rollcall...snowboarding...you know who you are.
11-30-2008, 12:32 PM
#2101
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Yeah, it sure is starting out like the 06/07 season. Most resorts didn't get open til the 2nd wknd in Dec back then, and that was limited to runs on which they made enuff snow. 
Like i said back on Wed (Post #2089), "... no real significant precip inbound for almost 2 weeks. Plus, for the next week, daytime highs will be just shy of 50*."
My 'radar' still stands at nuthin' til the 10th or 11th. But don't get too excited b/c we'll be back to another 2 weeks of nuthin'. Then we should get more snow in time for a white Christmas. I'm going out on a limb here, but it's gonna be b0nkerz right around the MLK holiday, then again right around Prez's holiday/"Ski Week." The mtns will get pounded out w/ tons of pow!!!
Pls. let my crystal ball be wrong for Dec precip. I beg of all you powderhounds & shredheads out there to wash your cars, put the patio furniture back out, perform those snow dances nightly, etc. I may ask one of my professors, who is part native Californian Indian, to pass along any special rituals that we might be able to do.
I'm getting just as desperate as the rest of you!
Like i said back on Wed (Post #2089), "... no real significant precip inbound for almost 2 weeks. Plus, for the next week, daytime highs will be just shy of 50*."My 'radar' still stands at nuthin' til the 10th or 11th. But don't get too excited b/c we'll be back to another 2 weeks of nuthin'. Then we should get more snow in time for a white Christmas. I'm going out on a limb here, but it's gonna be b0nkerz right around the MLK holiday, then again right around Prez's holiday/"Ski Week." The mtns will get pounded out w/ tons of pow!!!
Pls. let my crystal ball be wrong for Dec precip. I beg of all you powderhounds & shredheads out there to wash your cars, put the patio furniture back out, perform those snow dances nightly, etc. I may ask one of my professors, who is part native Californian Indian, to pass along any special rituals that we might be able to do.
I'm getting just as desperate as the rest of you!
Last edited by boardoholic; 11-30-2008 at 12:34 PM.
11-30-2008, 02:01 PM
#2102
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thats going to suck if theres no good snow on the 19-21 weekend.
I already planned a trip with my gf and some friends.. its going to be her first time so I don't want it to be a bad experience for her with crappy snow conditions.
I already planned a trip with my gf and some friends.. its going to be her first time so I don't want it to be a bad experience for her with crappy snow conditions.
12-01-2008, 11:51 AM
#2104
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i gave the snow dance my best shot this weekend.
changed oil to winter oil, swapped to winter tires and wheels, ski rack on, clean and detailed EVERYTHING.
i hate it when there is no snow...
changed oil to winter oil, swapped to winter tires and wheels, ski rack on, clean and detailed EVERYTHING.
i hate it when there is no snow...
12-01-2008, 12:46 PM
#2106
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Yeah, it sure is starting out like the 06/07 season. Most resorts didn't get open til the 2nd wknd in Dec back then, and that was limited to runs on which they made enuff snow. Like i said back on Wed (Post #2089), "... no real significant precip inbound for almost 2 weeks. Plus, for the next week, daytime highs will be just shy of 50*."
My 'radar' still stands at nuthin' til the 10th or 11th. But don't get too excited b/c we'll be back to another 2 weeks of nuthin'. Then we should get more snow in time for a white Christmas. I'm going out on a limb here, but it's gonna be b0nkerz right around the MLK holiday, then again right around Prez's holiday/"Ski Week." The mtns will get pounded out w/ tons of pow!!!
Pls. let my crystal ball be wrong for Dec precip. I beg of all you powderhounds & shredheads out there to wash your cars, put the patio furniture back out, perform those snow dances nightly, etc. I may ask one of my professors, who is part native Californian Indian, to pass along any special rituals that we might be able to do. I'm getting just as desperate as the rest of you!
Like i said back on Wed (Post #2089), "... no real significant precip inbound for almost 2 weeks. Plus, for the next week, daytime highs will be just shy of 50*."My 'radar' still stands at nuthin' til the 10th or 11th. But don't get too excited b/c we'll be back to another 2 weeks of nuthin'. Then we should get more snow in time for a white Christmas. I'm going out on a limb here, but it's gonna be b0nkerz right around the MLK holiday, then again right around Prez's holiday/"Ski Week." The mtns will get pounded out w/ tons of pow!!!
Pls. let my crystal ball be wrong for Dec precip. I beg of all you powderhounds & shredheads out there to wash your cars, put the patio furniture back out, perform those snow dances nightly, etc. I may ask one of my professors, who is part native Californian Indian, to pass along any special rituals that we might be able to do.
