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re: Season long ski thread: tips and rules for you amateur coonass skiers
Posted on 12/23/15 at 9:59 am to Cosmo
Posted on 12/23/15 at 9:59 am to Cosmo
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Yall wear helmets? I never have but am thinking it is time. And they look warm.
Yes. Really, it's pretty dumb not to. It won't save you from hitting a tree but it's better to wear one instead of not wearing one.
ETA: Look at Giro and Smith helmets.
This post was edited on 12/23/15 at 10:00 am
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Posted on 12/23/15 at 10:00 am to ColoradoAg03
Recs? Theres an $80 Giro on Amazon that looks adequate
Posted on 12/23/15 at 10:02 am to YumYum Sauce
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Headed to Beaver Creek next week. can't wait.
Was there 2 weekends ago, skiing was nice, had a mini pow day. Grouse was closed at the time but looked damn good, I think it's open now.
I'll be in Park City on 1/6 and going to Vail in February
Posted on 12/23/15 at 10:02 am to Cosmo
i'll admit to being one of those idiots snowboarders.
Posted on 12/23/15 at 10:06 am to ColoradoAg03
You ever get into the backcountry?
Posted on 12/23/15 at 10:09 am to Cosmo
Heading to the house in Angel Fire the day after the bowl game for a week. They have been getting dumped on so far this season, gonna try to get a few days in at Taos as well.
Yes
quote:
Yall wear helmets?
Yes
Posted on 12/23/15 at 10:10 am to HippieTiger
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You ever get into the backcountry?
Taking the sleds up tomorrow morning from Vail Pass
Helmets, Cosmo: backcountry.com has a few good Giro helmets on sale for around $80ish. Free 2-day delivery for orders over $50 (the norm for them). I love shopping with them. Great deals, the free 2-day shipping is clutch, and awesome customer service. For ordering a helmet online, I'd suggest ordering the 2 sizes you think would fit you best, and return the one that doesn't. Like I said, they have top notch customer service and returns are super easy. Just go to their website and use the chat feature to talk to a sales rep.
ETA: Make sure you get a helmet with adjustable vents.
This post was edited on 12/23/15 at 10:18 am
Posted on 12/23/15 at 10:11 am to ColoradoAg03
You don't just wear a helmet for you, you wear one for all the other yahoos doing 50mph that can't stop.
Vail is a huge mtn that is never crowded once you get away from the high speed gondola. The problem with Vail is all the a-hole foreigners there. They smoke everywhere and stop in the middle of the run or in a blind spot. If the snow is the same at both places I much prefer Beaver Creek.
Steamboat has been getting a foot a day for the last three, should be fantastic.
Vail is a huge mtn that is never crowded once you get away from the high speed gondola. The problem with Vail is all the a-hole foreigners there. They smoke everywhere and stop in the middle of the run or in a blind spot. If the snow is the same at both places I much prefer Beaver Creek.
Steamboat has been getting a foot a day for the last three, should be fantastic.
Posted on 12/23/15 at 10:13 am to Cosmo
Is it OK to ski with a selfie stick?
Thanks
Thanks
Posted on 12/23/15 at 10:14 am to 8thyearsenior
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Vail is a huge mtn that is never crowded once you get away from the high speed gondola
You've never been to the backside on a powder day have you? LOL. 20-30 minute waits in China Bowl and Blue Sky on weekend powder days are the norm.
This post was edited on 12/23/15 at 10:16 am
Posted on 12/23/15 at 10:18 am to ColoradoAg03
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Yes. Really, it's pretty dumb not to
As a kid and into my 20's I never wore one b/c I was dumb - esp considering some of the terrain I skied when I lived in boulder. Last year I was on my snowboard and caught a heelside edge after a seemingly small jump, head smacked right down on some hard pack snow and ice and got a concussion. I bought a helmet that night.
This post was edited on 12/23/15 at 10:19 am
Posted on 12/23/15 at 10:21 am to Cosmo
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Recs? Theres an $80 Giro on Amazon that looks adequate
I do not recommend buying online.
Go and try a bunch on. There are brands/styles that really hurt my head after 20-30 min. You want this thing to be really comfortable since you're wearing it all day
Posted on 12/23/15 at 10:59 am to AubieALUMdvm
Alps > Rockies
I've met more Americans in the Alps, than the other way around.
Better ski huts (bars/restaurants/lodges/cafes), quainter, less crowds, steeper more challenging runs, and less white trash Americans like yourselves, GFY
Sorry you're to poor to afford to regularly the Alps, Cosmo, ya two planked snow skidding piece o' trash
I've met more Americans in the Alps, than the other way around.
Better ski huts (bars/restaurants/lodges/cafes), quainter, less crowds, steeper more challenging runs, and less white trash Americans like yourselves, GFY
Sorry you're to poor to afford to regularly the Alps, Cosmo, ya two planked snow skidding piece o' trash
Posted on 12/23/15 at 11:07 am to purpgold718
Back in TN for the holidays - leaving the family gathering early so we can get back for all of this epic snow.
Vail blackout ends on the 31st so I'm gonna be there first thing on January 1st
Vail blackout ends on the 31st so I'm gonna be there first thing on January 1st
Posted on 12/23/15 at 11:14 am to sloopy
Steamboat Conditions:
10.50 in Last 24 Hours
22 in 48 Hours
39.75 in 7 days
Hope it continues in January. Will be there for 7 days over Mardi Gras.
10.50 in Last 24 Hours
22 in 48 Hours
39.75 in 7 days
Hope it continues in January. Will be there for 7 days over Mardi Gras.
Posted on 12/23/15 at 11:19 am to LSUengr
In Deer Valley/Park City currently. Spent the last two days skiing fresh powder in Park City/Canyons. Since the merger this place is huge. No way to ski it all in two days.
It's snowed here since Sunday and I believe I just saw 72 inches in the last 4 days but that doesn't seem right.
It's glorious no matter what the exact snowfall is.
It's snowed here since Sunday and I believe I just saw 72 inches in the last 4 days but that doesn't seem right.
It's glorious no matter what the exact snowfall is.
Posted on 12/23/15 at 11:22 am to roadGator
Cosmo,
Yes to helmets. I started wearing them this year after never wearing them because everyone else has them on.
If one of the rednecks plows into you with their helmet you'll want one too. I decided to join the crowd and wear one just in case.
Yes to helmets. I started wearing them this year after never wearing them because everyone else has them on.
If one of the rednecks plows into you with their helmet you'll want one too. I decided to join the crowd and wear one just in case.
Posted on 12/23/15 at 11:23 am to LSUengr
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Steamboat Conditions:
10.50 in Last 24 Hours
22 in 48 Hours
39.75 in 7 days
Hope it continues in January. Will be there for 7 days over Mardi Gras.
Not looking too good. Classic El Nino pattern is about to start setting in. Mid-late January until March is looking to be pretty dry for northern CO as the storm tracks stay further south. New Mexico and far southern CO (Telluride, Wolf Creek, Silverton, Durango, etc) will get hit hard. Taos will be deep in Feb.
At least Steamboat has and is still building a great base.
This post was edited on 12/23/15 at 11:26 am
Posted on 12/23/15 at 11:24 am to roadGator
Ask the next lift operator when they're opening Jupiter. I'm stressing it won't be open in time
Posted on 12/23/15 at 11:35 am to DirtyMikeandtheBoys
Sorry, we are done at Park City and are moving on to Deer Valley since that's where we are staying.
Try the "Epic Mix" app and see if they have better updates than the website.
I would imagine that more and more upper runs will be open after all this snow.
Try the "Epic Mix" app and see if they have better updates than the website.
I would imagine that more and more upper runs will be open after all this snow.
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