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02-25-2011, 06:41 AM
#4471
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Sierra mountains
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I also enjoy the nevada side(the best side of heavenly imo), just not nevada! haha. I tend to smoke and they don't like that there.
There's a gate up there and I just ducked because I was below the gate. That whole video is from ONE run and I cut out about five minutes of footage. Definitely one of the best runs in Tahoe. almost 2000'.
I'm heading to kirkwood now if anyone wants to join. I'll probably be there tomorrow too.
There's a gate up there and I just ducked because I was below the gate. That whole video is from ONE run and I cut out about five minutes of footage. Definitely one of the best runs in Tahoe. almost 2000'.
I'm heading to kirkwood now if anyone wants to join. I'll probably be there tomorrow too.
02-25-2011, 08:04 AM
#4472
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Fremont, CA
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Car Info: 2009 Subaru WRX Hatchback
haha man, when I read the part where you hate nevada, I remember that sunday night when steve got kicked out of cabo wabo and you started talking about how you hated nevada and almost threw down with that casino employee on the escalator
02-25-2011, 08:46 AM
#4474
Which chute/drop is this?
The whole dealio w/ folks flopping around loading/unloading is the M.O. everywhere on holiday wknds. Sat @Bear was way less crowded and, thus, much smoother w/ the lifts than Sun was. As far as the "weird" lay of the land: it just takes experience & familiarity. I rarely ride there, but know it well enough to get around w/o much difficulty. And I still have fun despite how madhouse the place can get.
Oh, and I love that Hollywood hit under Chair 4. It's about 1/4 - 1/3 the way up fr the bottom, yeah? I made my buddy's eyes bug out the one time I almost landed on the li'l tree in the run-out.
I prefer the NV side of the mtn. During cold storms, I don't bother much w/ the upper mtn. Tons of fun in the trees off Stagecoach. Galaxy's fun, too... just not steep enough.
Your run on the vid was super long. Did you duck a rope & ride OB?
Holy hell that's a STEAL! I'm supposed to ride Sun only @Sierra, but I may have to see about swinging Sat @The Wood.
Where are y'all planning to ride on Mon?
The whole dealio w/ folks flopping around loading/unloading is the M.O. everywhere on holiday wknds. Sat @Bear was way less crowded and, thus, much smoother w/ the lifts than Sun was. As far as the "weird" lay of the land: it just takes experience & familiarity. I rarely ride there, but know it well enough to get around w/o much difficulty. And I still have fun despite how madhouse the place can get.
Oh, and I love that Hollywood hit under Chair 4. It's about 1/4 - 1/3 the way up fr the bottom, yeah? I made my buddy's eyes bug out the one time I almost landed on the li'l tree in the run-out.
I prefer the NV side of the mtn. During cold storms, I don't bother much w/ the upper mtn. Tons of fun in the trees off Stagecoach. Galaxy's fun, too... just not steep enough.
Your run on the vid was super long. Did you duck a rope & ride OB?
Holy hell that's a STEAL! I'm supposed to ride Sun only @Sierra, but I may have to see about swinging Sat @The Wood.
Where are y'all planning to ride on Mon?
02-25-2011, 10:53 AM
#4476
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You riding 2mrw, too? Like I just mentioned, I wanna ride KW 2mrw w/ Mt.STi. But if that doesn't work out, maybe I'll get my two days by riding Sierra on Mon w/ y'all. Gotta see what unfolds on my end.
02-25-2011, 11:09 AM
#4477
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Compared to the Sierra & Sugar Bowl (the 2 closest & worthwhile spots off the usual Tahoe runs), it's maybe 15 minutes closer. Online maps will say it's about a 25-min difference. But again, much of the driving on 80 & 50 is at 70+ mph so the major routes can be quicker. This wknd is likely a wash since the snow levels are so damn low, so the slow-going will start much sooner.
Wherever you end up, stay safe & have fun!
02-25-2011, 01:44 PM
#4478
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You riding 2mrw, too? Like I just mentioned, I wanna ride KW 2mrw w/ Mt.STi. But if that doesn't work out, maybe I'll get my two days by riding Sierra on Mon w/ y'all. Gotta see what unfolds on my end.
If not, Heavenly +fire break on sunday then Sierra for monday.
02-25-2011, 01:47 PM
#4479
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Ohh yeah I didn't make kirkwood today so we hit heavenly instead. It's a little heavy out there but super soft.
We already have close to 3 feet on the driveway! Come get some!
We already have close to 3 feet on the driveway! Come get some!
02-25-2011, 02:02 PM
#4481
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I just checked a buncha snow reports. And it looks my prediction did, in fact, come tru after all... No lifts running or very limited ops.
Super heavy snowfall amounts (>1 in/hr) & the wind advisory had gusts up near the prediction of earlier this week.
I'll keep y'all posted on what works out on my end. Thnx for the updates. Glad you were able to get some turns in before they shut the mtn down.
Super heavy snowfall amounts (>1 in/hr) & the wind advisory had gusts up near the prediction of earlier this week.
I'll keep y'all posted on what works out on my end. Thnx for the updates. Glad you were able to get some turns in before they shut the mtn down.
02-25-2011, 02:49 PM
#4482
Guys heading out to Kirkwood, make sure you check the road reports. Hwy 88 was already closed this morning coming up from Jackson. Being held for Avalanche control.
