**Official Snowboarding & Skiing Thread**

[DrinkNoH2O]

Originally Posted by mr. testaverde

yes you can. skied there today, the day after they got about 4-5" of fresh pow. so my ski season opened with making fresh tracks! . they had about 50% of their terrain open, and i hit up just about all the open areas of the resort. loved it! i really like the skis i rented - rossi twin tips (not sure what exact model). they get the job done pretty well on all parts of the mountain. i'd love to buy a pair of them.

tomorrow is keystone or abasin, not sure. then thursday is breckenridge

Originally Posted by mr. testaverde

well, after 3 days in a row of skiing, i'm officially sore as a mother fucker. i havent skied 3 days in a row in quite some time. add to that the fact that this was my first time skiing this season so some muscles hadnt been used in a while.

but, it was awesome and totally worth it. vail, keystone, and breckenridge. i'm glad i hit up a few different places, so i could get a 'taste' of CO skiing. i want to come back later this winter when the areas have 100% terrain open, but we'll see what happens

That's sick man, I'm so jealous!

When I was on Vail's site the other day I couldn't find a one day pass. I'm going to Denver for work probably Jan 29-Feb 1 for work and will probably board that Friday with work people and that Saturday with my girlfirend's family. I was hoping to ride Copper or Winter Park one day and Vail the other. Good to hear it is possible to get a one day ticket to Vail.

[DrinkNoH2O]

Originally Posted by mbuttercup7

Still waiting for Mt. Hood to open!!! Aghh!! Should have a decent snowfall this weekend...hopefully enough to get it open.

It was open the week before Thanksgiving last year. :sigh:

Originally Posted by mbuttercup7

Year round skiing at Timberline....but I always get a pass to Meadows.

My girlfriend and I just booked a trip to Mt. Hood for Valentine's day weekend (weren't really trying for Valentine's day but it worked out that way, plus I'm killing two birds with one stone!)

Do you definitely recommend Mt. Hood Meadows over Timberline Lodge?

The only thing we haven't booked is the lodging (and obviously the lift tickets). I was thinking we'll stay in Hood River, any recommendations?

[boarderx5423]

Originally Posted by SmoothG

Whistler/Blackhome (sp?)

Blackcomb. TMYK.

Originally Posted by mr. testaverde

well, after 3 days in a row of skiing, i'm officially sore as a mother fucker. i havent skied 3 days in a row in quite some time. add to that the fact that this was my first time skiing this season so some muscles hadnt been used in a while.

but, it was awesome and totally worth it. vail, keystone, and breckenridge. i'm glad i hit up a few different places, so i could get a 'taste' of CO skiing. i want to come back later this winter when the areas have 100% terrain open, but we'll see what happens

How was Breck? I'm actually flying out tomorrow morning and riding there Sunday-Thursday. I'm really pumped.

[mr. testaverde]

Originally Posted by boarderx5423

How was Breck? I'm actually flying out tomorrow morning and riding there Sunday-Thursday. I'm really pumped.

breck was great. as of yesterday only peaks 8 and 9 were open, but it was more than enough, since it totaled like 1000 acres of skiing or some shit like that. it was kinda windy at the top, but overall it was a good day of skiing. i stayed away from the narlier stuff, as my legs had taken a beating from vail and keystone the two days before, but it looks like they have some serious terrain there.

[DrinkNoH2O]

A blizzard is basically rolling through the Sierra Nevadas right now, over 2 feet dumped on Mammoth in the past 24 hours! Going riding this weekend, so fucking pumped!!!! It's been a looooong 8 months waiting

[jenben41]

Originally Posted by boarderx5423

Blackcomb. TMYK.

How was Breck? I'm actually flying out tomorrow morning and riding there Sunday-Thursday. I'm really pumped.

They are supposed to get about 3 feet by tomorrow (in addition to getting dumped on the past few days).

[boarderx5423]

Originally Posted by jenben41

They are supposed to get about 3 feet by tomorrow (in addition to getting dumped on the past few days).

