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    SLC, 2/8-2/11/2014 (Solitude, Snow Basin, Powder Mountain)

    I had the same issue that you did on 2/8 - however, I intended to go to PowMow on 2/9 only to find it closed due to the road avalanche. Ended up using the voucher at Snowbasin... 2/9 Snowbasin - Started out on John Paul Lift - snow was definitely rain affected. There were some decent...
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    Alta/Bird 2/11/13

    that hike is a good little workout...... however.....regarding the base....i'm still eagerly awaiting devil's castle to open.....have never skied that area ....they have only had a partial opening of that area a few weeks ago ....
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    Alta/Bird 2/11/13

    Started out at Gad 2 with the hopes that Tiger Tail would be open. The lines out west were bombed heavily but there was no sign of the upper gate opening. The lower gate was open the previous day and fairly tracked. Headed back to Mineral to get back to Alta....fairly heavy mashed potato...
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    Alta/ Bird 2/10/13

    yeah ......saw that at 5:10 am when i checked the report before heading up........ btw......do you ski?
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    Alta/ Bird 2/10/13

    some pics
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    Alta/ Bird 2/10/13

    Went to Alta hoping that Backside and Catherines would open. No such luck. Started out on Collins lift with an average 5 minute wait most of the morning. Did the normal rounds: High - T frontside (Greeley) and through piss pass ......all decent lines , not as good as Friday, but...
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    Will Snowbasin be decent on Sat.?

    .........considering yesterday I had arguably more face shots in one day and more vertical in completely untracked than I have had the entire winter........I'd say the weekend ended up fairly well........ Looking forward to Monday/Tuesday \:D/ ......................
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    Will Snowbasin be decent on Sat.?

    epic fail today.....................purgatory ............ went to PowMow -- was going into Eden grocery store to buy discounted tickets.........bus driver @ PowMow stated that the resort was closed....super bummed... went over to Snowbasin -- RED SNAKE -- lot E by 830 am .......bumper to...
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    Will Snowbasin be decent on Sat.?

    Hit up PowMow today - great lines all day long. Solid 12 inches+ in many spots. No shortage of face shots. By afternoon, multiple lifts were on wind hold. Will be interesting to see what happens tomorrow.......Road coming down was treacherous........
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    Alta, UT, Feb. 4, 2014

    Sorry I missed you Tony -- would have liked to have skied with you this day ..........looked for you at the opening bell @ Collins at 915 but did not see your jacket........ended up riding w/ the other Amy up Wildcat for a few runs, then solo for most of the day, then eventually running into Bob...
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    Alta, UT 2/5/2014

    2-4 ft? :drool:
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    Heading to UT tomorrow, anyone skiing Th/F?

    https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/944248 $24 a night..i stayed here for 4 nights and lived to tell about it.......
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    The APP Invades Deer Valley, UT 1/26/14

    this wasnt an easy shot to take....she was FLYING down the hill!
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    The APP Invades Deer Valley, UT 1/26/14

    Sunday's session reminded me of skiing in Southern California: hard pack, firm...a bit icy and slippery in many spots (hasnt snowed in 2 weeks) ...however, the one difference: the clientele............. DV is quite the scene......my first time skiing there. it's impressive. lots of well...
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    Alta, UT 1/10/2014

    Snowbird was rough today as well. I don't think there is much to add to Admin's post....... Painfully slow getting up the canyon (were chains REALLY needed???) Went up Gadzoom -- with Peruvian , the Tram, and Little Cloud closed, everyone was hitting up Gadzoom. It was .......painful...
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    Snowbird 1/8/2014

    WWAD (What would Admin Do)? Sick day......... #quityourjob #skibum #midweekpowder #faceshots #refills #steepndeep #gobigorgohome Got up to Gadzoom parking lot around 935 (yes......sipping on coffee...laggin!) Nobody was coming up the hill..........beautiful. Took Gadzoom up to Little...
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    Jim Steenburgh Analysis of Salt Lake Inversions

    as an engineer, i'm down with statistics....... tony do you have any statistical analysis on hepa filtration masks?? obviously looking for something that filters out PM2.5 and greater..........
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    Alta/Snowbird, UT 1/5/2014

    I think the consensus today was.........it was cold! Started out around 945.....went up Gadzoom to Little Cloud ......the groomers were stiff and firm (the air has just sucked the moisture out) ......but nevertheless its always best in the morning on the groomers. Went over to Mineral...
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    Snow Summit, Dec. 18, 2013

    it really sucks.......and i grew up in Corona, CA!!!
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