Thats what sucks the most about getting to the Wood from the bay. About every time they get some heavy snowfall, Carson Spur gets shut down.
Current road conditons on 88
Thats what sucks the most about getting to the Wood from the bay. About every time they get some heavy snowfall, Carson Spur gets shut down.
Current road conditons on 88
SR 88
[IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA & SIERRA NEVADA]
IS CLOSED FROM 3.5 MI EAST OF SILVER LAKE TO KIRKWOOD /CARSON SPUR/
(AMADOR CO) - DUE TO AVALANCHE CONTROL - MOTORISTS ARE ADVISED TO USE AN
ALTERNATE ROUTE
IS CLOSED FROM 2 MI EAST OF KIRKWOOD TO 5 MI WEST OF PICKETTS JCT
/CARSON PASS/ (ALPINE CO) - DUE TO SNOW - MOTORISTS ARE ADVISED TO USE
AN ALTERNATE ROUTE
CHAINS OR SNOW TIRES ARE REQUIRED FROM PINE GROVE TO 3.7 MI EAST OF
PINE GROVE (AMADOR CO)
CHAINS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT 4-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES WITH SNOW
TIRES ON ALL 4 WHEELS FROM 3.7 MI EAST OF PINE GROVE TO KIRKWOOD (AMADOR CO)
CHAINS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT 4-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES WITH SNOW
TIRES ON ALL 4 WHEELS FROM KIRKWOOD (AMADOR CO) TO 2 MI EAST OF KIRKWOOD
(ALPINE CO)
CHAINS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT 4-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES WITH SNOW
TIRES ON ALL 4 WHEELS FROM 5 MI EAST OF PICKETTS JCT TO 3.5 MI EAST OF
WOODFORDS (ALPINE CO)
[IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA & SIERRA NEVADA]
IS CLOSED FROM 3.5 MI EAST OF SILVER LAKE TO KIRKWOOD /CARSON SPUR/
(AMADOR CO) - DUE TO AVALANCHE CONTROL - MOTORISTS ARE ADVISED TO USE AN
ALTERNATE ROUTE
IS CLOSED FROM 2 MI EAST OF KIRKWOOD TO 5 MI WEST OF PICKETTS JCT
/CARSON PASS/ (ALPINE CO) - DUE TO SNOW - MOTORISTS ARE ADVISED TO USE
AN ALTERNATE ROUTE
CHAINS OR SNOW TIRES ARE REQUIRED FROM PINE GROVE TO 3.7 MI EAST OF
PINE GROVE (AMADOR CO)
CHAINS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT 4-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES WITH SNOW
TIRES ON ALL 4 WHEELS FROM 3.7 MI EAST OF PINE GROVE TO KIRKWOOD (AMADOR CO)
CHAINS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT 4-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES WITH SNOW
TIRES ON ALL 4 WHEELS FROM KIRKWOOD (AMADOR CO) TO 2 MI EAST OF KIRKWOOD
(ALPINE CO)
CHAINS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT 4-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES WITH SNOW
TIRES ON ALL 4 WHEELS FROM 5 MI EAST OF PICKETTS JCT TO 3.5 MI EAST OF
WOODFORDS (ALPINE CO)
02-25-2011, 02:58 PM
#4483
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Saw that earlier, too, Steve.
Looks like 80's been shut down for a while too. I haven't bothered checking the traffic cams to verify, but I imagine it's pretty gnarly out there, esp. w/ tons more semi's & regular passenger vehicles as well.
Looks like 80's been shut down for a while too. I haven't bothered checking the traffic cams to verify, but I imagine it's pretty gnarly out there, esp. w/ tons more semi's & regular passenger vehicles as well.
Originally Posted by http://www.dot.ca.gov/cgi-bin/roads.cgi
I-80
[IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA & THE SIERRA NEVADA]
IS CLOSED FROM COLFAX (PLACER CO) TO TRUCKEE (NEVADA CO) - DUE TO
ZERO VISIBILITY - MOTORISTS ARE ADVISED TO USE AN ALTERNATE ROUTE
[IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA & THE SIERRA NEVADA]
IS CLOSED FROM COLFAX (PLACER CO) TO TRUCKEE (NEVADA CO) - DUE TO
ZERO VISIBILITY - MOTORISTS ARE ADVISED TO USE AN ALTERNATE ROUTE
02-25-2011, 03:06 PM
#4484
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stoked for sunday pow at heavenly! Even though I had a small fire at my house this am and have to spend a grand to get my water heater replaced and some drywall!
I'm still rolling up!
I'm still rolling up!
02-25-2011, 03:10 PM
#4485
Guys heading out to Kirkwood, make sure you check the road reports. Hwy 88 was already closed this morning coming up from Jackson. Being held for Avalanche control.
Thats what sucks the most about getting to the Wood from the bay. About every time they get some heavy snowfall, Carson Spur gets shut down.
Current road conditons on 88
Thats what sucks the most about getting to the Wood from the bay. About every time they get some heavy snowfall, Carson Spur gets shut down.
Current road conditons on 88
I unfortunately won't be able to make it up in this storm. Since my son is turning 1 next Friday, and we have the party set for Saturday, I have a ton of honey do list work to get completed.