I know! It was beautiful today (albeit freezing), so I took advantage of it. Hiked to the top of the Peak 8 Summit and enjoyed the view for ~10 minutes. Might take the day off tomorrow, but haven't decided yet. It all depends on the amount of snow we get tonight.

[EMcG]

finish up exams on friday and driving up to the mountains for tour nights, 3 days of skiing and copious drinking with about 12 of my friends and girlfriends, unfortunately its only the poconoes

in the process of planning a trip to jackson hole in early 2009

[buzz05232000]

In a few weeks we're going to Vail and Steamboat for an entire week, can't wait, especially Vail, easily the best resort in CO, their bowl pwns everyone's

[dmbfd15]

Snowboarded at Ski Apache in Ruidoso on Thanksgiving Day ...first time on a board since the 4th grade so it's been 8 years but it felt good. Can't wait to go boardin at Taos so I can get some good lessons. Maybe even try to get up to Wolf Creek since it's not too far.

[Terje]

My mates reporting from another ski trip: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=7rFrG2RjdMk

I need to move back home.

[gravedigger07]

I just got back from a 4 day trip at winter park.....the last day was the only powder day. Anyone else get to go ride over break?

[DrinkNoH2O]

I think I'm going to head up to Mammoth this weekend (actually haven't made it up there yet this year)... they just got dumped on.

Anybody else hit the slopes recently? So far this year I've made it to Snow Summit (Big Bear) twice, Mt. Baldy twice, Copper Mtn., Vail, and Mt. Hood. Been a great winter for riding this year.

It's starting to warm up outside, which I guess is fine cause it's almost beach season, but I don't want the snowboarding season to end.

[gravedigger07]

Man, I want to ride soooo bad. It is killing me.

[DrinkNoH2O]

Originally Posted by gravedigger07

Man, I want to ride soooo bad. It is killing me.

I just read the snow report for Mammoth and I literally can't sit still at work right now...

[mr. testaverde]

Originally Posted by DrinkNoH2O

Anybody else hit the slopes recently?

i went to mt. snow in VT for a few days of skiing two weekends ago. we skied friday and saturday - friday was overcast and WINDY, and saturday was a b-e-a-utiful day to be on the slopes.

and although i love my skis, its time for new ones. i've had my fischers for 7 or 8 years now. time to upgrade!

[MikeTheStone]

Originally Posted by DrinkNoH2O

I just read the snow report for Mammoth and I literally can't sit still at work right now...

I'm making a trip on friday...can't fucking wait.

[DrinkNoH2O]

Originally Posted by mr. testaverde

i went to mt. snow in VT for a few days of skiing two weekends ago. we skied friday and saturday - friday was overcast and WINDY, and saturday was a b-e-a-utiful day to be on the slopes.

and although i love my skis, its time for new ones. i've had my fischers for 7 or 8 years now. time to upgrade!

Just a heads up to everyone looking to buy gear, these two sites are fantastic and put up one item at a time ridiculously cheap until it sells out:

Skiing-
http://www.tramdock.com

Snowboarding-
http://www.brociety.com (I know, sounds stupid)

I've bought a ton of shit off there in the past few weeks.

http://www.sierrasnowboard.com has basically anything snowboard related 50% off right now too.

[bbycrei]

With the last batch of snow we had I can't find anyone willing to go to the Poconos to go skiing/boarding

[mr. testaverde]

Originally Posted by DrinkNoH2O

Just a heads up to everyone looking to buy gear, these two sites are fantastic and put up one item at a time ridiculously cheap until it sells out:

Skiing-
http://www.tramdock.com

Snowboarding-
http://www.brociety.com (I know, sounds stupid)

I've bought a ton of shit off there in the past few weeks.

http://www.sierrasnowboard.com has basically anything snowboard related 50% off right now too.

thanks

[nadia]

Originally Posted by DrinkNoH2O

Just a heads up to everyone looking to buy gear, these two sites are fantastic and put up one item at a time ridiculously cheap until it sells out:

Skiing-
http://www.tramdock.com

Snowboarding-
http://www.brociety.com (I know, sounds stupid)

I've bought a ton of shit off there in the past few weeks.

http://www.sierrasnowboard.com has basically anything snowboard related 50% off right now too.

add www.steepandcheap.com to that list

[Terje]

There was a massive snowfall here last week, which not only resulted in perfect skiing conditions, but also two avalanches involving people (a 23 yo girl died in one of them). I'm staying away for a while.

