Spring skiing blues

[Christy]

Boy did I just have some spring conditions at Sun Valley. Saturday afternoon, a real mix of hard scoured areas, very soft piles turning to slush toward the end of day, and a few nice spots. Sunday, nice in the morning up top, scoured on the north facing runs, but got very soft after lunch. Monday, really, really nice on most of the mountain in the morning but the afternoon got really soft lower down--the run out to the base was thick deep nasty slush. But it was sunny and nice (forecast called for some rain which luckily didn't happen) and I don't mind quitting early and heading to the hot pool.

 

[bounceswoosh]

Breck's getting a sprinkling (or more!) of snow throughout the week, and it'll be pretty heavy, so it should nicely cover the frozen mess, stick, and be ready for me to ski on Saturday. That'll be a lot more fun than the conditions we've had.

 

[Christy]

Yeah luckily SV got 4" Friday night and 1" Sunday night--not a ton but I think it would have been a lot worse without that.

I missed 18" over the weekend at Crystal. Spring doesn't really start until May in the WA Cascades.

 

[newboots]

I'm headed to Waterville Valley (NH) on the weekend. They've got 8" predicted for Friday. AND the Annual April Fool's Day Luau & Pond-Skimming Contest. You may remember that I discovered late that the $1 April Fools Day tickets are actually for 3/31. I manifested my best outrage, and we got tickets for Saturday about half price. So we're going!

You'll most likely be relieved to know I'm not planning any pond skimming. I think I'll leave it for the younger crowd.

 

[bounceswoosh]

You'll most likely be relieved to know I'm not planning any pond skimming.

We have some ladies here who've done it. It scares me, and I don't have any skis I would be willing to leave in the bottom of the drink to rust until the snow melts.

 

[newboots]

I suppose you're supposed to get somebody's really over-used rock skis. But I have enough challenges on the snow!

 

[Little Lightning]

Copper got 2" over night with 2 more this morning. We skied in snow all afternoon. Bottom was firm with some freezing and thawing. However, we skied off of Sierra lift at the top and the conditions were good. Bumps were soft with little crust underneath.

Driving home we had heavy snow with poor visibility. I-70 E closed at Silverthorne due to numerous accidents and cars sliding off the highway.

Snow totals tonight could reach 10" in some areas. Skied the Rossi Saffron 7's and they performed beautifully. Tomorrow should be a good day.

 

[KatyPerrey]

Skied Copper today with the Over the Hill Gang and my friend Julie. We had an amazing day! Overall great conditions considering the warm weather we've been having.

 

[KatyPerrey]

Yesterday was amazing but today was outstanding!! Copper reported 7 inches but where we skied was at least twice that! It skied like mid winter snow, light and fluffy all morning long!

 

[captain_hug99]

We were at Monarch, I swear I'm going to try other mountains next year, they got maybe 4 inches. It was great at the top (I had the first run, woohoo!). Once you got most of the way down, at 11 or so it was slush. But I'm excited, there is supposed to be a huge storm on Friday and Saturday, I'm considering going back up on Sunday.

 

[snowski/swimmouse]

I'm headed to Waterville Valley (NH) on the weekend. They've got 8" predicted for Friday. AND the Annual April Fool's Day Luau & Pond-Skimming Contest. You may remember that I discovered late that the $1 April Fools Day tickets are actually for 3/31. I manifested my best outrage, and we got tickets for Saturday about half price. So we're going!

You'll most likely be relieved to know I'm not planning any pond skimming. I think I'll leave it for the younger crowd.

Smart Girl!!!
Have a blast this weekend!

 

[snowski/swimmouse]

Yesterday was amazing but today was outstanding!! Copper reported 7 inches but where we skied was at least twice that! It skied like mid winter snow, light and fluffy all morning long! View attachment 7005

(The last of our NC slopes closed for the season last Saturday...)

 

[Christy]

I guess I'm getting a little antsy for real spring stuff. Crystal sounds good this weekend--they've had 3 feet in the past 2 weeks, and snow tonight and tomorrow, and it's still cold up there. But I'm itching to get out in the garden, and I have Mariners tickets for both tomorrow night and Sunday day. It might be the last good weekend of skiing (then again it might not) so I'm trying to rally but I dunno.

 

[luliski]

I'm skipping this weekend even though I have three days off. I worked three 12 hour days, so my body is tired. I've spent so much time in Tahoe this season that my house and yard are a wreck, and need my attention. And lastly, I think this weekend is the last weekend of Spring Breaks! I'm sad to miss today, because it's probably an awesome bluebird powder day, but I'll go next week when the crowds should be gone.

 

[bounceswoosh]

I'm conflicted. On the one hand, two more weekends before Breck closes. On the other hand, it's gorgeous down here, and I've been under the weather anyway. Gardening and mountain biking both sound lovely. I haven't slept well in a week.

Yeah, so, definitely staying home. But feeling conflicted.

 

[Christy]

I would if there was no drive. That's where I think, ugh, what a waste of time. Ahh to live right at the mountain and just go for a couple hours then tend my garden, walk my dog and go watch baseball. (In this dream Crystal is in my neighborhood in my city with a major league baseball team, but there's still no crowds).

 

[luliski]

I would if there was no drive. That's where I think, ugh, what a waste of time. Ahh to live right at the mountain and just go for a couple hours then tend my garden, walk my dog and go watch baseball. (In this dream Crystal is in my neighborhood in my city with a major league baseball team, but there's still no crowds).

How far is it?

 

[Christy]

1:50 each way to Crystal. Stevens and Snoqualmie are closer, but also more crowded because the drive from Seattle is shorter.

 

[bounceswoosh]

I would if there was no drive.

Bingo. If I could walk out my door and ski, no problem.

(Okay, I can. But first I have to drive 2 hours.)

 

[luliski]

I've heard good things about Crystal Mountain. The closest resort to me is Sugar Bowl, about 1:45; but I really like Squaw/Alpine, about 2:15. I used to be able to do the day trips, but I've gotten spoiled and have a hard time motivating for those.