Colorado 2018-2019 T.I.T.S (Tuesdays In The Snow)

Ron · Jan 21, 2019

sure thats great for gliding. we can discuss next time we ski.

Ken_R · Jan 21, 2019

This next storm is forecasted to have a lot of moisture and somewhat warmish temps so snow is most likely going to be again pretty heavy at lower elevations. Above 11k it should be pretty awesome.

Ron · Jan 21, 2019

We're looking good for this storm and Wednesday's too. this is the forecast at 9,500

And, there's this

From NOAA- Cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little
as 30 minutes.

Ken_R · Jan 21, 2019

Ron said:
We're looking good for this storm and Wednesday's too. this is the forecast at 9,500

And, there's this

From NOAA- Cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little
as 30 minutes.

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Ok so wetter snow at first then light... sweet

Ron · Jan 21, 2019

Ken_R said:
Ok so wetter snow at first then light... sweet

not so much. On the mountain, the high for the day was at 10AM, 25.8*, its now (Noon) 19.9 and falling. Winds are wailing up there, with a 39mph gust and 18mph avg. Here in town, its 28* and dead calm.

Here's what I use for the mountain temps and winds.
https://wrcc.dri.edu/weather/strm.html

Drahtguy Kevin · Jan 21, 2019

Ron said:
my Phat skis are now 96 underfoot with more focus on the profile and flex. I am selling my Faction ct 3.0's. I just dont like anything that wide anymore.

I concur on the profile and flex being crucial to pow pow performance. I’ve been riding my 90mm skis the past couple of years in deeper snow and having a blast.

I still reach for the 100Eights in low angle and dicey conditions when I don’t want to be in the snow as deep.

jmeb · Jan 21, 2019

I've got some 94mm underfoot Praxis that ski pow up to a foot deep beautifully -- partially because of their shape, and partially because of their soft flex.

But because of those same things, they aren't skis that are much fun to ski inbounds except in soft bumps.

Ron · Jan 21, 2019

we're getting off topic but there's a new design of ski that you will be seeing shortly (2020) with softer tips, stiffer underfoot and moderate tails that perform extremely well. They are torsionally stiff but not beastly tip to tail with even progressive flex patterns, that overly soft ski with floppy , hinged rocker is dead.

Ron · Jan 22, 2019

OK, who's skiing aspen or the Beav? Look they won the chicken dinner. We, on the other hand are eating skunk this AM with 3" reported and its -1* with 10mph winds. Hmm, I'll be having another cup of coffee now.... Cheers to those who will be surfing this AM.

MountainMonster · Jan 22, 2019

Getting my T.I.T.S. at a freshly reloaded mammoth the morning

nay · Jan 22, 2019

Cold AF T.I.T.S with a perfect cream layer.

Ken_R · Jan 22, 2019

nay said:
Cold AF T.I.T.S with a perfect cream layer.

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I saw the lot was still only half full or less at 9am

That never happens

I though about it, then went back to sleep... :huh:

Ken_R · Jan 22, 2019

Ron said:
OK, who's skiing aspen or the Beav? Look they won the chicken dinner. We, on the other hand are eating skunk this AM with 3" reported and its -1* with 10mph winds. Hmm, I'll be having another cup of coffee now.... Cheers to those who will be surfing this AM.

the Beav was skiing great even before this storm so today it should be awesome

nay · Jan 22, 2019

Ken_R said:
I saw the lot was still only half full or less at 9am That never happens

I though about it, then went back to sleep...

Monument was a blizzard war zone leaving. Zero vis at times and cars littered off the road. Fine once past Castle Rock all the way here.

Nobody on the mountain. Waiting for 9 to open, guessing it is closed for temps? This cream over a smooth layer would be awfully nice up there.

T.I.T.S. date wth schools closed at home.

nay · Jan 22, 2019

A tiny bit of work delivered these goods in the afternoon.

MattSmith · Jan 22, 2019

A cold T.I.T.S. at Jay Peak today. ...at least they ran a few lifts. Hopeful for the Flyer and Tram tomorrow.

Tricia · Jan 30, 2019

@Philpug and I skied Copper with @DCagle
On the way to Copper from Edwards, the temperature kept dropping, dropping dropping.

We bundled up and headed out, to find some really good snow in Resolution bowl.
Thanks @DCagle for showing us some of your favorite spots.

Ron · Jan 30, 2019

Wow, looks like snow is holding well at Copper. I am still recovering from a powder overdose

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Bill Talbot · Feb 5, 2019

What a nice T.i.T.S. day it was today (New England Chapter). After the last 4-5 days of bitter cold I had a 40+ degree day with a full sunshine afternoon. Snow softened up nicely but did not get sticky!!! If you squinted just right you'd a sworn it was late March skiing. So nice I didn't want it to end... well that and freezing rain is next up on our forecast wheel. :doh: