The Big Mountain Unofficial Ski Report
Nov. 18 (Monday)
Temperature: 20 Something
Base: Enough
Summit: More than enough
New Snow: Big flakes and lots of em'
Now for the real report....hiking....is it worth the trip? Darn Toot 'in! (Spoken in the familiar Norwegian slang made popular by the movie Fargo) Today was filled with consistent snow (except when you get too close to the snow guns) and good coverage. The turns came back into place on Big Face with no rocks hitting the bases, poles, arms, etc... Today was a reminder that for the deep, you need the steep. Kicking the skis to the next carve was pure pleasure, which combined with other fluid moments, produced a big *%$# eating grin.
So here is the scoop. Permission has been granted to The Big Mtn. to open chair 7 on the backside this weekend. However, I have no idea what the plans are for skiing the front side. Tall weeds and small firs are still poking out, but as stated before, there were no scrapes to the skis.
Now for a short personal interlude. Have you ever thought the people we are most grateful for we seldom, if never see. For example, the early risers that blaze the upward trial. We have all had to stomp through thigh high snow, and we have also felt the same relief from established footprints. I therefore toast my favorite 12 oz. beverage in the direction of the morning person.
Have a good one....Jeff
Overheard Quotes, Reactions, and Bumper Stickers
Two gentlemen were debating whether to buy a lift ticket for a days skiing in what can only be explained as marginal weather. One decided to ask a group of snowboarders if it was in fact a good day to ski. The reply was a simple, "jeez sir, have you ever had a bad day skiing?". (The Big Mtn.)
This is good snow, eh. (Fernie, B.C.)
These moguls are soft, eh. (Lake Louise, Alberta)
Mean People Suck (Suburu Wagon)
I'd rather die from an avalanche then a f%#*ing mogul! (Top of Bridgier Bowl)
PHISHISGRUEVEN (Toyota Truck)
Hey, put your tongue on that. (Chair 7, Big Mtn.)
Visualize Whirled Peas (Volkswagon)
"Effective immediatley, all employees must park in the Spruce lot by the Outpost Bldg. Any employees not driving to work do not have to park in the Spruce Lot." .....huh? (Big Mtn. Employee News Letter)
The powder panic is the fear that someone else will get to your untracked powder before you do. (Adele's closing Email remarks)
Just because I slept with you, doesn't mean I have to ski with you. (T-shirt my sister gave me for X-mas)
What do you do since you get to ski every day? (Rick at Sportsman Ski Haus)
Life's not a beach, it's a MOUNTAIN. (Ford Ranger)
A bad day skiing is better then a good day at work. (unknown)
It is getting tricky to convince yourself that you are a good skier amidst all of the wind drifts. One false move and you are on your proverbial keister. (Betsy Brunton at http://www.steamboat-ski.com:80/SkiConditions.html)
What's the difference between a snowboard and a vaccuum? How you attach the dirtbag. (T-shirt on an unknown soul who was carring a sweet Libtech)
I'd like a Face Shot followed by a Corduroy Chaser. (Me)
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moderately tame,
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...is this becoming a pain?