T.I.T.S. (Tuesdays In The Snow)

[coskigirl]

He DID! I felt the tongue part was a little awkward but he said you said to

 

[Ken_R]

Taos is another four-letter word that starts with T.

Last-minute trip started out with a couple West Basin runs (Stauffenberg and Zdarsky) and then a fortuitous hike to Kachina, the last day before the lift opened. The snow was fabulous. The views were fabulous. Had a long lunch at the Bavarian and lapped the trees of Lift 2 all afternoon before the final run down Al's at 4 pm on the nose.

And because we knew Kachina lift was going to open the next day, we got there early and had a bunch more spectacular runs all morning. Anywhere from about 8 to 16 in. of dry snow -- but oh yeah, lots of rocks. I got a pretty bad core shot next to an edge on Tuesday, so I had it repaired, and proceeded to ruin my spectacular tune instantly. But it was worth it.

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Looks Awesome!

Was the coverage low everywhere or just on Kachina?

 

[James]

Taos is another four-letter word that starts with T.

Last-minute trip started out with a couple West Basin runs (Stauffenberg and Zdarsky) and then a fortuitous hike to Kachina, the last day before the lift opened. The snow was fabulous. The views were fabulous. Had a long lunch at the Bavarian and lapped the trees of Lift 2 all afternoon before the final run down Al's at 4 pm on the nose.

And because we knew Kachina lift was going to open the next day, we got there early and had a bunch more spectacular runs all morning. Anywhere from about 8 to 16 in. of dry snow -- but oh yeah, lots of rocks. I got a pretty bad core shot next to an edge on Tuesday, so I had it repaired, and proceeded to ruin my spectacular tune instantly. But it was worth it.

That must be nice to still be able to hike up there and ski it before it's just another mogul zone.

Are they rebuilding the base area?

 

[SBrown]

Looks Awesome!

Was the coverage low everywhere or just on Kachina?

I think it was a 73" base ... coverage is pretty good most places, but it's Taos. Snow was wonderful. The high traverses and the tops of chutes were a little bony. Part of it is that it's a place I don't ski often, so I'm not quite sure; the other part is that we were skiing stuff that hadn't been skied all year. Most of the rocks are probably visible today.

 

[SBrown]

That must be nice to still be able to hike up there and ski it before it's just another mogul zone.

Are they rebuilding the base area?

COnstruction was way down from when we were there last season.

And yes, we took great advantage of skiing as much of Kachina as we could before it's moguled up. Really wonderful stuff. I hadn't been before last season, in late Feb/early March, I think? And it was very bumpy.

Also, Stauffy doesn't seem nearly as steep when there is 10 in. of fluff in it.

 

[Jerez]

Was in Taos yesterday. Didn't ski though. Friend getting boot work done and I was getting my new skis looked at (see binding saga thread)

They rebuilt the base so that now you don't have to trudge up the stairs. It looks more like a resort base area with deck chairs and such. You come in at lift level, which is really nice. Toured the new hotel. very fancy schmancy. The restaurant/bar looks like it will be nice.

Did not discern a big difference in the overall culture. lefties, staff, parking folks etc. were all in good cheer. Ski Patrol said Katchina is still rocky, and will be till mid Feb. before they advise charging down it unless you know it like the back of your hand. I still think the base is exaggerated. But new snow coming in this weekend.

One great sadness: I tried to get a condolence fudge for my DH who stayed home with the roof flood, but Chocolate Extreme is out of business. (they used to be downstairs but since that space is now only locker rooms and service area, they were unable to stay and apparently did not like the deal they were offered to move)

Oh, and the lift ticket prices... OUCH!

 

[SBrown]

Was in Taos yesterday. Didn't ski though. Friend getting boot work done and I was getting my new skis looked at (see binding saga thread)

They rebuilt the base so that now you don't have to trudge up the stairs. It looks more like a resort base area with deck chairs and such. You come in at lift level, which is really nice. Toured the new hotel. very fancy schmancy. The restaurant/bar looks like it will be nice.

Did not discern a big difference in the overall culture. lefties, staff, parking folks etc. were all in good cheer. Ski Patrol said Katchina is still rocky, and will be till mid Feb. before they advise charging down it unless you know it like the back of your hand. I still think the base is exaggerated. But new snow coming in this weekend.

One great sadness: I tried to get a condolence fudge for my DH who stayed home with the roof flood, but Chocolate Extreme is out of business. (they used to be downstairs but since that space is now only locker rooms and service area, they were unable to stay and apparently did not like the deal they were offered to move)

Oh, and the lift ticket prices... OUCH!

THat's a good description.

 

[nay]

T.I.T.S. delivers. I'm breaking in my new Zipfits, or they are breaking me in?

 

[SBrown]

I didn't realize the title referred to the actual snow depth, but this year ...

 

[Mothertucker]

 

[Uncle-A]

Hunter Mt. again today with guys I went to school with, so that means a bunch of old men on the mountain. I posted about the conditions under the NE conditions thread so I just wanted talk about something else. Days that everything is firing on all cylinders and days when not feeling like the mechanics are working. So what is it when you are on the same skis and in the same boots as just a few days earlier and things just do not feel "RIGHT". It may also change in the middle of the day, the morning may be great and after lunch nothing seems to work or the other way around, the morning does not work and in the afternoon you are feeling the flow of the trails. That is what happened to me today. So Pug skiers what do you think or have you not had this type of day?

 

[Bill Talbot]

Hunter Mt. again today with guys I went to school with, so that means a bunch of old men on the mountain. I posted about the conditions under the NE conditions thread so I just wanted talk about something else. Days that everything is firing on all cylinders and days when not feeling like the mechanics are working. So what is it when you are on the same skis and in the same boots as just a few days earlier and things just do not feel "RIGHT". It may also change in the middle of the day, the morning may be great and after lunch nothing seems to work or the other way around, the morning does not work and in the afternoon you are feeling the flow of the trails. That is what happened to me today. So Pug skiers what do you think or have you not had this type of day?

Honestly no, never have had that happen. Sure it wasn't just a snow change? That can easily happen a few times in a full day of skiing. Three times today for me... started with about 3 inches of medium density fresh over consolidated base, then got all cut up and blended with sweet piles forming. then later in the day it firmed up and scraped off a bit in sections with grippy almost hero snow down the extreme edges.
Great FUN!!!

 

[Tricia]

T-I-T-S Testers

 

[Jack skis]

Wait a minute, is that Phil with two different colored boots? What's the story on that? I've been known to wear two different shoes but I'm really old and that kinda stuff is to be expected.

 

[Tricia]

@Jack skis Yes.
The Lange is his, the Atomic is a test boot. That is done quite often to do a comparison of boots.
If you look closely under my leg, you'll see that I'm wearing two different boots as well.

 

[Bill Talbot]

T-I-T-S Testers

Where's the rest of the women? And where's the token toque wearing tester?
I call bias...

 

[Tricia]

One of our women had to bow out at the last minute and one will be testing with us in Snowbasin next week. As for the toque .... this is a shot for Pret Helmets

 

[Bill Talbot]

Looks like we may have a pretty nice T.i.T.S. day in New England tomorrow
(it's a low bar here )

Skis chosen for this trip...
Optimistic? Perhaps
Hopeful? DEFINITLY

 

[Drahtguy Kevin]

Our T.I.T.S. forecast is shaping up nicely as well.

 

[Bill Talbot]

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Our T.I.T.S. forecast is shaping up nicely as well.

Wind gusts 50-60 mph

no wonder all the snow winds up in the trees!