bunch of cool people today, and the stoke level was at an ultimate high. Thanks to everyone who pointed me in the right direction or let me tag along for a run. The thirds to garbage chute shot with Jeremy was unreal. Hopefully the chase will bring be back your way at least once more this winter.

**Dantheman** · 03-04-2018, 10:33 PM

Originally Posted by BobMc

Holy fuck, that shit was silly. The Baldy Bash was kicking at the Tram Club last night, I was amazed Snowbird Ski Patrol pulled off a Sunday Funday for the books!

Shot my buddy Travis got of me.

Another.

Fuck yeah, Bob!

**getoutside** · 03-04-2018, 10:40 PM

Originally Posted by lhitchner

Does anyone have any advice?

splitboard? : )

Originally Posted by WasatchFlatlander

Got up to mouth of BCC at around 7:10. Had over an hour to spare. Skiing was absolutely fantastic. Fresh lines all morning.

same. an uneventful ride up the canyon at 7, 6th or 7th chair off eagle and ripped turns with some groms all solisunday, sending anything and everything.

Originally Posted by jpcmoriarty

Got the van up to Alta at 5:30. It’s going to be a good day!!

well played! sounds like alta and the bird were absolutely killer. holy shit on that second pic bobmc !

**Dshack89** · 03-04-2018, 11:01 PM

A lot has already been said about how unreal LCC was today, but wow....what a day!

I decided to join the "running of the bulls" and was fortunate enough to snag 2nd chair. The 1st chair crew dropped too low on the High T so I slipped by them as they frantically tried to sidestep up. There aren't many things in the world as unbelievable as finding yourself the first to hit piss pass. High Boy delivered.

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**scott_donald** · 03-05-2018, 02:53 AM

wow very jealous of everyone...

less than four weeks till I get there - so hoping for one of those days like I got April 9 last year....

**snowaddict91** · 03-05-2018, 07:03 AM

Decided Alta was the move today. Green mammut jacket, blue pants, blue/green bodacious. Ask for change.

**Phall** · 03-05-2018, 08:06 AM

Alta will be the move today with no backside, ballroom, shoulder, or catherines. Our 3:30 Ho area was our deepest of the day.

Here's proof, first three are of 330 run, last 3 are of our 1:30 run:
First three photos credit to JTran10:
My gf, birthday pow for the win!