Blame...credit...it's a fine line
It’s really the same thing just a different perspective.
Blame...credit...it's a fine line
@FrozenDessert / Dan, for a first post, I must say, your subject matter is awesomeThanks for a fun morning of skiing with the Canadian Contingent!It's Dan (Poolskier's Friend).
Was skiing w/ Jim this morning. Here are some shots I took
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For those still up at BS and flying out later today and tomorrow, the roads in Bozeman are shit right now - leave yourself plenty of time to make your flight
After investigating yesterday, I was able to get into the Big Couloir today with @mdf.
Tram unloading…
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I should have taken a picture, but first you have to go over the hill behind the tram to a small building called the “penalty box” to sign up. Lots of stickers on the door, now including PugSki. (Mad River Glen also represented, naturally, among others.) It’s relatively easy to get in to the North Summit Snowfields area, since groups leave, I believe, every 10 minutes with up to 6. The Big Couloir is limited to one pair every 15 minutes. You do get an assigned time, but must take the next available slot. Expect to wait for about an hour (so there isn’t really time for a run while waiting unless the tram line is short).
Plenty of time to see the views while waiting:
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Finally, it’s time!
Contemplating at the entrance…
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Additional contemplation after meeting up at the bend…
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And… done!
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The snow was a combination of moderately skied wind buff, powder pockets, and a very nice pile of soft stuff at the bottom. The run was a bit tricky due to visibility, but I would love to have had the chance to make a second run with a little more speed, knowing what the conditions were. Definitely worth the wait!
So stoked that you guys did it.After investigating yesterday, I was able to get into the Big Couloir today with @mdf.
Tram unloading…
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I should have taken a picture, but first you have to go over the hill behind the tram to a small building called the “penalty box” to sign up. Lots of stickers on the door, now including PugSki. (Mad River Glen also represented, naturally, among others.) It’s relatively easy to get in to the North Summit Snowfields area, since groups leave, I believe, every 10 minutes with up to 6. The Big Couloir is limited to one pair every 15 minutes. You do get an assigned time, but must take the next available slot. Expect to wait for about an hour (so there isn’t really time for a run while waiting unless the tram line is short).
Plenty of time to see the views while waiting:
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Finally, it’s time!
Contemplating at the entrance…
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Additional contemplation after meeting up at the bend…
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And… done!
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The snow was a combination of moderately skied wind buff, powder pockets, and a very nice pile of soft stuff at the bottom. The run was a bit tricky due to visibility, but I would love to have had the chance to make a second run with a little more speed, knowing what the conditions were. Definitely worth the wait!
I can see the hill better in Unpiste's pictures than I could in real time! Maybe I should have taken a picture and looked at that!
I wish you'd have said something. We skied today and are leaving for Tahoe in the morning.Thank you all for leaving some snow behind. Here at BS with family one tick after the gathering - either good or bad timing for this introvert. But had a GREAT run down Marx today and leftover snow is still in very good condition. You guys really got the best.
+@mdf might be the first person this century to go down "The Big" in rear entry boots. Let that sink in.