I failed to update my slopesquad until today and realized that I, ironically, skied day 89 via route 89
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18-19 Season - How many days so far?
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It looks like my season finishes at 122 days. There was a 45 day "break" in there from midMarch to early May. Otherwise I would have bested my personal best of 153. Summer is finally here in Tahoe and now I just want to ride bikes and play in the water.
Next year I hope to remain injury free and do better. Skiing is fun, either way.
Next year I hope to remain injury free and do better. Skiing is fun, either way.
Finished out the season today at the Mammoth closer, ended up with 72 days. Not bad considering I was out, non-injury, from mid-January through mid-March.
123 days. I had never skied more than 35 days prior to “last season”
Painful to admit it was over and slow to post
I had the mountain to myself is what I’ll remember for my final day
The last day for the season was August 3. Heat (80s), fun the night before, not as fit as I should be, and the altitude had me dizzy then disoriented and I continued up. Add a little storm and I was in trouble. The link below was taken at 8600’ and luckily it was mellow for me at 10’500’ compared to the video.
It was really my last day hiking with my skis and boots on my back as bad decisions added up and I turned and walked down. Skiing Main Chute would have been a much safer option down but I should have turned back sooner and not been alone. I started at 1230pm, was on the mountain getting pounded with hail at 5pm, and got back to the car at 830pm
Calling mrsjmills before I headed down meant she drove to Alta to get me. I was happy to see her hiking up as I was limping down. The bad knee that became both knees walking down and me not feeling that great meant being “reminded” of being dumb wasn’t so bad since she was correct.
Having to pick my car up the next day I may have asked about taking my skis.
I took the QSTs in for a base grind a few days later and sent a text saying the season was finished and she was surprised I admitted it
So close and I walked
Painful to admit it was over and slow to post
I had the mountain to myself is what I’ll remember for my final day
The last day for the season was August 3. Heat (80s), fun the night before, not as fit as I should be, and the altitude had me dizzy then disoriented and I continued up. Add a little storm and I was in trouble. The link below was taken at 8600’ and luckily it was mellow for me at 10’500’ compared to the video.
It was really my last day hiking with my skis and boots on my back as bad decisions added up and I turned and walked down. Skiing Main Chute would have been a much safer option down but I should have turned back sooner and not been alone. I started at 1230pm, was on the mountain getting pounded with hail at 5pm, and got back to the car at 830pm
Calling mrsjmills before I headed down meant she drove to Alta to get me. I was happy to see her hiking up as I was limping down. The bad knee that became both knees walking down and me not feeling that great meant being “reminded” of being dumb wasn’t so bad since she was correct.
Having to pick my car up the next day I may have asked about taking my skis.
I took the QSTs in for a base grind a few days later and sent a text saying the season was finished and she was surprised I admitted it
So close and I walked
Finished the season with 60 days, on Thursday August 29.
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Wow! Where are you in the photo?
I think that's him in the lower front center.
Good one PJ. The 2018-19 Ikon pass was honored there so I guess it is still this season. Just in case anyone was wondering, Ikon has ruined Valle Nevado as well as Abasin.
New season, anyone?
(I ended up with 109 on the 4th of July.)
I sure hope Ikon hasn't ruined A Basin, and instead just sorta helped cut in half the number of A Bay skiers for this coming season, for the good of many.
This is by no means an endorsement of that larger corporation/org., so far, near as I can tell.
(I ended up with 109 on the 4th of July.)
I sure hope Ikon hasn't ruined A Basin, and instead just sorta helped cut in half the number of A Bay skiers for this coming season, for the good of many.
This is by no means an endorsement of that larger corporation/org., so far, near as I can tell.
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I started a "how many days 19-20" thread. Since most of us will be (or already have been) skiing on new snow it's time!New season, anyone?
(I ended up with 109 on the 4th of July.)
I sure hope Ikon hasn't ruined A Basin, and instead just sorta helped cut in half the number of A Bay skiers for this coming season, for the good of many.
This is by no means an endorsement of that larger corporation/org., so far, near as I can tell.
By September, I had 79 days before the "new" season started.New season, anyone?
(I ended up with 109 on the 4th of July.)
I sure hope Ikon hasn't ruined A Basin, and instead just sorta helped cut in half the number of A Bay skiers for this coming season, for the good of many.
This is by no means an endorsement of that larger corporation/org., so far, near as I can tell.
I am really enjoying the vibe at Abasin. Not just the obvious fewer people, but also all the employees seem to be genuinely happier.
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