I'm getting just as desperate as the rest of you!
im going to clean my car right now.
12-01-2008, 02:19 PM
#2107
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Hey, don't get too brought down, folks. While it sux we're getting started later than we're used to, the resorts do all they can w/in their snow-making capabilities. Yeah, it ain't the same as "natty" pow, but it's something, right?
Come to think of it... no matter how much early season snowfall there is, places aren't fully operational til that wknd just before Xmas anyway. I recall yrs when the entire mtn had a good a 3-4 ft base in early Dec, but their staffing levels weren't quite there yet.
We've been so spoiled by such early openings for a time several seasons back that we've come to expect it every season. Lately, the m.o. seems to be lack-luster start, barely-below average overall snowfall w/ serious stretches of nothin' w/ phat pukage (multi-foot dumps) in a quick 2-3 day spurt. I can hear the bluebird days calling, can you?
To cheer y'all up, check out these FREE peppy & upbeat tracks courtesy of REI... http://reigoplaylist.com/ Warning: Many of the songs have that Old Navy commercial vibe to it.
Most of the melodies make me picture peeps running thru a meadow picking flowers, but the lyrics are all "Here comes Winter, y'all!" (esp. the cut by Ohmega Watts -- my early season anthem). 
Think snow.
Come to think of it... no matter how much early season snowfall there is, places aren't fully operational til that wknd just before Xmas anyway. I recall yrs when the entire mtn had a good a 3-4 ft base in early Dec, but their staffing levels weren't quite there yet.
We've been so spoiled by such early openings for a time several seasons back that we've come to expect it every season. Lately, the m.o. seems to be lack-luster start, barely-below average overall snowfall w/ serious stretches of nothin' w/ phat pukage (multi-foot dumps) in a quick 2-3 day spurt. I can hear the bluebird days calling, can you?
To cheer y'all up, check out these FREE peppy & upbeat tracks courtesy of REI... http://reigoplaylist.com/ Warning: Many of the songs have that Old Navy commercial vibe to it.
Most of the melodies make me picture peeps running thru a meadow picking flowers, but the lyrics are all "Here comes Winter, y'all!" (esp. the cut by Ohmega Watts -- my early season anthem). Think snow.
12-01-2008, 02:55 PM
#2108
Hey, don't get too brought down, folks. While it sux we're getting started later than we're used to, the resorts do all they can w/in their snow-making capabilities. Yeah, it ain't the same as "natty" pow, but it's something, right?
Come to think of it... no matter how much early season snowfall there is, places aren't fully operational til that wknd just before Xmas anyway. I recall yrs when the entire mtn had a good a 3-4 ft base in early Dec, but their staffing levels weren't quite there yet.
We've been so spoiled by such early openings for a time several seasons back that we've come to expect it every season. Lately, the m.o. seems to be lack-luster start, barely-below average overall snowfall w/ serious stretches of nothin' w/ phat pukage (multi-foot dumps) in a quick 2-3 day spurt. I can hear the bluebird days calling, can you?
To cheer y'all up, check out these FREE peppy & upbeat tracks courtesy of REI... http://reigoplaylist.com/ Warning: Many of the songs have that Old Navy commercial vibe to it. Most of the melodies make me picture peeps running thru a meadow picking flowers, but the lyrics are all "Here comes Winter, y'all!" (esp. the cut by Ohmega Watts -- my early season anthem).
Think snow.
Come to think of it... no matter how much early season snowfall there is, places aren't fully operational til that wknd just before Xmas anyway. I recall yrs when the entire mtn had a good a 3-4 ft base in early Dec, but their staffing levels weren't quite there yet.
We've been so spoiled by such early openings for a time several seasons back that we've come to expect it every season. Lately, the m.o. seems to be lack-luster start, barely-below average overall snowfall w/ serious stretches of nothin' w/ phat pukage (multi-foot dumps) in a quick 2-3 day spurt. I can hear the bluebird days calling, can you?
To cheer y'all up, check out these FREE peppy & upbeat tracks courtesy of REI... http://reigoplaylist.com/ Warning: Many of the songs have that Old Navy commercial vibe to it.
Most of the melodies make me picture peeps running thru a meadow picking flowers, but the lyrics are all "Here comes Winter, y'all!" (esp. the cut by Ohmega Watts -- my early season anthem). Think snow.
pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeee hurry.............
i think the resorts are going to have to stay open later in the year now, or they will go bankrupt all together.
12-03-2008, 02:50 PM
#2113
It is a lame equation. The less snow= less money the resorts make= increased prices all around.
12-03-2008, 08:01 PM
#2115
Should be prime for this weekend, they were able to make snow last night and are making snow right now as well.
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