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That's quite enough, young man -- I'm calling in Jspin for expert analysis!

Exemplifying the close connection between farms and skiing in upstate NY, you can see Bobcat's ridgeline in the right corner of my 2004 photo. A second sign was still there when I drove past in 2013 but no idea if it still stands.

Sunday pix from Jay's Instagram, still looking nice. They're now claiming 236 inches. Will be interesting to see how much damage Friday's unpleasant forecast will do.

In addition to the in-action pix, I love the quiet wintry atmosphere in this one -- Harv usually takes an "approach shot" like this near the ski area. I drove through the exact still life recently along the NY/PA state line (but it could be anywhere in the rural northeast or Quebec).

Even if the strike hadn't taken place, how much of the mountain could they have opened with the poor snowfall to date? Whenever I speak with my brother in Denver, he says that it's 70+ degrees (and that gas costs $1.59!).

Nice pix. Where does Plattekill have their YTD snow? Couldn't find it on their snow report page. Looks like a Pineapple Express for next weekend.

You've scrolled past Jason's fondness for hot takes, especially weather-related. He lives for 'em!

Only 500 verts, however, I bet that no one was making molehill jokes that day: https://nyskiblog.com/cazenovia-hitting-the-club/

During my tour of duty there 40 years ago, Boulder had already developed into a satire-ready enclave of (as someone at a party described it) "capitalism with a performative conscience and a detailed spreadsheet." I may have mentioned how French grad students at CU used to refer to the town as...

Fraser puts it bluntly: "It hasn’t snowed properly in many parts of the Alps for nearly 6 weeks!"

While state funding can't change Belleayre's topography, it's amazing how much has evolved there in the past dozen years, specifically snowmaking and the (to me, ridiculous) gondola. Both have completely transformed perceptions of the ski area.

That along with the potential culprit shown in this promotional video for the nightclub (there are also clips showing the fire from inside the space that I won't post here). Given how they advertised these sparkler champagne bottles in a place with a low wooden ceiling and one exit, one wonders...

:icon-eek: https://nypost.com/2026/01/01/world-news/new-years-swiss-ski-resort-fire-that-killed-40-likely-cause-revealed/

Good thing that we won't be there until the first week of March.

Same as what I use for fun. AI as a Rorschach test for Tony. :eusa-think:

Devil's Backbone claims more hikers: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/30/hikers-dead-southern-california-mount-baldy

In one sentence: J.Spin feels that you should cease and desist questioning Jay Peak's snow reports from five hours away. :icon-lol:

EMSC chose a good CO season to go on the DL.:eusa-clap:

It's always good to have potential bailout strategies for wherever you go. Still, panicking five weeks in advance feels a bit premature considering all of the options from Zurich.

Telluride’s plight is publicly recognised by The Gray Lady. :eusa-whistle: