Population growth and growing popularity of off-piste skiing. And better pow skis. And web sites like this. And MCP for Snowbasin.
Even though I’ve always been an EC’er, I had dozens of trips to SLC in the early-Mid aughts. It’s a lot more crowded everywhere on pow days. I remember when Solitude was aptly named and Pow Mow was undiscovered. Lesser so Snowbasin. But news travels fast. And the facilities at SB were bound to be discovered.
Nowadays, there are a lot more locals skiing hard until 11 and then leaving for work. SLC and Ogden and Eden/Huntsville and the rest of the valley have a lot more people.
A lot more people know of the ‘off the beaten track’ areas.
As a vacationer, I rely on this: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Predator_satiation
Good snow years/storm cycles where people can only take off so many days. Or best, sneaky late afternoon snow which piles up and the powder locusts wait until the next day.
Utah 2018-19 Utah Weather and Stoke
Discussion in 'General Resort Discussion' started by blackke17, Oct 5, 2018.
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JohnL Skied Past The Most Interesting Man in the World. Team Gathermeister
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MCP does it for me, had not skied at SB for many years - had an early drop-off at SLC and with LCC closed for control work, decided to keep driving N and use a day. Was on about the 4/5 Gondi - good day for sure.
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Solitude was pretty nice today, much quieter than it has been lately. UPD was stationed at the bottom of the canyon and was stopping vehicles to check for tires and 4wd. He stopped me and started asking if I had X drive, I turned the wheel and showed him the snows and he waved me on.
No road parking today at Solitude, the lot was close to full but never spilled out. My rope drop skills have been hit and miss lately, today I was on point. We spun a couple laps on Eagle and Powderhorn to start the day and then went up Apex to check on the Summit. A small line-up had formed, we joined the line and it wasn’t too long before they started loading. I had a pass at Solitude for 12 seasons and have a pretty firm grasp of the terrain. Hit up my usual corner of the Headwall and then to Ortovox and had some great turns. We hit up Scree Slope a couple times and then waited up top for Honeycomb. It wasn’t long before patrol came out and opened the West facing side of the canyon. Most (98%) of the folks hit the gut punch gate, I was about 10 people back on the sidestep up the ridge. Went out to my favorite spot and made high speed turns in deep pow.
Looking down Ortovox.
Scree Slope goodness.
Scenic from the top of Eagle.
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One might ask why the Canyons side seems to be non-operational on a regular basis. The answer you’ll get is: wind. I’ll point out that when Talisker operated the Canyons it didn’t seem necessary to close the resort at the hint of a zephyr. Of course they couldn’t afford to do so! -
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Update #2:
Less fantasy, more reality from the UAC...
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And yes, I'll be sitting out until Friday. This weekend promises to be a sh*tshow with a holiday and fresh powder. Lucky me, I am in the Divas and get first ups on Saturday morning, so we'll see where we can go for an hour. Last weekend, avy control kept us on the "Safe routes" meaning, Sweet Revenge. Hopefully this week we can at least hit some Pork Barrel/119 action, or Beaver Slide--something off-piste ahead of the hordes. -
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Only 7 of 21 lifts operating at DV today due to high winds
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Where on Long Island are you? I grew up in Farmingdale and lived in Huntington before I moved to NC. -
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I love it when a plan works out. Fluctuating temperatures in the morning began to drop around 12:30 PM. Pulled into the parking lot around 1 PM and it was Nuking!
Howling winds but JP made it till about 3:15 before closing. About the windiest I had ever ridden that chair as it seemed the 55 mph gusts were coming from all different directions. Skiing just got better and better as the wind & high rate of snowfall kept refilling.
We will see what tomorrow brings as temperatures are forecast to rise.Last edited: Feb 13, 2019 -
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Im off Friday and want some peace and quiet which leaves lcc out clearly. I think Im gonna drive up north and check out beaver mtn for the day as I love lowkey mom and pop areas.
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Will be in Park City in about two weeks...never been before and will not have a rental. Staying near base of Canyons. What are some must-hit bars/restaurants/places at night? Will be uber'ing everywhere. Need to fill up 4 nights.
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blackke17 I'd rather be at Alta Skier
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