Taos Mini-Gathering - 2019

[Philpug]

Glad you guys had a great trip..dang work kept us away.


With Lynn Weiland AKA Banana Pants from Hot Dog:The Movie

Test team at Copper @Ron @FairToMiddlin @Drahtguy Kevin @Doug Briggs @dean_spirito @SkiNurse @SBrown @Tricia @UGASkiDawg

@Philpug @Ron @Doug Briggs TJ Larson from Liberty Skis

@Andy Mink at the WC in Deer Valley

Andy inbetween events

Working my way from one venue to the next.

So, while all of you were having fun, we were working.

 

[Ron]

Awesomeness but don't be fooled folks, both @Philpug and @Tricia actually work mega hours.

 

[KingGrump]

What's your screen name again?

 

[Unpiste]

 

[mdf]

Slow start this morning. Packing to come home should be easy. . Open the suitcase and put EVERYTHING in it. Still takes a long time. Did an Al's in hopes it would wake up my legs. Legs still feel heavy.

 

[Brock Tice]

Made it to the top with @Near Nyquist and @Unpiste !

 

[Tony S]

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They opened Kachina? Report requested!

 

[Brock Tice]

They opened Kachina? Report requested!

It's a mix of nice powder and shitty wind slab.

 

[mdf]

Peggy and Weegie with @KingGrump in Ruby Gully. Moving up in the bumps!

 

[Brock Tice]

Sorry I had to take off earlier, I was expecting to rendezvous with y'all at 7 or 4 but then I realized it was about time to pick up the kids from ski school. I'll be back in the morning.

 

[mdf]

Slow start this morning. Packing to come home should be easy. . Open the suitcase and put EVERYTHING in it. Still takes a long time. Did an Al's in hopes it would wake up my legs. Legs still feel heavy.

After lunch we did What 3. That woke me up!

 

[KingGrump]

After lunch we did What 3. That woke me up!

What3 will either wake you up or put you to sleep permanently.

 

[Brock Tice]

What3 will either wake you up or put you o sleep permanently.

It sure sobered me up quickly. Shouldn't have had that second beer at lunch!

 

[Tony S]

After lunch we did What 3. That woke me up!

Sorry to have missed that! Have to go back.

 

[Unpiste]

What is growing out of the top of Ave's head?

Hmm… missed that. Here’s a better one of @aveski .

 

[Unpiste]

A few more from Kachina:


Top of the lift (which wasn’t running today).


@Brock Tice and @Near Nyquist at the top of the lift.


Lift / ski patrol house.

 

[Rainbow Jenny]

A few more from Kachina:
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@Brock Tice and @Near Nyquist at the top of the lift.

Rocks look unfriendly, reminds me of HCM trail at Snowbird. @Near Nyquist knows I would have made the hike (like a snail) if it were there... and why is he in snow blades?

 

[KingGrump]

Rocks look unfriendly,

You don't ski the rocks.

 

[Jimski]

I got home yesterday evening. Back to sea level, but still high from the awesome week! This was my first time at Taos and my first gathering -- suffice it to say, I'm ready to sign up for next year. Thanks to all who made this happen. Special shout-outs to:

• dbostedo and King Grump for organizing the gathering
• dbostedo for keeping track of me during the week
• Mamie for her survival tips (her last words to me on Friday were: "DO NOT follow them!")
• Tony S, PJ (Cantunamunch), and King Grump for spending time skiing with me one-on-one and giving me good tips
• the rest of the Pugskiers, for being welcoming and friendly to a new old guy.

Thanks again -- hope to see you all on the slopes in the future!

 

[KingGrump]

Kachina lift open today. Skied Hunziker main couple times with the posse in the afternoon.