[MikeTheStone]

Originally Posted by Terje

There was a massive snowfall here last week, which not only resulted in perfect skiing conditions, but also two avalanches involving people (a 23 yo girl died in one of them). I'm staying away for a while.

If you ever get caught up in one swim like it's your job...

[DrinkNoH2O]

Anybody else anxiously awaiting the season to start?

I'm starting to plan a trip for February for my whole family to get together for a little ski trip/family reunion. There are 6 adults skiing/boarding and 4 kids (7,8,11, and 12 years old) skiing. What would be the best place to go where we can find a single place for us to all stay together plus have varying difficulty of terrain? And also have a cool town to explore for the other family members who don't ski?

So far we're seriously looking into Park City, UT. Looks really cool. Other options are Vail (fantastic, been there before though and kind of want something new), Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, and Jackson Hole, WY.

Any thoughts/suggestions?

[matthewdaves187]

Do you need a snowboard? I've got one that I'm trying to sell on craigslist check it out if you are interested. Or if one of your pals needs one.

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/spo/1385837916.html

[jenben41]

Originally Posted by DrinkNoH2O

Anybody else anxiously awaiting the season to start?

I'm starting to plan a trip for February for my whole family to get together for a little ski trip/family reunion. There are 6 adults skiing/boarding and 4 kids (7,8,11, and 12 years old) skiing. What would be the best place to go where we can find a single place for us to all stay together plus have varying difficulty of terrain? And also have a cool town to explore for the other family members who don't ski?

So far we're seriously looking into Park City, UT. Looks really cool. Other options are Vail (fantastic, been there before though and kind of want something new), Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, and Jackson Hole, WY.

Any thoughts/suggestions?

Park City, by far. Great conditions and family friendly. CO is great, but all those resorts you listed are so, I dunno... tired.

But we did our first snow today It's going to be a loooong winter.

[Rodey]

I've been planning to get back into skiing for the past two winters, but haven't.

Third years the charm? I hope so.

[geoffc]

Originally Posted by DrinkNoH2O

Anybody else anxiously awaiting the season to start?

I'm starting to plan a trip for February for my whole family to get together for a little ski trip/family reunion. There are 6 adults skiing/boarding and 4 kids (7,8,11, and 12 years old) skiing. What would be the best place to go where we can find a single place for us to all stay together plus have varying difficulty of terrain? And also have a cool town to explore for the other family members who don't ski?

So far we're seriously looking into Park City, UT. Looks really cool. Other options are Vail (fantastic, been there before though and kind of want something new), Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, and Jackson Hole, WY.

Any thoughts/suggestions?

Can't go wrong with Vail/Beaver Creek. I want to check out Jackson, only been there in the summer. Add Steamboat, Telluride and Aspen Highlands to your CO destination list. I'm a fan of Winter Park too. It's gonna be a big snow year.

[gravedigger07]

I am ready to rip it up!!!! Monster snow year out west (gets out ski's and starts waxing)

[DrinkNoH2O]

Originally Posted by jenben41

Park City, by far. Great conditions and family friendly. CO is great, but all those resorts you listed are so, I dunno... tired.

But we did our first snow today It's going to be a loooong winter.

I ended up booking Park City for February, just looked too good to pass up. My whole family (15 of us now) is staying in a big house right off Main St., should be a blast. We can walk to the chairlifts that are on Main St. and go right up to the resort.

I actually ran across a great sale on gear today, and ended up buying a new board. SierraSnowboard.com still has all of their 09 gear at 50% off, but they completely replenished their stock so they have basically every model in every size again. Look soon because it's going fast.

I just picked up a T6 in a 164w for half price!!!
http://www.sierrasnowboard.com/Burton-T6-Snowboards.asp