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Where did you/will you end your 2018-2019 ski season?
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aurafan
Certified Ski Diva
Have been having a fabulous time at Squaw Valley this week. yesterday it had even frozen the night before and the snow was like "real snow" all day. when it warms up, gets too heavy for me--but it's still great here! But my last day (sadly) will probably be within a few days... although they'll be open, my husband and I will probably stop while the conditions are as good as they are now!
santacruz skier
Angel Diva
Mt Rose ! Did some "hike to" skiing
Oops it's sideways!
Oops it's sideways!
Ski Sine Fine
Angel Diva
It is obvious to me I have to hit the lottery and retire or move to a ski town and be a liftie. How else can I get more days 
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skibum4ever
Angel Diva
Mammoth, probably in late June. Though they say that they will be open "at least" until July 7, conditions eventually get a bit too sketchy for me.
We have been at Mammoth since last Thursday and the spring skiing right now is excellent. For some reason, I am skiing better now than I have all year. This gives me hope for a really great 2019 /2020 season!
We have been at Mammoth since last Thursday and the spring skiing right now is excellent. For some reason, I am skiing better now than I have all year. This gives me hope for a really great 2019 /2020 season!
dloveski
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Ski season finale: May 10, 2019. Preston Peak, Wasatch, overlooking Brighton. Elevation 10,315 ft.
Skinned up to my brother's birthday party at the peak. ski down, grippy snow but pretty fun---no other humanoids on any runs above the base (except our party).
(first time no blisters from the uphill. Moleskin + paper surg tape + thin socks + duct tape on sock).
Skinned up to my brother's birthday party at the peak. ski down, grippy snow but pretty fun---no other humanoids on any runs above the base (except our party).
(first time no blisters from the uphill. Moleskin + paper surg tape + thin socks + duct tape on sock).
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mountainwest
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
So my season wound up ending on July 6th at Beartooth Basin. I also skied there on July 5th, and skied Beartooth Pass (backcountry skiing on Gardner Headwall) on the 4th of July. First time skiing in July, and the snow was still good! Altitude was just under 11,000ft.
contesstant
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
THAT looks STEEP! And majorly bumped out. Impressive skiing there!!
MOST impressive. Good for you!
mountainwest
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Thank you!
It was super steep and bumpy! When I was there in June the snow was much smoother... this time in July when I looked over the edge I was pretty scared. My first two drops in were terrifying, partly also because it was morning and the snow was still a bit firm. It softens up a lot in the afternoon and that’s when it gets really fun. Funny story, the first time I skied Beartooth Basin was June of last year with my husband, and for some reason neither of us thought to actually go and look over the edge before buying our full-day tickets (they run a poma lift there, spring/summer only). When we skied up to the edge of the cornice for the first time and looked down, we both just looked at each other and had the same thought at the same moment... that we had just wasted our money and were going to have to go home without actually skiing there. But after a few minutes of summoning our courage we finally dropped in and then got hooked. It’s so fun and there are so many good skiers there to watch and learn from. Great friendly and encouraging vibe, too! This year my husband was dropping in to an even steeper spot(!!) and ski patrol was coaching me on how I could do the same. (Maybe next year!)
mountainwest
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Thank you! And yes, there was still a lot of snow. And note the still-frozen lake! I was sure it would have been melted already.
contesstant
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I would have taken one look over the edge and said, "NOPE!"Thank you!
Funny story, the first time I skied Beartooth Basin was June of last year with my husband, and for some reason neither of us thought to actually go and look over the edge before buying our full-day tickets (they run a poma lift there, spring/summer only). When we skied up to the edge of the cornice for the first time and looked down, we both just looked at each other and had the same thought at the same moment... that we had just wasted our money and were going to have to go home without actually skiing there. But after a few minutes of summoning our courage we finally dropped in and then got hooked. It’s so fun and there are so many good skiers there to watch and learn from. Great friendly and encouraging vibe, too! This year my husband was dropping in to an even steeper spot(!!) and ski patrol was coaching me on how I could do the same. (Maybe next year!)
mountainwest
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
That was definitely my first thought too!
marzNC
Angel Diva
Very cool that ski patrol helps out in that way. Think I'll make a note about Bogus Basin for a May or June ski safari out west for future reference.
Having skied with you at GT, I'm not surprised you went for it.
nopoleskier
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I ended up at Mammoth on May 29th, skied 30th, 31, June 1,2,3. Red eye flight home. A blast with several Divas that were there. My season was 70 days and I skied every month Nov 2018-June 2019!!
Wishing I was still out there. Now planning next years adventures..
Nice group we had: @VickiK @mustski @floridakeysskibum @SnowHot @snow cat @WaterGirl (not in this photo) and some DH's and other Die Hard Skiers. What a blast.. AND I demo'd skis!!
Met Marcus Caston :-) w/ @snow cat
Not having any fun LOL
Conditions were AMAZING!
Cornice was superb (The gondola was undergoing maintenance so no climax)
Counting down the days until I ski again........
Wishing I was still out there. Now planning next years adventures..
Nice group we had: @VickiK @mustski @floridakeysskibum @SnowHot @snow cat @WaterGirl (not in this photo) and some DH's and other Die Hard Skiers. What a blast.. AND I demo'd skis!!
Met Marcus Caston :-) w/ @snow cat
Not having any fun LOL
Conditions were AMAZING!
Cornice was superb (The gondola was undergoing maintenance so no climax)
Counting down the days until I ski again........
